Water Temperature of the Knife River in Stanton, ND

Current Water Temperature

42.6°F

Measurement Time: Thursday, November 6, 2025, 6:45 AM CST

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Local Points of Interest

Knife River Indian Villages National Historic Site

Knife River

Station Name: KNIFE RIVER NR STANTON, ND
Data Source: Water Data - usgc.gov

Elevation Above Sea Level: 1,686 feet

Nearest Address:
3898 4th St SW
Stanton, ND 58571
Mercer County

GPS Coordinates: 47.3580547, -101.3976595

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Weather for Stanton, North Dakota

Current Weather

68.2°F
Clear
Clear
68.2°F
64.7°F
21%
SSE 23.9 mph
37.7 mph
64.6°F
34.6°F
0 in
0%
9 mi
1000 mbar
0

Five Day Weather Forecast

Sunny
Thu
H: 72°F
L: 58°F
Sunny
Fri
H: 72°F
L: 49°F
Sunny
Sat
H: 68°F
L: 40°F
Moderate rain
Sun
H: 52°F
L: 48°F
Patchy rain nearby
Mon
H: 48°F
L: 38°F

Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 4.55 μg/m3
PM10: 5.55 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 134.85 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 3.65 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.35 μg/m3
Ozone: 65 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 6:10 AM
Sun Transit: 1:41 PM
Sunset: 9:14 PM
Daylight: 15 hrs 4 mins
Moonrise: 4:37 AM
Moon Transit: 11:39 AM
Moonset: 7:00 PM
Moon Phase: Waning Crescent
Moon Illumination: 0.7%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
11:09 AM - 1:39 PM

Minor Periods

6:30 PM - 8:00 PM
4:07 AM - 5:37 AM

Action Rating: 2 out of 5

Red Flag Warning issued May 13 at 11:23AM CDT until May 13 at 10:00PM CDT by NWS Bismarck ND

Effective: Wed May 13, 2026, 11:23 AM
Expires: Wed May 13, 2026, 11:30 PM

...RED FLAG WARNING TODAY FOR WESTERN AND MUCH OF CENTRAL NORTH DAKOTA, AND FIRE WEATHER WATCH FOR ALL OF WESTERN AND CENTRAL NORTH DAKOTA THURSDAY THROUGH FRIDAY... .A Red Flag Warning has been issued today for western and much of central North Dakota. Critical fire weather conditions will return today due to southeasterly winds of 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph. Minimum relative humidity is forecast to drop down as low as 15 percent. Any fires that ignite will spread rapidly and become difficult to control. Stronger winds and continued low relative humidity are then expected for Thursday and Friday across all of western through central North Dakota, including the James River Valley. Therefore, a Fire Weather Watch has been issued Thursday through Friday as well. * WINDS...Southwest 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 15 percent. * AFFECTED AREA...Western and much of central North Dakota. * IMPACTS...Any fires that ignite will spread rapidly and become difficult to control or suppress.

A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions are either occurring now, or will shortly. A combination of strong winds, low relative humidity, and warm temperatures can contribute to extreme fire behavior. A Fire Weather Watch means that critical fire weather conditions are forecast to occur. Listen for later forecasts and possible Red Flag Warnings.


Fire Weather Watch issued May 13 at 11:23AM CDT until May 15 at 10:00PM CDT by NWS Bismarck ND

Effective: Wed May 13, 2026, 11:23 AM
Expires: Wed May 13, 2026, 11:30 PM

...RED FLAG WARNING TODAY FOR WESTERN AND MUCH OF CENTRAL NORTH DAKOTA, AND FIRE WEATHER WATCH FOR ALL OF WESTERN AND CENTRAL NORTH DAKOTA THURSDAY THROUGH FRIDAY... .A Red Flag Warning has been issued today for western and much of central North Dakota. Critical fire weather conditions will return today due to southeasterly winds of 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph. Minimum relative humidity is forecast to drop down as low as 15 percent. Any fires that ignite will spread rapidly and become difficult to control. Stronger winds and continued low relative humidity are then expected for Thursday and Friday across all of western through central North Dakota, including the James River Valley. Therefore, a Fire Weather Watch has been issued Thursday through Friday as well. * WINDS...Southwest 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 15 percent. * AFFECTED AREA...Western and much of central North Dakota. * IMPACTS...Any fires that ignite will spread rapidly and become difficult to control or suppress.

A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions are either occurring now, or will shortly. A combination of strong winds, low relative humidity, and warm temperatures can contribute to extreme fire behavior. A Fire Weather Watch means that critical fire weather conditions are forecast to occur. Listen for later forecasts and possible Red Flag Warnings.


Wind Advisory issued May 13 at 7:25PM CDT until May 15 at 9:00PM CDT by NWS Bismarck ND

Effective: Wed May 13, 2026, 7:25 PM
Expires: Thu May 14, 2026, 9:15 AM

* WHAT...West winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected. * WHERE...Central North Dakota including the James River Valley. * WHEN...From 1 AM CDT /midnight MDT/ Thursday to 9 PM CDT /8 PM MDT/ Friday. * IMPACTS...Objects left unsecured outside will be blown around.

Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution.


Red Flag Warning issued May 13 at 2:02PM CDT until May 13 at 10:00PM CDT by NWS Bismarck ND

Effective: Wed May 13, 2026, 2:02 PM
Expires: Thu May 14, 2026, 2:15 AM

...RED FLAG WARNING TODAY FOR WESTERN AND MUCH OF CENTRAL NORTH DAKOTA, AND RED FLAG WARNING FOR ALL OF WESTERN AND CENTRAL NORTH DAKOTA THURSDAY THROUGH FRIDAY... .A Red Flag Warning has been issued today for western and much of central North Dakota. Critical fire weather conditions will return today due to southeasterly winds of 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph. Minimum relative humidity is forecast to drop down as low as 15 percent. Any fires that ignite will spread rapidly and become difficult to control. Stronger winds and continued low relative humidity are then expected for Thursday and Friday across all of western through central North Dakota, including the James River Valley. Therefore, a Fire Weather Watch has been issued Thursday through Friday as well. The National Weather Service in Bismarck has issued a Red Flag Warning for wind and low relative humidity, which is in effect from 10 AM CDT /9 AM MDT/ Thursday to 9 PM CDT /8 PM MDT/ Friday. * WINDS...Southeast 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph today. West 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 65 mph Thursday and Friday. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 14 percent. * AFFECTED AREA...Western and much of central North Dakota. * IMPACTS...Any fires that ignite will spread rapidly and become difficult to control or suppress. * AFFECTED AREA...All of western and central North Dakota.

A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions are either occurring now, or will shortly. A combination of strong winds, low relative humidity, and warm temperatures can contribute to extreme fire behavior.


Red Flag Warning issued May 13 at 2:02PM CDT until May 15 at 9:00PM CDT by NWS Bismarck ND

Effective: Wed May 13, 2026, 2:02 PM
Expires: Thu May 14, 2026, 2:15 AM

...RED FLAG WARNING TODAY FOR WESTERN AND MUCH OF CENTRAL NORTH DAKOTA, AND RED FLAG WARNING FOR ALL OF WESTERN AND CENTRAL NORTH DAKOTA THURSDAY THROUGH FRIDAY... .A Red Flag Warning has been issued today for western and much of central North Dakota. Critical fire weather conditions will return today due to southeasterly winds of 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph. Minimum relative humidity is forecast to drop down as low as 15 percent. Any fires that ignite will spread rapidly and become difficult to control. Stronger winds and continued low relative humidity are then expected for Thursday and Friday across all of western through central North Dakota, including the James River Valley. Therefore, a Fire Weather Watch has been issued Thursday through Friday as well. The National Weather Service in Bismarck has issued a Red Flag Warning for wind and low relative humidity, which is in effect from 10 AM CDT /9 AM MDT/ Thursday to 9 PM CDT /8 PM MDT/ Friday. * WINDS...Southeast 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph today. West 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 65 mph Thursday and Friday. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 14 percent. * AFFECTED AREA...Western and much of central North Dakota. * IMPACTS...Any fires that ignite will spread rapidly and become difficult to control or suppress. * AFFECTED AREA...All of western and central North Dakota.

A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions are either occurring now, or will shortly. A combination of strong winds, low relative humidity, and warm temperatures can contribute to extreme fire behavior.


Thursday, May 14, 2026

Weather Forecast

Sunny
72.2°F
57.5°F
65.6°F
37%
0 in
0%
0%
27.3 mph
6.9


Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 3.42 μg/m3
PM10: 3.88 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 133.93 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 2.2 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.56 μg/m3
Ozone: 89.16 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 6:10 AM
Sun Transit: 1:41 PM
Sunset: 9:14 PM
Daylight: 15 hrs 4 mins
Moonrise: 4:37 AM
Moon Transit: 11:39 AM
Moonset: 7:00 PM
Moon Phase: Waning Crescent
Moon Illumination: 0.7%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
11:09 AM - 1:39 PM

Minor Periods

6:30 PM - 8:00 PM
4:07 AM - 5:37 AM

Action Rating: 2 out of 5

Friday, May 15, 2026

Weather Forecast

Sunny
71.6°F
49.4°F
62.6°F
37%
0 in
0%
0%
27.3 mph
0.1


Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 2.42 μg/m3
PM10: 2.9 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 130.73 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 1.89 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.77 μg/m3
Ozone: 92.28 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 6:09 AM
Sun Transit: 1:41 PM
Sunset: 9:16 PM
Daylight: 15 hrs 7 mins
Moonrise: 4:59 AM
Moon Transit: 12:33 AM
Moonset: 8:27 PM
Moon Phase: New
Moon Illumination: 0.1%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
12:03 AM - 2:33 PM

Minor Periods

7:57 PM - 9:27 PM
4:29 AM - 5:59 AM

Action Rating: 5 out of 5

Saturday, May 16, 2026

Weather Forecast

Sunny
67.6°F
40.4°F
54.5°F
54%
0 in
0%
0%
14.1 mph
4


Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 2.82 μg/m3
PM10: 3.35 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 139.31 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 2.41 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.85 μg/m3
Ozone: 88.8 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 6:08 AM
Sun Transit: 1:42 PM
Sunset: 9:17 PM
Daylight: 15 hrs 9 mins
Moonrise: 5:28 AM
Moon Transit: 1:33 PM
Moonset: 9:56 PM
Moon Phase: New
Moon Illumination: 2.0%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
1:03 PM - 3:33 PM

Minor Periods

9:26 PM - 10:56 PM
4:58 AM - 6:28 AM

Action Rating: 5 out of 5

Sunday, May 17, 2026

Weather Forecast

Moderate rain
51.9°F
48.1°F
51.2°F
75%
0.22 in
86%
0%
15.4 mph
3


Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 2.32 μg/m3
PM10: 2.7 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 138.04 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 3.66 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.49 μg/m3
Ozone: 58.08 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 6:07 AM
Sun Transit: 1:42 PM
Sunset: 9:18 PM
Daylight: 15 hrs 12 mins
Moonrise: 6:08 AM
Moon Transit: 2:37 PM
Moonset: 11:18 PM
Moon Phase: New
Moon Illumination: 0.2%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
2:07 PM - 4:37 PM

Minor Periods

12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
5:38 AM - 7:08 AM

Action Rating: 4 out of 5

Monday, May 18, 2026

Weather Forecast

Patchy rain nearby
47.7°F
38.3°F
43°F
83%
0.08 in
83%
0%
23 mph
2


Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 1.19 μg/m3
PM10: 1.2 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 133.47 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 2.67 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.29 μg/m3
Ozone: 52.38 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 6:05 AM
Sun Transit: 1:42 PM
Sunset: 9:19 PM
Daylight: 15 hrs 14 mins
Moonrise: 7:02 AM
Moon Transit: 3:44 PM
Moonset: 12:18 AM
Moon Phase: New
Moon Illumination: 2.6%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

1:05 AM - 3:35 AM
3:14 PM - 5:44 PM

Minor Periods

6:32 AM - 8:02 AM
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM

Action Rating: 4 out of 5

The times presented here are based upon the solunar theory, which is the idea that the movements of fish and other animals are affected by the location of the sun and moon. The major periods are believed to be the times of the greatest animal activity and occur when the moon is directly overhead or underfoot (lunar transits). The minor periods also see increased activity and occur when the moon is rising or setting. The strongest activity occurs during full or new moons, and the weakest during quarter or three quarter moons. This is indicated by the Action Rating.

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