Water Temperature of the Jefferson River in Three Forks, MT

Current Water Temperature

43.0°F 6.1°C
Frigid Dangerously Cold
43.0°F
Frigid < 50°F
Cold 50°–60°
Cool 60°–70°
Comfortable 70°–80°
Warm 80°+

Severe hypothermia and cold water shock risk. Unprotected swimming causes rapid loss of dexterity in under 5 minutes.

Measurement Time: Saturday, November 7, 2026, 9:00 PM MST

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Jefferson River

Station Name: Jefferson River near Three Forks MT
Data Source: Water Data - usgc.gov

Elevation Above Sea Level: 4,081 feet

Nearest Address:
87571 Frontage Rd
Three Forks, MT 59752
Gallatin County

GPS Coordinates: 45.8971361, -111.5956722

Nearby Water Temperatures

Missouri River, Toston, MT (19.2 mi)
Madison River, Norris, MT (28.2 mi)
Jefferson River, Waterloo, MT (30.3 mi)
Jefferson River, Twin Bridges, MT (40.4 mi)
Ruby River, Twin Bridges, MT (44.6 mi)
Madison River, Ennis, MT (46.5 mi)
Big Hole River, Glen, MT (56.1 mi)
Camas Creek, White Sulphur Springs, MT (57.3 mi)
Warm Springs Creek, Warm Springs, MT (60.3 mi)
Yellowstone River, Corwin Springs, MT (66.7 mi)
Madison River, Cameron, MT (69.7 mi)
Madison River, Grayling, MT (72.3 mi)
Boiling River Hot Springs, Yellowstone National Park, WY (76.8 mi)
Missouri River, Wolf Creek, MT (78.4 mi)
Lamar River, Yellowstone National Park, WY (88.8 mi)

Weather for Three Forks, Montana

Current Weather

37.4°F
Overcast
Conditions: Overcast
Humidity: 71%
Feels Like: 34°F
Wind: S 4.3 mph
Wind Gusts: 4.3 mph
Pressure: 30.02 in
Precipitation: 0 in
Cloud Cover: 100%
Visibility: 6 mi
UV Index: 0

Weather Forecast

Overcast
Sun
H: 63°F
L: 35°F
Overcast
Mon
H: 54°F
L: 35°F
Overcast
Tue
H: 58°F
L: 38°F

Air Quality

EPA Index 1 • Good

Air quality is satisfactory, and air pollution poses little or no risk.

PM2.5
3.8 μg/m³
Good
PM10
3.9 μg/m³
Good
Ozone (O3)
35 μg/m³
Photochemical
NO2
2.7 μg/m³
Nitrogen Dioxide
SO2
0.1 μg/m³
Sulfur Dioxide
CO
170 μg/m³
Carbon Monoxide

Astronomical

Sun
9h 46m daylight
Sunrise 7:17 AM
Solar Noon 12:10 PM
Sunset 5:03 PM
Moon
New • 0%
Moonrise 6:54 AM
Transit 11:40 AM
Moonset 4:19 PM

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

11:10 AM - 1:40 PM
11:35 PM - 2:05 AM

Minor Periods

6:24 AM - 7:54 AM
3:49 PM - 5:19 PM
Action Rating:
Very Good 4/5
Sunday, November 8, 2026

Weather Forecast

Conditions: Overcast
Average Temperature: 45.7°F
Average Humidity: 55%
Chance of Rain: 10%
Wind: 16.1 mph
UV Index: 2

Astronomical

Sun
9h 46m daylight
Sunrise 7:17 AM
Solar Noon 12:10 PM
Sunset 5:03 PM
Moon
New • 0%
Moonrise 6:54 AM
Transit 11:40 AM
Moonset 4:19 PM

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

11:10 AM - 1:40 PM
11:35 PM - 2:05 AM

Minor Periods

6:24 AM - 7:54 AM
3:49 PM - 5:19 PM
Action Rating:
Very Good 4/5
Monday, November 9, 2026

Weather Forecast

Conditions: Overcast
Average Temperature: 42.6°F
Average Humidity: 64%
Chance of Rain: 14%
Wind: 5.1 mph
UV Index: 1.3

Astronomical

Sun
9h 43m daylight
Sunrise 7:18 AM
Solar Noon 12:10 PM
Sunset 5:02 PM
Moon
New • 2%
Moonrise 8:04 AM
Transit 12:28 PM
Moonset 4:47 PM

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

11:58 AM - 2:28 PM
11:34 PM - 2:04 AM

Minor Periods

7:34 AM - 9:04 AM
4:17 PM - 5:47 PM
Action Rating:
Very Good 4/5
Tuesday, November 10, 2026

Weather Forecast

Conditions: Overcast
Average Temperature: 44.9°F
Average Humidity: 55%
Chance of Rain: 21%
Wind: 15.2 mph
UV Index: 1.7

Astronomical

Sun
9h 41m daylight
Sunrise 7:20 AM
Solar Noon 12:10 PM
Sunset 5:00 PM
Moon
New • 0%
Moonrise 9:11 AM
Transit 1:18 PM
Moonset 5:22 PM

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

12:23 AM - 2:53 AM
12:48 PM - 3:18 PM

Minor Periods

8:41 AM - 10:11 AM
4:52 PM - 6:22 PM
Action Rating:
Very Good 4/5
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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