Water Temperature of the Jefferson River in Three Forks, MT

Current Water Temperature

59.5°F

Measurement Time: Thursday, May 8, 2025, 5:00 PM MDT

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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 / 1,244 meters

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

57°F
Thundery outbreaks in nearby
Conditions: Thundery outbreaks in nearby
Humidity: 62%
Feels Like: 56.8°F
Wind: NNW 4.3 mph
Wind Gusts: 8.8 mph
Pressure: 30.24 in
Precipitation: 0 in
Cloud Cover: 0%
Visibility: 9 mi
UV Index: 0

Five Day Weather Forecast

Sunny
Thu
H: 76°F
L: 40°F
Sunny
Fri
H: 79°F
L: 40°F
Partly Cloudy
Sat
H: 86°F
L: 46°F
Patchy rain nearby
Sun
H: 73°F
L: 49°F
Patchy rain nearby
Mon
H: 59°F
L: 45°F

Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 9.25 μg/m3
PM10: 12.03 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 296 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 13.51 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 0.37 μg/m3
Ozone: 58 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 6:03 AM
Sun Transit: 1:22 PM
Sunset: 8:44 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs 41 mins
Moonrise: 5:03 PM
Moon Transit: 10:54 PM
Moonset: 4:20 AM
Moon Phase: Waxing Gibbous
Moon Illumination: 84.9%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

7:07 AM - 9:37 AM
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM

Minor Periods

4:33 PM - 6:03 PM
3:50 AM - 5:20 AM

Action Rating: 2 out of 5

Hydrologic Outlook issued May 7 at 2:39PM MDT by NWS Billings MT

Effective: Wed May 7, 2025, 2:39 PM
Expires: Fri May 9, 2025, 3:00 PM

ESFBYZ Warm temperatures are forecast through early next week. This is expected to increase snowmelt across area mountains, resulting in a significant increase in flows on area rivers and streams by this weekend. While flooding is not anticipated on larger rivers and streams, there is a chance that some smaller streams and creeks could reach bankfull in and near the foothills, producing minor flooding. At the very least stream flows will be much higher with the increased snowmelt. Water rises will occur first on small streams and creeks flowing out of the foothills, eventually arriving on larger rivers and streams. The rate and strength of the water rises will be determined by how warm temperatures get over the mountains, as well as whether temperatures remain above freezing overnight. Any precipitation will also result in strong and sudden water rises. For those living near waterways, this may be the last chance to finalize preparations for runoff season. Move any livestock and equipment to higher ground away from waterways. Any stream bank stabilization activities should be completed as soon as possible. For those planning recreation activities on or near waterways, be prepared for changing conditions and significantly higher flows. Erosion will also increase as stream flows increase, making streambanks unstable. Please stay well away from streambanks when water is running fast, and be especially vigilant with children. Erosion will undercut the bank and can break off taking the bank and anyone standing on it into a very cold raging current. Stay tuned to the forecast for any watches, advisories, or warnings. Please report any flooding to local law enforcement and have them relay the report to the National Weather Service.


Hydrologic Outlook issued May 7 at 2:39PM MDT by NWS Billings MT

Effective: Wed May 7, 2025, 2:39 PM
Expires: Fri May 9, 2025, 3:00 PM

ESFBYZ Warm temperatures are forecast through early next week. This is expected to increase snowmelt across area mountains, resulting in a significant increase in flows on area rivers and streams by this weekend. While flooding is not anticipated on larger rivers and streams, there is a chance that some smaller streams and creeks could reach bankfull in and near the foothills, producing minor flooding. At the very least stream flows will be much higher with the increased snowmelt. Water rises will occur first on small streams and creeks flowing out of the foothills, eventually arriving on larger rivers and streams. The rate and strength of the water rises will be determined by how warm temperatures get over the mountains, as well as whether temperatures remain above freezing overnight. Any precipitation will also result in strong and sudden water rises. For those living near waterways, this may be the last chance to finalize preparations for runoff season. Move any livestock and equipment to higher ground away from waterways. Any stream bank stabilization activities should be completed as soon as possible. For those planning recreation activities on or near waterways, be prepared for changing conditions and significantly higher flows. Erosion will also increase as stream flows increase, making streambanks unstable. Please stay well away from streambanks when water is running fast, and be especially vigilant with children. Erosion will undercut the bank and can break off taking the bank and anyone standing on it into a very cold raging current. Stay tuned to the forecast for any watches, advisories, or warnings. Please report any flooding to local law enforcement and have them relay the report to the National Weather Service.


Thursday, May 8, 2025

Weather Forecast

Conditions: Sunny
Average Temperature: 58.9°F
Average Humidity: 58%
Chance of Rain: 0%
Wind: 13 mph
UV Index: 2.1

Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 10.88 μg/m3
PM10: 17.22 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 299.26 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 7.01 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 0.29 μg/m3
Ozone: 87.44 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 6:03 AM
Sun Transit: 1:22 PM
Sunset: 8:44 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs 41 mins
Moonrise: 5:03 PM
Moon Transit: 10:54 PM
Moonset: 4:20 AM
Moon Phase: Waxing Gibbous
Moon Illumination: 84.9%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

7:07 AM - 9:37 AM
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM

Minor Periods

4:33 PM - 6:03 PM
3:50 AM - 5:20 AM

Action Rating: 2 out of 5

Friday, May 9, 2025

Weather Forecast

Conditions: Sunny
Average Temperature: 60.5°F
Average Humidity: 59%
Chance of Rain: 0%
Wind: 6.9 mph
UV Index: 2.2

Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 7.66 μg/m3
PM10: 12.31 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 297.26 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 8.52 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 0.48 μg/m3
Ozone: 88.16 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 6:02 AM
Sun Transit: 1:22 PM
Sunset: 8:45 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs 44 mins
Moonrise: 6:08 PM
Moon Transit: 11:34 PM
Moonset: 4:35 AM
Moon Phase: Waxing Gibbous
Moon Illumination: 92.0%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

7:47 AM - 10:17 AM
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM

Minor Periods

5:38 PM - 7:08 PM
4:05 AM - 5:35 AM

Action Rating: 3 out of 5

Saturday, May 10, 2025

Weather Forecast

Conditions: Partly Cloudy
Average Temperature: 64.5°F
Average Humidity: 51%
Chance of Rain: 0%
Wind: 16.1 mph
UV Index: 2.2

Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 5.71 μg/m3
PM10: 11 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 289.56 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 7.16 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 0.54 μg/m3
Ozone: 86.32 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 6:00 AM
Sun Transit: 1:22 PM
Sunset: 8:46 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs 46 mins
Moonrise: 7:13 PM
Moon Transit: 12:00 AM
Moonset: 4:51 AM
Moon Phase: Waxing Gibbous
Moon Illumination: 97.1%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
8:27 AM - 10:57 AM

Minor Periods

6:43 PM - 8:13 PM
4:21 AM - 5:51 AM

Action Rating: 3 out of 5

Sunday, May 11, 2025

Weather Forecast

Conditions: Patchy rain nearby
Average Temperature: 60.4°F
Average Humidity: 54%
Chance of Rain: 85%
Wind: 27.5 mph
UV Index: 0

Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 7.76 μg/m3
PM10: 13.49 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 294.96 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 5.24 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 0.95 μg/m3
Ozone: 93.16 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 5:59 AM
Sun Transit: 1:22 PM
Sunset: 8:48 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs 49 mins
Moonrise: 8:20 PM
Moon Transit: 12:15 AM
Moonset: 5:09 AM
Moon Phase: Full
Moon Illumination: 99.7%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
9:09 AM - 11:39 AM

Minor Periods

7:50 PM - 9:20 PM
4:39 AM - 6:09 AM

Action Rating: 4 out of 5

Monday, May 12, 2025

Weather Forecast

Conditions: Patchy rain nearby
Average Temperature: 53.8°F
Average Humidity: 56%
Chance of Rain: 86%
Wind: 26.4 mph
UV Index: 3

Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 9.62 μg/m3
PM10: 16.41 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 275.08 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 6.33 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.05 μg/m3
Ozone: 87.92 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 5:58 AM
Sun Transit: 1:22 PM
Sunset: 8:49 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs 51 mins
Moonrise: 9:28 PM
Moon Transit: 1:00 AM
Moonset: 5:31 AM
Moon Phase: Full
Moon Illumination: 99.7%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

12:30 AM - 3:00 AM
9:54 AM - 12:24 AM

Minor Periods

8:58 PM - 10:28 PM
5:01 AM - 6:31 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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