Water Temperature of the Madison River in West Yellowstone, MT

Current Water Temperature

47.3°F 8.5°C
Frigid Dangerously Cold
47.3°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 14, 2026, 11:30 AM MST

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Local Points of Interest

Yellowstone National Park

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Madison River

Station Name: Madison River near West Yellowstone, MT
Data Source: Water Data - usgc.gov

Elevation Above Sea Level: 6,647 feet

Nearest Address:
Up River Loop Trail
West Yellowstone, MT 59758
Gallatin County

GPS Coordinates: 44.6570722, -111.0679639

Nearby Water Temperatures

Gibbon River, Yellowstone National Park, WY (10.2 mi)
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Tantalus Creek, Yellowstone National Park, WY (18.2 mi)
Firehole River, Yellowstone National Park, WY (18.2 mi)
Madison River, Grayling, MT (19.6 mi)
Boiling River Hot Springs, Yellowstone National Park, WY (29.3 mi)
Madison River, Cameron, MT (29.8 mi)
Yellowstone River, Corwin Springs, MT (34.2 mi)
Lamar River, Yellowstone National Park, WY (38 mi)
Snake River, Flagg Ranch, WY (43.3 mi)
Madison River, Ennis, MT (52 mi)
Snake River, Moran, WY (60.1 mi)
Madison River, Norris, MT (63.9 mi)
Buffalo Fork River, Moran, WY (64.5 mi)
Snake River, Moose, WY (71.5 mi)

Weather for West Yellowstone, Montana

Current Weather

33.8°F
Overcast
Conditions: Overcast
Humidity: 85%
Feels Like: 27.9°F
Wind: WSW 4.4 mph
Wind Gusts: 15.7 mph
Pressure: 29.99 in
Precipitation: 0 in
Cloud Cover: 100%
Visibility: 9.3 mi
UV Index: 0

Five-Day Weather Forecast

Overcast
Sat
H: 43°F
L: 30°F
Overcast
Sun
H: 41°F
L: 25°F
Overcast
Mon
H: 47°F
L: 28°F
Moderate Snow
Tue
H: 49°F
L: 26°F
Moderate Snow
Wed
H: 28°F
L: 17°F

Air Quality

EPA Index 2 • Moderate

Air quality is acceptable. However, there may be a risk for some people, particularly those who are unusually sensitive to air pollution.

PM2.5
0.1 μg/m³
Good
PM10
0.1 μg/m³
Good
Ozone (O3)
66 μg/m³
Photochemical
NO2
1.3 μg/m³
Nitrogen Dioxide
SO2
0 μg/m³
Sulfur Dioxide
CO
120 μg/m³
Carbon Monoxide

Astronomical

Sun
9h 37m daylight
Sunrise 7:20 AM
Solar Noon 12:08 PM
Sunset 4:57 PM
Moon
Waxing Crescent • 21%
Moonrise 12:16 PM
Transit 4:38 PM
Moonset 9:07 PM

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

3:44 AM - 6:14 AM
4:08 PM - 6:38 PM

Minor Periods

11:46 AM - 1:16 PM
8:37 PM - 10:07 PM
Action Rating:
Fair Action 2/5
Saturday, November 14, 2026

Weather Forecast

Conditions: Overcast
Average Temperature: 35.2°F
Average Humidity: 78%
Chance of Rain: 9%
Wind: 14.1 mph
UV Index: 1.5

Air Quality

EPA Index 2 • Moderate
PM2.5
7.3 μg/m³
Good
PM10
8.5 μg/m³
Good
Ozone (O3)
83.3 μg/m³
Photochemical
NO2
0.9 μg/m³
Nitrogen Dioxide
SO2
0.3 μg/m³
Sulfur Dioxide
CO
120.8 μg/m³
Carbon Monoxide

Astronomical

Sun
9h 37m daylight
Sunrise 7:20 AM
Solar Noon 12:08 PM
Sunset 4:57 PM
Moon
Waxing Crescent • 21%
Moonrise 12:16 PM
Transit 4:38 PM
Moonset 9:07 PM

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

3:44 AM - 6:14 AM
4:08 PM - 6:38 PM

Minor Periods

11:46 AM - 1:16 PM
8:37 PM - 10:07 PM
Action Rating:
Fair Action 2/5
Sunday, November 15, 2026

Weather Forecast

Conditions: Overcast
Average Temperature: 32.2°F
Average Humidity: 69%
Chance of Rain: 1%
Wind: 11.1 mph
UV Index: 3

Air Quality

EPA Index 1 • Good
PM2.5
1.5 μg/m³
Good
PM10
2.9 μg/m³
Good
Ozone (O3)
71.3 μg/m³
Photochemical
NO2
0.6 μg/m³
Nitrogen Dioxide
SO2
0.2 μg/m³
Sulfur Dioxide
CO
115.7 μg/m³
Carbon Monoxide

Astronomical

Sun
9h 35m daylight
Sunrise 7:21 AM
Solar Noon 12:08 PM
Sunset 4:56 PM
Moon
Waxing Crescent • 31%
Moonrise 12:45 PM
Transit 5:24 PM
Moonset 10:13 PM

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

4:31 AM - 7:01 AM
4:54 PM - 7:24 PM

Minor Periods

12:15 PM - 1:45 PM
9:43 PM - 11:13 PM
Action Rating:
Very Good 4/5
Monday, November 16, 2026

Weather Forecast

Conditions: Overcast
Average Temperature: 36°F
Average Humidity: 57%
Chance of Rain: 13%
Wind: 8.2 mph
UV Index: 2.6

Air Quality

EPA Index 1 • Good
PM2.5
3.1 μg/m³
Good
PM10
4.6 μg/m³
Good
Ozone (O3)
85.7 μg/m³
Photochemical
NO2
1 μg/m³
Nitrogen Dioxide
SO2
0.4 μg/m³
Sulfur Dioxide
CO
115.5 μg/m³
Carbon Monoxide

Astronomical

Sun
9h 33m daylight
Sunrise 7:22 AM
Solar Noon 12:09 PM
Sunset 4:55 PM
Moon
First Quarter • 42%
Moonrise 1:08 PM
Transit 6:09 PM
Moonset 11:19 PM

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

5:17 AM - 7:47 AM
5:39 PM - 8:09 PM

Minor Periods

12:38 PM - 2:08 PM
10:49 PM - 12:19 AM
Action Rating:
Good Action 3/5
Tuesday, November 17, 2026

Weather Forecast

Conditions: Moderate Snow
Average Temperature: 34.5°F
Average Humidity: 78%
Chance of Rain: 96%
Wind: 14.9 mph
UV Index: 2.6

Air Quality

EPA Index 1 • Good
PM2.5
4.1 μg/m³
Good
PM10
8.3 μg/m³
Good
Ozone (O3)
87.4 μg/m³
Photochemical
NO2
1.2 μg/m³
Nitrogen Dioxide
SO2
0.3 μg/m³
Sulfur Dioxide
CO
121.8 μg/m³
Carbon Monoxide

Astronomical

Sun
9h 31m daylight
Sunrise 7:24 AM
Solar Noon 12:09 PM
Sunset 4:54 PM
Moon
First Quarter • 54%
Moonrise 1:29 PM
Transit 6:51 PM
Moonset 1:54 AM

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

6:00 AM - 8:30 AM
6:21 PM - 8:51 PM

Minor Periods

1:24 AM - 2:54 AM
12:59 PM - 2:29 PM
Action Rating:
Fair Action 2/5
Wednesday, November 18, 2026

Weather Forecast

Conditions: Moderate Snow
Average Temperature: 23°F
Average Humidity: 86%
Chance of Rain: 74%
Wind: 14.5 mph
UV Index: 2.3

Air Quality

EPA Index 1 • Good
PM2.5
1.4 μg/m³
Good
PM10
1.9 μg/m³
Good
Ozone (O3)
81.8 μg/m³
Photochemical
NO2
1 μg/m³
Nitrogen Dioxide
SO2
0.1 μg/m³
Sulfur Dioxide
CO
132.1 μg/m³
Carbon Monoxide

Astronomical

Sun
9h 28m daylight
Sunrise 7:25 AM
Solar Noon 12:09 PM
Sunset 4:53 PM
Moon
First Quarter • 65%
Moonrise 1:48 PM
Transit 7:34 PM
Moonset 12:26 AM

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

6:43 AM - 9:13 AM
7:04 PM - 9:34 PM

Minor Periods

1:18 PM - 2:48 PM
11:56 PM - 1:26 AM
Action Rating:
Fair Action 2/5
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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