Water Temperature of the Madison River in West Yellowstone, MT
Current Water Temperature
Measurement Time: Sunday, July 12, 2026, 7:54 AM MDT
Temperature Locations
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Local Points of Interest
Yellowstone National ParkStation 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
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Weather for West Yellowstone, Montana
Current Weather

Five Day Weather Forecast

Sun
H: 91°F
L: 51°F

Mon
H: 89°F
L: 52°F

Tue
H: 90°F
L: 54°F

Wed
H: 88°F
L: 54°F

Thu
H: 89°F
L: 54°F
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 0.1 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 0.3 μg/m3
Ozone: 111 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:30 PM
Sunset: 9:09 PM
Daylight: 15 hrs 18 mins
Moon Transit: 11:47 AM
Moonset: 8:15 PM
Moon Phase: Waning Crescent
Moon Illumination: 0.8%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
8:54 PM - 11:24 PM11:17 AM - 1:47 PM
Minor Periods
7:45 PM - 9:15 PM2:49 AM - 4:19 AM
Action Rating: 4 out of 5
Extreme Heat Warning issued July 12 at 1:35AM MDT until July 13 at 9:00PM MDT by NWS Riverton WY
Effective: Sun July 12, 2026, 1:35 AM
Expires: Sun July 12, 2026, 6:00 PM
* WHAT...Dangerously hot conditions with temperatures from 100 to 110 degrees below 6,000 feet and 90 to 100 degrees between 6,000 and 7,000 feet each day. * WHERE...Portions of central, north central, northwest, south central, southwest, and west central Wyoming. * WHEN...Until 9 PM MDT Monday. The hottest temperatures are expected Sunday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses increase significantly during extreme heat events.
Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors.
Red Flag Warning issued July 11 at 2:38PM MDT until July 12 at 9:00PM MDT by NWS Missoula MT
Effective: Sat July 11, 2026, 2:38 PM
Expires: Sun July 12, 2026, 9:00 PM
...FIRE WEATHER WATCH IS CANCELLED FOR DEERLODGE/WEST BEAVERHEAD... ...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON TO 9 PM MDT SUNDAY DUE TO WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR EAST BEAVERHEAD... ... * AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zone 111. * TIMING...From noon to 9 PM MDT Sunday. * WINDS...Southwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...Relative Humidity between 8 to 15 percent. * IMPACTS...Any fires that develop will spread rapidly. Outdoor burning is not recommended.
A Red Flag Warning is issued when we identify weather conditions that promote rapid spread of fire. This does not mean there is a fire. These conditions are either occurring now or will begin soon. It is important to have multiple ways to receive information from authorities.
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 3.34 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 0.3 μg/m3
Ozone: 86.04 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:30 PM
Sunset: 9:09 PM
Daylight: 15 hrs 18 mins
Moon Transit: 11:47 AM
Moonset: 8:15 PM
Moon Phase: Waning Crescent
Moon Illumination: 0.8%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
8:54 PM - 11:24 PM11:17 AM - 1:47 PM
Minor Periods
7:45 PM - 9:15 PM2:49 AM - 4:19 AM
Action Rating: 4 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 3.35 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 0.33 μg/m3
Ozone: 79.92 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:30 PM
Sunset: 9:08 PM
Daylight: 15 hrs 17 mins
Moon Transit: 12:54 AM
Moonset: 9:08 PM
Moon Phase: New
Moon Illumination: 0.1%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM12:24 AM - 2:54 PM
Minor Periods
8:38 PM - 10:08 PM4:00 AM - 5:30 AM
Action Rating: 5 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 4.46 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 0.33 μg/m3
Ozone: 77.79 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:30 PM
Sunset: 9:07 PM
Daylight: 15 hrs 15 mins
Moon Transit: 1:57 PM
Moonset: 9:48 PM
Moon Phase: New
Moon Illumination: 1.9%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM1:27 PM - 3:57 PM
Minor Periods
9:18 PM - 10:48 PM5:21 AM - 6:51 AM
Action Rating: 4 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 3.3 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 0.19 μg/m3
Ozone: 81.96 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:30 PM
Sunset: 9:07 PM
Daylight: 15 hrs 13 mins
Moon Transit: 2:55 PM
Moonset: 10:19 PM
Moon Phase: New
Moon Illumination: 0.2%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM2:25 PM - 4:55 PM
Minor Periods
9:49 PM - 11:19 PM6:46 AM - 8:16 AM
Action Rating: 3 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 11.6 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 0.14 μg/m3
Ozone: 49.86 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:30 PM
Sunset: 9:06 PM
Daylight: 15 hrs 12 mins
Moon Transit: 3:48 PM
Moonset: 10:43 PM
Moon Phase: New
Moon Illumination: 2.4%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM3:18 PM - 5:48 PM
Minor Periods
10:13 PM - 11:43 PM8:08 AM - 9:38 AM
Action Rating: 3 out of 5
