Water Temperature of the Mississippi River in Winona, MN
Current Water Temperature
Measurement Time: Sunday, January 21, 2024, 9:15 AM CST
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Local Points of Interest
Minnesota City, MN; Goodview, MNStation Name: Winona L&D 5A
Data Source: USGS
Elevation Above Sea Level: 646 feet
Nearest Address:
Winona, MN 55959
Winona County
GPS Coordinates: 44.0875, -91.6703
Nearby Water Temperatures
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Lake Onalaska, La Crescent, MN (23.6 mi)
South Branch Root River, Carimona, MN (38.1 mi)
Lake Pepin, Lake City, MN (38.6 mi)
Mississippi River, Genoa, WI (41.9 mi)
Cascade Creek, Rochester, MN (43.1 mi)
Wells Creek, Frontenac, MN (43.7 mi)
Stillwell Creek, Fort McCoy, WI (50.7 mi)
Fall Creek, Fall Creek, WI (53.5 mi)
Eau Claire River, Augusta, WI (54.8 mi)
Mississippi River, Red Wing, MN (58.8 mi)
Weather for Winona, Minnesota
Current Weather

Five Day Weather Forecast

Thu
H: 12°F
L: -9°F

Fri
H: -4°F
L: -21°F

Sat
H: 4°F
L: -12°F

Sun
H: 8°F
L: -6°F

Mon
H: 7°F
L: -17°F
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 3.05 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.25 μg/m3
Ozone: 74 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:18 AM
Sunset: 5:03 PM
Daylight: 9 hrs 30 mins
Moon Transit: 12:00 AM
Moonset: 9:30 PM
Moon Phase: Waxing Crescent
Moon Illumination: 15.4%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM2:17 AM - 4:47 AM
Minor Periods
9:00 PM - 10:30 PM8:59 AM - 10:29 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
Extreme Cold Watch issued January 21 at 11:56AM CST until January 24 at 12:00PM CST by NWS La Crosse WI
Effective: Wed January 21, 2026, 11:56 AM
Expires: Wed January 21, 2026, 8:00 PM
* WHAT...For the Extreme Cold Warning, dangerously cold wind chills as low as 45 below expected. For the Extreme Cold Watch, dangerously cold wind chills as low as 40 below possible. * WHERE...Portions of southeast Minnesota and central, north central, and west central Wisconsin. * WHEN...For the Extreme Cold Warning, from 9 PM Thursday to 11 AM CST Friday. For the Extreme Cold Watch, from Friday morning through Saturday morning. * IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 45 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes.
Dress in layers including a hat, face mask, and gloves if you must go outside.
Extreme Cold Warning issued January 21 at 11:56AM CST until January 23 at 11:00AM CST by NWS La Crosse WI
Effective: Wed January 21, 2026, 11:56 AM
Expires: Wed January 21, 2026, 8:00 PM
* WHAT...For the Extreme Cold Warning, dangerously cold wind chills as low as 45 below expected. For the Extreme Cold Watch, dangerously cold wind chills as low as 40 below possible. * WHERE...Portions of southeast Minnesota and central, north central, and west central Wisconsin. * WHEN...For the Extreme Cold Warning, from 9 PM Thursday to 11 AM CST Friday. For the Extreme Cold Watch, from Friday morning through Saturday morning. * IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 45 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes.
Dress in layers including a hat, face mask, and gloves if you must go outside.
Special Weather Statement issued January 21 at 6:06PM CST by NWS La Crosse WI
Effective: Wed January 21, 2026, 6:06 PM
Expires: Wed January 21, 2026, 8:15 PM
Narrow band of heavier snowfall quickly progressing southeast through southeast Minnesota into west-central Wisconsin this evening will cause temporary reductions in visibilities to 1/2 mile or less. While additional accumulations will be minimal, exercise caution if travelling this evening by slowing down and leaving extra space between vehicles.
Extreme Cold Warning issued January 21 at 2:02PM CST until January 23 at 11:00AM CST by NWS La Crosse WI
Effective: Wed January 21, 2026, 2:02 PM
Expires: Thu January 22, 2026, 12:00 AM
* WHAT...For the Extreme Cold Warning, dangerously cold wind chills as low as 45 below expected. For the Extreme Cold Watch, dangerously cold wind chills as low as 40 below possible. * WHERE...Portions of southeast Minnesota and central, north central, and west central Wisconsin. * WHEN...For the Extreme Cold Warning, from 9 PM Thursday to 11 AM CST Friday. For the Extreme Cold Watch, from Friday morning through Saturday morning. * IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 45 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes.
Dress in layers including a hat, face mask, and gloves if you must go outside.
Extreme Cold Watch issued January 21 at 2:02PM CST until January 24 at 12:00PM CST by NWS La Crosse WI
Effective: Wed January 21, 2026, 2:02 PM
Expires: Thu January 22, 2026, 12:00 AM
* WHAT...For the Extreme Cold Warning, dangerously cold wind chills as low as 45 below expected. For the Extreme Cold Watch, dangerously cold wind chills as low as 40 below possible. * WHERE...Portions of southeast Minnesota and central, north central, and west central Wisconsin. * WHEN...For the Extreme Cold Warning, from 9 PM Thursday to 11 AM CST Friday. For the Extreme Cold Watch, from Friday morning through Saturday morning. * IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 45 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes.
Dress in layers including a hat, face mask, and gloves if you must go outside.
Extreme Cold Warning issued January 21 at 7:12PM CST until January 23 at 11:00AM CST by NWS La Crosse WI
Effective: Wed January 21, 2026, 7:12 PM
Expires: Thu January 22, 2026, 5:00 AM
* WHAT...For the Extreme Cold Warning, dangerously cold wind chills as low as 45 below expected. For the Extreme Cold Watch, dangerously cold wind chills as low as 40 below possible. * WHERE...Portions of southeast Minnesota and central, north central, and west central Wisconsin. * WHEN...For the Extreme Cold Warning, from 9 PM Thursday to 11 AM CST Friday. For the Extreme Cold Watch, from Friday morning through Saturday morning. * IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 45 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes.
Dress in layers including a hat, face mask, and gloves if you must go outside.
Extreme Cold Watch issued January 21 at 7:12PM CST until January 24 at 12:00PM CST by NWS La Crosse WI
Effective: Wed January 21, 2026, 7:12 PM
Expires: Thu January 22, 2026, 5:00 AM
* WHAT...For the Extreme Cold Warning, dangerously cold wind chills as low as 45 below expected. For the Extreme Cold Watch, dangerously cold wind chills as low as 40 below possible. * WHERE...Portions of southeast Minnesota and central, north central, and west central Wisconsin. * WHEN...For the Extreme Cold Warning, from 9 PM Thursday to 11 AM CST Friday. For the Extreme Cold Watch, from Friday morning through Saturday morning. * IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 45 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes.
Dress in layers including a hat, face mask, and gloves if you must go outside.
Extreme Cold Warning issued January 21 at 11:56AM CST until January 23 at 11:00AM CST by NWS La Crosse WI
Effective: Wed January 21, 2026, 11:56 AM
Expires: Wed January 21, 2026, 8:00 PM
* WHAT...For the Extreme Cold Warning, dangerously cold wind chills as low as 45 below expected. For the Extreme Cold Watch, dangerously cold wind chills as low as 35 below possible. * WHERE...Portions of north central and northeast Iowa, southeast Minnesota, and central, southwest, and west central Wisconsin. * WHEN...For the Extreme Cold Warning, from midnight Thursday Night to 11 AM CST Friday. For the Extreme Cold Watch, from Friday morning through Saturday morning. * IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 45 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes.
Dress in layers including a hat, face mask, and gloves if you must go outside.
Extreme Cold Watch issued January 21 at 11:56AM CST until January 24 at 12:00PM CST by NWS La Crosse WI
Effective: Wed January 21, 2026, 11:56 AM
Expires: Wed January 21, 2026, 8:00 PM
* WHAT...For the Extreme Cold Warning, dangerously cold wind chills as low as 45 below expected. For the Extreme Cold Watch, dangerously cold wind chills as low as 35 below possible. * WHERE...Portions of north central and northeast Iowa, southeast Minnesota, and central, southwest, and west central Wisconsin. * WHEN...For the Extreme Cold Warning, from midnight Thursday Night to 11 AM CST Friday. For the Extreme Cold Watch, from Friday morning through Saturday morning. * IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 45 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes.
Dress in layers including a hat, face mask, and gloves if you must go outside.
Extreme Cold Watch issued January 21 at 2:02PM CST until January 24 at 12:00PM CST by NWS La Crosse WI
Effective: Wed January 21, 2026, 2:02 PM
Expires: Thu January 22, 2026, 12:00 AM
* WHAT...For the Extreme Cold Warning, dangerously cold wind chills as low as 45 below expected. For the Extreme Cold Watch, dangerously cold wind chills as low as 35 below possible. * WHERE...Portions of north central and northeast Iowa, southeast Minnesota, and central, southwest, and west central Wisconsin. * WHEN...For the Extreme Cold Warning, from midnight Thursday Night to 11 AM CST Friday. For the Extreme Cold Watch, from Friday morning through Saturday morning. * IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 45 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes.
Dress in layers including a hat, face mask, and gloves if you must go outside.
Extreme Cold Warning issued January 21 at 2:02PM CST until January 23 at 11:00AM CST by NWS La Crosse WI
Effective: Wed January 21, 2026, 2:02 PM
Expires: Thu January 22, 2026, 12:00 AM
* WHAT...For the Extreme Cold Warning, dangerously cold wind chills as low as 45 below expected. For the Extreme Cold Watch, dangerously cold wind chills as low as 35 below possible. * WHERE...Portions of north central and northeast Iowa, southeast Minnesota, and central, southwest, and west central Wisconsin. * WHEN...For the Extreme Cold Warning, from midnight Thursday Night to 11 AM CST Friday. For the Extreme Cold Watch, from Friday morning through Saturday morning. * IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 45 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes.
Dress in layers including a hat, face mask, and gloves if you must go outside.
Extreme Cold Warning issued January 21 at 7:12PM CST until January 23 at 11:00AM CST by NWS La Crosse WI
Effective: Wed January 21, 2026, 7:12 PM
Expires: Thu January 22, 2026, 5:00 AM
* WHAT...For the Extreme Cold Warning, dangerously cold wind chills as low as 45 below expected. For the Extreme Cold Watch, dangerously cold wind chills as low as 35 below possible. * WHERE...Portions of north central and northeast Iowa, southeast Minnesota, and central, southwest, and west central Wisconsin. * WHEN...For the Extreme Cold Warning, from midnight Thursday Night to 11 AM CST Friday. For the Extreme Cold Watch, from Friday morning through Saturday morning. * IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 45 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes.
Dress in layers including a hat, face mask, and gloves if you must go outside.
Extreme Cold Watch issued January 21 at 7:12PM CST until January 24 at 12:00PM CST by NWS La Crosse WI
Effective: Wed January 21, 2026, 7:12 PM
Expires: Thu January 22, 2026, 5:00 AM
* WHAT...For the Extreme Cold Warning, dangerously cold wind chills as low as 45 below expected. For the Extreme Cold Watch, dangerously cold wind chills as low as 35 below possible. * WHERE...Portions of north central and northeast Iowa, southeast Minnesota, and central, southwest, and west central Wisconsin. * WHEN...For the Extreme Cold Warning, from midnight Thursday Night to 11 AM CST Friday. For the Extreme Cold Watch, from Friday morning through Saturday morning. * IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 45 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes.
Dress in layers including a hat, face mask, and gloves if you must go outside.
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 3.33 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.39 μg/m3
Ozone: 75.64 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:18 AM
Sunset: 5:03 PM
Daylight: 9 hrs 30 mins
Moon Transit: 12:00 AM
Moonset: 9:30 PM
Moon Phase: Waxing Crescent
Moon Illumination: 15.4%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM2:17 AM - 4:47 AM
Minor Periods
9:00 PM - 10:30 PM8:59 AM - 10:29 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 3.77 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.29 μg/m3
Ozone: 62.16 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:18 AM
Sunset: 5:05 PM
Daylight: 9 hrs 32 mins
Moon Transit: 8:54 AM
Moonset: 10:42 PM
Moon Phase: Waxing Crescent
Moon Illumination: 24.4%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
8:24 AM - 10:54 AM8:24 AM - 10:54 AM
Minor Periods
10:12 PM - 11:42 PM9:18 AM - 10:48 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 8.53 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.78 μg/m3
Ozone: 51.24 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:18 AM
Sunset: 5:06 PM
Daylight: 9 hrs 34 mins
Moon Transit: 4:54 PM
Moonset: 11:56 PM
Moon Phase: First Quarter
Moon Illumination: 34.7%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
3:47 AM - 6:17 AM4:24 PM - 6:54 PM
Minor Periods
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM9:38 AM - 11:08 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 12.37 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.79 μg/m3
Ozone: 48.92 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:19 AM
Sunset: 5:07 PM
Daylight: 9 hrs 36 mins
Moon Transit: 5:43 PM
Moonset: 12:56 AM
Moon Phase: First Quarter
Moon Illumination: 45.8%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
4:34 AM - 7:04 AM5:13 PM - 7:43 PM
Minor Periods
10:00 AM - 11:30 AM12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Action Rating: 4 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 14.57 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 2 μg/m3
Ozone: 49.38 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:19 AM
Sunset: 5:09 PM
Daylight: 9 hrs 39 mins
Moon Transit: 6:37 PM
Moonset: 1:13 AM
Moon Phase: First Quarter
Moon Illumination: 57.1%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
5:26 AM - 7:56 AM6:07 PM - 8:37 PM
Minor Periods
10:27 AM - 11:57 AM12:43 AM - 2:13 AM
Action Rating: 3 out of 5
