Madison River near West Yellowstone, Montana water temperature

Madison River near West Yellowstone, Montana · River

The current water temperature at Madison River near West Yellowstone is 19.7 °C (as of August 31, 2026, source: USGS).

A river can change temperature within hours — snowmelt, rain or power-plant operations show up immediately. That is why the measured value counts here, not an estimate.

19.7 °C

Measured: August 31, 2026 · continuously updated

💧 Water 19.7° · ☀️ Air 18.5° · high today 19.6°

Temperature trend of recent weeks

Measurement series & statistics

This measurement series includes 282 data points since July 3, 2026.

Lowest recorded value: 12.8 °C on August 31, 2026 · highest value: 27.7 °C on July 25, 2026.

Nearby waters

Gibbon River at Madison Jct, Ynp · 16.5 km away20.1 °C Firehole River near West Yellowstone, Montana · 16.7 km away23.0 °C Tantalus Creek at Norris Junction, Ynp · 29.3 km away26.9 °C Firehole River at Old Faithful, Ynp · 29.4 km away15.6 °C Madison River below Hebgen Lake near Grayling, Montana · 31.6 km away17.1 °C

Frequently asked questions

Can you swim at Madison River near West Yellowstone right now?
The current water temperature is 19.7 °C. See live swimming conditions, weather and quality in the BrrChecker app.

How warm is the water at Madison River near West Yellowstone?
Currently 19.7 °C (updated continuously).

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