Yellowstone River at Billings, Montana water temperature

Yellowstone River at Billings, Montana · River

The current water temperature at Yellowstone River at Billings is 20.8 °C (as of September 1, 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.

20.8 °C

Measured: September 1, 2026 · continuously updated

💧 Water 20.8° · ☀️ Air 25.7° · high today 26.7°

Temperature trend of recent weeks

Measurement series & statistics

This measurement series includes 254 data points since July 3, 2026.

Lowest recorded value: 17.9 °C on August 31, 2026 · highest value: 26.2 °C on August 1, 2026.

Nearby waters

Bighorn River at bridge, at St. Xavier, Montana · 67.4 km away14.5 °C Stillwater River near Absarokee, Montana · 79.7 km away18.2 °C Shoshone River near Lovell, Wyoming · 107.0 km away19.2 °C W Rosebud Creek at Emerald Lake Campground near Roscoe · 113.5 km away13.4 °C Yellowstone River at Big Timber, Montana · 114.2 km away18.8 °C

Frequently asked questions

Can you swim at Yellowstone River at Billings right now?
The current water temperature is 20.8 °C. See live swimming conditions, weather and quality in the BrrChecker app.

How warm is the water at Yellowstone River at Billings?
Currently 20.8 °C (updated continuously).

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