Yellowstone River water temperature

Yellowstone River, Springdale, Montana · River

The current water temperature at Yellowstone River is 13.1 °C (as of October 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.

13.1 °C

Measured: October 1, 2026 · continuously updated

💧 Water 13.1° · ☀️ Air 1.8° · high today 13.6°

Temperature trend of recent weeks

Measurement series & statistics

This measurement series includes 186 data points since September 7, 2026.

Lowest recorded value: 10.7 °C on September 15, 2026 · highest value: 18.4 °C on September 7, 2026.

Nearby waters

Yellowstone River, Big Timber, Montana · 25.2 km away13.6 °C Yellowstone River, Livingston, Montana · 30.8 km away13.8 °C Shields River, Sf Shields River near Wilsall, Montana · 50.9 km away3.5 °C Stillwater River, Absarokee, Montana · 67.2 km away5.9 °C W Rosebud Creek, Emerald Lake Campground near Roscoe · 68.7 km away5.5 °C

More measuring points: Yellowstone River

Livingston, Montana13.8 °C Big Timber, Montana13.6 °C Sidney, Montana7.6 °C Corwin Springs, Montana6.9 °C Billings, Montana6.8 °C

Frequently asked questions

Can you swim at Yellowstone River right now?
The current water temperature is 13.1 °C. See live swimming conditions, weather and quality in the BrrChecker app.

How warm is the water at Yellowstone River?
Currently 13.1 °C (updated continuously).

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