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Photo: US Route 191 Bozeman to Big Sky by Gallatin River by Sesamehoneytart (CC BY-SA 4.0) License

Gallatin River

River

Cool water — ease in carefully

Use caution

Cool water — ease in carefully: water temperature is 63°F, cool enough to cause cold-water shock on a sudden entry.

  • Water temperature is 63°F, cool enough to cause cold-water shock on a sudden entry.
  • Flow is within the normal range (25th–75th percentile) for Aug 22 (median 437 ft³/s over 110 years).
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Cool water — ease in carefully

Use caution

Cool water — ease in carefully: water temperature is 63°F, cool enough to cause cold-water shock on a sudden entry.

  • Water temperature is 63°F, cool enough to cause cold-water shock on a sudden entry. USGS gauge 06052500, as of Aug 22, 10:00 AM gauge-local time
  • Flow is within the normal range (25th–75th percentile) for Aug 22 (median 437 ft³/s over 110 years). USGS daily streamflow statistics, as of Aug 22, 10:00 AM gauge-local time
Water temp
63°F
17°C
Streamflow
368 ft³/s
discharge
Gage height
4.58 ft
water level

Flow is normal for this date — within the normal range (25th–75th percentile) for Aug 22 (median 437 ft³/s over 110 years).

No official beach-advisory feed for Montana yet — follow posted signs and local guidance.

Live, provisional data from USGS gauge Gallatin River at Logan MT (5.9 mi away), as of Aug 22, 10:00 AM gauge-local time.

Weather at Gallatin River

H: 92° L: 61°
Overcast
Overcast
77°
|
Feels like 72°
Precipitation
36%
Humidity
31%
Wind
7 mph
UV Index
2.3
Water Conditions:
🏊Perfect for swimming
12 AM
Clear
71°
3 AM
Overcast
66°
6 AM
Overcast
63°
9 AM
Overcast
71°
12 PM
Overcast
89°
3 PM
Overcast
91°
6 PM
Patchy rain nearby
82°
9 PM
Patchy rain nearby
74°

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Gallatin River?
Gallatin River is a river in Montana.
What is the water temperature at Gallatin River?
As of August 22, 2026, the water temperature at Gallatin River in Montana is 63°F (17°C), measured by USGS gauge 06052500, 5.9 miles away.
Can you swim at Gallatin River?
Cool water — ease in carefully: water temperature is 63°F, cool enough to cause cold-water shock on a sudden entry. Checked August 22, 2026.
How is Gallatin River rated?
Gallatin River in Montana has an average visitor rating of 4.8 out of 5, based on 26 reviews.

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