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Stillwater River

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Cool water — ease in carefully

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Cool water — ease in carefully: water temperature is 68°F, cool enough to cause cold-water shock on a sudden entry.

  • Water temperature is 68°F, cool enough to cause cold-water shock on a sudden entry.
  • Flow is within the normal range (25th–75th percentile) for Aug 23 (median 658 ft³/s over 90 years).
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river in Stillwater and Park counties in Montana, United States

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Cool water — ease in carefully

Use caution

Cool water — ease in carefully: water temperature is 68°F, cool enough to cause cold-water shock on a sudden entry.

  • Water temperature is 68°F, cool enough to cause cold-water shock on a sudden entry. USGS gauge 06205000, as of Aug 22, 6:15 PM gauge-local time
  • Flow is within the normal range (25th–75th percentile) for Aug 23 (median 658 ft³/s over 90 years). USGS daily streamflow statistics, as of Aug 22, 6:15 PM gauge-local time
Water temp
68°F
20°C
Streamflow
524 ft³/s
discharge
Gage height
1.80 ft
water level

Flow is normal for this date — within the normal range (25th–75th percentile) for Aug 23 (median 658 ft³/s over 90 years).

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

Live, provisional data from USGS gauge Stillwater River near Absarokee, MT (9.7 mi away), as of Aug 22, 6:15 PM gauge-local time.

Weather at Stillwater River

H: 89° L: 61°
Light drizzle
Light drizzle
85°
|
Feels like 82°
Precipitation
58%
Humidity
35%
Wind
6 mph
UV Index
0.8
Water Conditions:
🏊Perfect for swimming🌧️Rain expected
12 AM
Clear
70°
3 AM
Overcast
64°
6 AM
Overcast
62°
9 AM
Overcast
69°
12 PM
Overcast
81°
3 PM
Overcast
89°
6 PM
Light drizzle
85°
9 PM
Light drizzle
74°

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Stillwater River?
Stillwater River is a river in Montana.
What is the water temperature at Stillwater River?
As of August 22, 2026, the water temperature at Stillwater River in Montana is 68°F (20°C), measured by USGS gauge 06205000, 9.7 miles away.
Can you swim at Stillwater River?
Cool water — ease in carefully: water temperature is 68°F, cool enough to cause cold-water shock on a sudden entry. Checked August 22, 2026.

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