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Jefferson Slough

River

Cool water — ease in carefully

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Cool water — ease in carefully: water temperature is 64°F, cool enough to cause cold-water shock on a sudden entry.

  • Water temperature is 64°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 7 ft³/s over 74 years).
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Cool water — ease in carefully

Use caution

Cool water — ease in carefully: water temperature is 64°F, cool enough to cause cold-water shock on a sudden entry.

  • Water temperature is 64°F, cool enough to cause cold-water shock on a sudden entry. USGS gauge 06035000, as of Aug 22, 12:15 PM gauge-local time
  • Flow is within the normal range (25th–75th percentile) for Aug 22 (median 7 ft³/s over 74 years). USGS daily streamflow statistics, as of Aug 22, 12:15 PM gauge-local time
Water temp
64°F
18°C
Streamflow
7 ft³/s
discharge
Gage height
1.08 ft
water level

Flow is normal for this date — within the normal range (25th–75th percentile) for Aug 22 (median 7 ft³/s over 74 years).

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

Live, provisional data from USGS gauge Willow Creek near Harrison MT (13 mi away), as of Aug 22, 12:15 PM gauge-local time.

Weather at Jefferson Slough

H: 92° L: 58°
Overcast
Overcast
85°
|
Feels like 82°
Precipitation
57%
Humidity
24%
Wind
2 mph
UV Index
5.8
Water Conditions:
🏊Perfect for swimming🧴High UV - use sunscreen
12 AM
Clear
72°
3 AM
Overcast
69°
6 AM
Overcast
67°
9 AM
Overcast
74°
12 PM
Overcast
85°
3 PM
Overcast
92°
6 PM
Light drizzle
83°
9 PM
Light drizzle
73°

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Jefferson Slough?
Jefferson Slough is a river in Montana.
What is the water temperature at Jefferson Slough?
As of August 22, 2026, the water temperature at Jefferson Slough in Montana is 64°F (18°C), measured by USGS gauge 06035000, 13 miles away.
Can you swim at Jefferson Slough?
Cool water — ease in carefully: water temperature is 64°F, cool enough to cause cold-water shock on a sudden entry. Checked August 22, 2026.
What amenities does Jefferson Slough have?
Visitor-listed amenities at Jefferson Slough include camping-nearby.

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Amenities

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