Water Temperature of the Des Moines River in Des Moines, IA

Current Water Temperature

32.0°F 0.0°C
Frigid Dangerously Cold
32.0°F
Frigid < 50°F
Cold 50°–60°
Cool 60°–70°
Comfortable 70°–80°
Warm 80°+

Severe hypothermia and cold water shock risk. Unprotected swimming causes rapid loss of dexterity in under 5 minutes.

Measurement Time: Sunday, January 21, 2024, 9:15 AM CST

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Local Points of Interest

Riverview Park; Prospect Park; Birdland Park

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Des Moines River

Station Name: Des Moines - 2nd Ave
Data Source: USGS

Elevation Above Sea Level: 784 feet

Nearest Address:
2098 2nd Ave
Des Moines, IA 50314
Polk County

GPS Coordinates: 41.6125, -93.6208

Nearby Water Temperatures

Raccoon River, Van Meter, IA (17.9 mi)
Des Moines River, Swan, IA (19.6 mi)
South Raccoon River, Redfield, IA (27.5 mi)
Lake Red Rock, Pella, IA (37.5 mi)
Des Moines River, Pella, IA (37.8 mi)
North Raccoon River, Jefferson, IA (46.8 mi)
Boone River, Webster City, IA (57.4 mi)
Des Moines River, Ottumwa, IA (75.3 mi)
North Raccoon River, Sac City, IA (87.1 mi)
Cedar River, Waverly, IA (97.5 mi)
Morgan Creek, Cedar Rapids, IA (99.3 mi)
Cedar River, Palo, IA (99.6 mi)
West Nishnabotna River, Randolph, IA (113.9 mi)
Missouri River, Omaha, NE (121.7 mi)
Missouri River, Bellevue, NE (123.4 mi)

Weather for Des Moines, Iowa

Current Weather

46.8°F
Sunny
Conditions: Sunny
Humidity: 81%
Feels Like: 42.1°F
Wind: NNW 6 mph
Wind Gusts: 11.9 mph
Pressure: 29.88 in
Precipitation: 0 in
Cloud Cover: 0%
Visibility: 11.3 mi
UV Index: 1.3

Weather Forecast

Overcast
Wed
H: 57°F
L: 43°F
Overcast
Thu
H: 44°F
L: 32°F
Overcast
Fri
H: 43°F
L: 29°F
Sunny
Sat
H: 45°F
L: 29°F
Sunny
Sun
H: 47°F
L: 30°F

Air Quality

EPA Index 1 • Good

Air quality is satisfactory, and air pollution poses little or no risk.

PM2.5
4.1 μg/m³
Good
PM10
4.2 μg/m³
Good
Ozone (O3)
25 μg/m³
Photochemical
NO2
9.7 μg/m³
Nitrogen Dioxide
SO2
1.2 μg/m³
Sulfur Dioxide
CO
174 μg/m³
Carbon Monoxide

Astronomical

Sun
9h 59m daylight
Sunrise 6:59 AM
Solar Noon 11:58 AM
Sunset 4:58 PM
Moon
New • 2%
Moonrise 9:37 AM
Transit 1:55 PM
Moonset 6:13 PM

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

12:59 AM - 3:29 AM
1:25 PM - 3:55 PM

Minor Periods

9:07 AM - 10:37 AM
5:43 PM - 7:13 PM
Action Rating:
Good Action 3/5
Wednesday, November 11, 2026

Weather Forecast

Conditions: Overcast
Average Temperature: 48.6°F
Average Humidity: 76%
Chance of Rain: 2%
Wind: 10.6 mph
UV Index: 3.2

Air Quality

EPA Index 1 • Good
PM2.5
5 μg/m³
Good
PM10
5.1 μg/m³
Good
Ozone (O3)
31.2 μg/m³
Photochemical
NO2
13 μg/m³
Nitrogen Dioxide
SO2
1.1 μg/m³
Sulfur Dioxide
CO
158.9 μg/m³
Carbon Monoxide

Astronomical

Sun
9h 59m daylight
Sunrise 6:59 AM
Solar Noon 11:58 AM
Sunset 4:58 PM
Moon
New • 2%
Moonrise 9:37 AM
Transit 1:55 PM
Moonset 6:13 PM

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

12:59 AM - 3:29 AM
1:25 PM - 3:55 PM

Minor Periods

9:07 AM - 10:37 AM
5:43 PM - 7:13 PM
Action Rating:
Good Action 3/5
Thursday, November 12, 2026

Weather Forecast

Conditions: Overcast
Average Temperature: 37.8°F
Average Humidity: 73%
Chance of Rain: 0%
Wind: 13.2 mph
UV Index: 3.1

Air Quality

EPA Index 1 • Good
PM2.5
2.9 μg/m³
Good
PM10
2.9 μg/m³
Good
Ozone (O3)
49.5 μg/m³
Photochemical
NO2
6.1 μg/m³
Nitrogen Dioxide
SO2
0.6 μg/m³
Sulfur Dioxide
CO
141.3 μg/m³
Carbon Monoxide

Astronomical

Sun
9h 57m daylight
Sunrise 7:00 AM
Solar Noon 11:58 AM
Sunset 4:57 PM
Moon
Waxing Crescent • 6%
Moonrise 10:30 AM
Transit 2:47 PM
Moonset 7:05 PM

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

1:51 AM - 4:21 AM
2:17 PM - 4:47 PM

Minor Periods

10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
6:35 PM - 8:05 PM
Action Rating:
Good Action 3/5
Friday, November 13, 2026

Weather Forecast

Conditions: Overcast
Average Temperature: 35.2°F
Average Humidity: 62%
Chance of Rain: 0%
Wind: 9.6 mph
UV Index: 3.2

Air Quality

EPA Index 1 • Good
PM2.5
7.3 μg/m³
Good
PM10
7.4 μg/m³
Good
Ozone (O3)
44.7 μg/m³
Photochemical
NO2
15.3 μg/m³
Nitrogen Dioxide
SO2
0.7 μg/m³
Sulfur Dioxide
CO
202.5 μg/m³
Carbon Monoxide

Astronomical

Sun
9h 55m daylight
Sunrise 7:01 AM
Solar Noon 11:58 AM
Sunset 4:56 PM
Moon
Waxing Crescent • 13%
Moonrise 11:15 AM
Transit 3:37 PM
Moonset 8:04 PM

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

2:42 AM - 5:12 AM
3:07 PM - 5:37 PM

Minor Periods

10:45 AM - 12:15 PM
7:34 PM - 9:04 PM
Action Rating:
Fair Action 2/5
Saturday, November 14, 2026

Weather Forecast

Conditions: Sunny
Average Temperature: 35.8°F
Average Humidity: 58%
Chance of Rain: 0%
Wind: 6.2 mph
UV Index: 3.2

Air Quality

EPA Index 2 • Moderate
PM2.5
11.3 μg/m³
Good
PM10
11.7 μg/m³
Good
Ozone (O3)
27.8 μg/m³
Photochemical
NO2
25.9 μg/m³
Nitrogen Dioxide
SO2
1.1 μg/m³
Sulfur Dioxide
CO
178.4 μg/m³
Carbon Monoxide

Astronomical

Sun
9h 53m daylight
Sunrise 7:02 AM
Solar Noon 11:58 AM
Sunset 4:55 PM
Moon
Waxing Crescent • 21%
Moonrise 11:53 AM
Transit 4:26 PM
Moonset 9:05 PM

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

3:32 AM - 6:02 AM
3:56 PM - 6:26 PM

Minor Periods

11:23 AM - 12:53 PM
8:35 PM - 10:05 PM
Action Rating:
Fair Action 2/5
Sunday, November 15, 2026

Weather Forecast

Conditions: Sunny
Average Temperature: 37.2°F
Average Humidity: 72%
Chance of Rain: 2%
Wind: 6.9 mph
UV Index: 3.1

Air Quality

EPA Index 2 • Moderate
PM2.5
4.6 μg/m³
Good
PM10
4.7 μg/m³
Good
Ozone (O3)
41.6 μg/m³
Photochemical
NO2
10.6 μg/m³
Nitrogen Dioxide
SO2
0.9 μg/m³
Sulfur Dioxide
CO
184.6 μg/m³
Carbon Monoxide

Astronomical

Sun
9h 51m daylight
Sunrise 7:04 AM
Solar Noon 12:00 PM
Sunset 4:54 PM
Moon
Waxing Crescent • 31%
Moonrise 12:24 PM
Transit 5:12 PM
Moonset 10:09 PM

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

4:19 AM - 6:49 AM
4:42 PM - 7:12 PM

Minor Periods

11:54 AM - 1:24 PM
9:39 PM - 11:09 PM
Action Rating:
Very Good 4/5
The times presented here are based upon the solunar theory, which is the idea that the movements of fish and other animals are affected by the location of the sun and moon. The major periods are believed to be the times of the greatest animal activity and occur when the moon is directly overhead or underfoot (lunar transits). The minor periods also see increased activity and occur when the moon is rising or setting. The strongest activity occurs during full or new moons, and the weakest during quarter or three quarter moons. This is indicated by the Action Rating.

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