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

Current Water Temperature

32.0°F

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

Temperature Locations

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Local Points of Interest

Riverview Park; Prospect Park; Birdland Park

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

48.9°F
Overcast
Overcast
44.2°F
48.7°F
54%
WNW 11.4 mph
21.6 mph
44.4°F
38.4°F
0 in
100%
9 mi
1009 mbar
0.6

Five Day Weather Forecast

Sunny
Tue
H: 59°F
L: 35°F
Partly Cloudy
Wed
H: 33°F
L: 23°F
Light freezing rain
Thu
H: 37°F
L: 19°F
Moderate or heavy snow showers
Fri
H: 37°F
L: 17°F
Light snow
Sat
H: 16°F
L: 4°F

Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 4.35 μg/m3
PM10: 4.95 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 160.85 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 8.05 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.95 μg/m3
Ozone: 56 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 7:39 AM
Sun Transit: 12:23 AM
Sunset: 5:07 PM
Daylight: 9 hrs 28 mins
Moonrise: 3:31 AM
Moon Transit: 8:08 AM
Moonset: 12:42 AM
Moon Phase: Waning Crescent
Moon Illumination: 15.9%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

7:38 AM - 10:08 AM
7:33 PM - 10:03 PM

Minor Periods

12:12 AM - 1:42 PM
3:01 AM - 4:31 AM

Action Rating: 3 out of 5

Tuesday, January 13, 2026

Weather Forecast

Sunny
59°F
34.5°F
43.9°F
74%
0 in
0%
0%
13.9 mph
0.1


Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 6.79 μg/m3
PM10: 7.24 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 196.01 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 12.04 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.93 μg/m3
Ozone: 44.36 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 7:39 AM
Sun Transit: 12:23 AM
Sunset: 5:07 PM
Daylight: 9 hrs 28 mins
Moonrise: 3:31 AM
Moon Transit: 8:08 AM
Moonset: 12:42 AM
Moon Phase: Waning Crescent
Moon Illumination: 15.9%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

7:38 AM - 10:08 AM
7:33 PM - 10:03 PM

Minor Periods

12:12 AM - 1:42 PM
3:01 AM - 4:31 AM

Action Rating: 3 out of 5

Wednesday, January 14, 2026

Weather Forecast

Partly Cloudy
33.4°F
22.8°F
31.6°F
67%
0 in
0%
0%
22.4 mph
0.3


Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 3.41 μg/m3
PM10: 3.74 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 165.41 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 5 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.63 μg/m3
Ozone: 65.16 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 7:39 AM
Sun Transit: 12:23 AM
Sunset: 5:08 PM
Daylight: 9 hrs 29 mins
Moonrise: 4:34 AM
Moon Transit: 8:57 AM
Moonset: 1:18 PM
Moon Phase: Waning Crescent
Moon Illumination: 8.5%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

8:27 AM - 10:57 AM
8:22 PM - 10:52 PM

Minor Periods

12:48 AM - 2:18 PM
4:04 AM - 5:34 AM

Action Rating: 2 out of 5

Thursday, January 15, 2026

Weather Forecast

Light freezing rain
37.2°F
18.7°F
26.6°F
63%
0.01 in
86%
9%
13.6 mph
0.3


Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 3.67 μg/m3
PM10: 4.19 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 172.49 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 6.54 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 2.01 μg/m3
Ozone: 62.92 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 7:39 AM
Sun Transit: 12:24 AM
Sunset: 5:09 PM
Daylight: 9 hrs 31 mins
Moonrise: 5:33 AM
Moon Transit: 9:48 AM
Moonset: 2:03 PM
Moon Phase: Waning Crescent
Moon Illumination: 3.3%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

9:14 PM - 11:44 PM
9:18 AM - 11:48 AM

Minor Periods

1:33 PM - 3:03 PM
5:03 AM - 6:33 AM

Action Rating: 2 out of 5

Friday, January 16, 2026

Weather Forecast

Moderate or heavy snow showers
37.1°F
16.8°F
29.3°F
73%
0.06 in
88%
28%
23.3 mph
0.3


Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 3.05 μg/m3
PM10: 3.44 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 166.43 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 5.33 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 2.09 μg/m3
Ozone: 64.36 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 7:38 AM
Sun Transit: 12:24 AM
Sunset: 5:10 PM
Daylight: 9 hrs 32 mins
Moonrise: 6:27 AM
Moon Transit: 10:41 AM
Moonset: 2:57 PM
Moon Phase: Waning Crescent
Moon Illumination: 0.5%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
10:11 AM - 12:41 AM

Minor Periods

2:27 PM - 3:57 PM
5:57 AM - 7:27 AM

Action Rating: 3 out of 5

Saturday, January 17, 2026

Weather Forecast

Light snow
16.1°F
4.2°F
12.2°F
58%
0.01 in
64%
35%
20.8 mph
0


Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 1.74 μg/m3
PM10: 1.77 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 163.93 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 3.3 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.23 μg/m3
Ozone: 71.08 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 7:38 AM
Sun Transit: 12:24 AM
Sunset: 5:12 PM
Daylight: 9 hrs 34 mins
Moonrise: 7:13 AM
Moon Transit: 11:33 AM
Moonset: 3:58 PM
Moon Phase: New
Moon Illumination: 0.2%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
11:03 AM - 1:33 PM

Minor Periods

3:28 PM - 4:58 PM
6:43 AM - 8:13 AM

Action Rating: 4 out of 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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