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

30.9°F
Clear
Clear
23.8°F
31.2°F
82%
W 7.6 mph
16 mph
26.6°F
28.1°F
0 in
0%
9 mi
1026 mbar
0

Five Day Weather Forecast

Partly Cloudy
Thu
H: 59°F
L: 30°F
Overcast
Fri
H: 46°F
L: 37°F
Overcast
Sat
H: 46°F
L: 33°F
Heavy rain
Sun
H: 44°F
L: 21°F
Overcast
Mon
H: 13°F
L: 2°F

Air Quality

PM2.5: 7.85 μg/m3
PM10: 10.15 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 172.85 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 7.25 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.95 μg/m3
Ozone: 62 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 7:31 AM
Sun Transit: 12:00 AM
Sunset: 7:18 PM
Daylight: 11 hrs 47 mins
Moonrise: 4:01 AM
Moon Transit: 8:14 AM
Moonset: 12:30 AM
Moon Phase: Last Quarter
Moon Illumination: 25.6%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

7:44 AM - 10:14 AM
7:40 PM - 10:10 PM

Minor Periods

12:00 AM - 1:30 PM
3:31 AM - 5:01 AM

Action Rating: 4 out of 5

High Wind Warning issued March 11 at 9:33PM CDT until March 13 at 10:00AM CDT by NWS Des Moines IA

Effective: Wed March 11, 2026, 9:33 PM
Expires: Thu March 12, 2026, 7:45 AM

* WHAT...West to northwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to near 60 mph expected. * WHERE...Jasper, Polk, and Poweshiek Counties, including I-80. * WHEN...From 10 PM Thursday to 10 AM CDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are possible. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles on north south roads.

Damaging winds can blow down tree limbs and power lines, causing power outages. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.


High Wind Warning issued March 11 at 9:33PM CDT until March 13 at 7:00AM CDT by NWS Des Moines IA

Effective: Wed March 11, 2026, 9:33 PM
Expires: Thu March 12, 2026, 7:45 AM

* WHAT...West to northwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to near 60 mph expected. * WHERE...Dallas, Audubon, and Guthrie Counties, including I-80. * WHEN...From 10 PM Thursday to 7 AM CDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds can blow down tree limbs and power lines, causing power outages. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.

Remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Watch for falling debris and tree limbs. Use caution if you must drive.


High Wind Watch issued March 11 at 12:45PM CDT until March 13 at 10:00AM CDT by NWS Des Moines IA

Effective: Wed March 11, 2026, 12:45 PM
Expires: Wed March 11, 2026, 10:45 PM

* WHAT...West to northwest winds sustained at 30 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph possible. * WHERE...Much of northern Iowa and portions of central Iowa. * WHEN...From Thursday night into Friday morning. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are possible. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles on north south roads.

Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates.


High Wind Warning issued March 11 at 9:33PM CDT until March 13 at 10:00AM CDT by NWS Des Moines IA

Effective: Wed March 11, 2026, 9:33 PM
Expires: Thu March 12, 2026, 7:45 AM

* WHAT...West to northwest winds 30 to 35 mph with gusts up to around 60 mph expected. * WHERE...Northern into central Iowa, including I-35. * WHEN...From 10 PM Thursday to 10 AM CDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds can blow down tree limbs and power lines, causing power outages. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.

Remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Watch for falling debris and tree limbs. Use caution if you must drive.


High Wind Warning issued March 11 at 9:33PM CDT until March 13 at 7:00AM CDT by NWS Des Moines IA

Effective: Wed March 11, 2026, 9:33 PM
Expires: Thu March 12, 2026, 7:45 AM

* WHAT...West to northwest winds 30 to 35 mph with gusts up to around 60 mph expected. * WHERE...Northern into central Iowa. * WHEN...From 10 PM Thursday to 7 AM CDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds can blow down tree limbs and power lines, causing power outages. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.

Remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Watch for falling debris and tree limbs. Use caution if you must drive.
Thursday, March 12, 2026

Weather Forecast

Partly Cloudy
58.8°F
30.2°F
42.8°F
63%
0 in
0%
0%
30.6 mph
0.8


Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 6.21 μg/m3
PM10: 7.83 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 185.09 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 7.3 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.95 μg/m3
Ozone: 77.96 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 7:31 AM
Sun Transit: 12:00 AM
Sunset: 7:18 PM
Daylight: 11 hrs 47 mins
Moonrise: 4:01 AM
Moon Transit: 8:14 AM
Moonset: 12:30 AM
Moon Phase: Last Quarter
Moon Illumination: 25.6%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

7:44 AM - 10:14 AM
7:40 PM - 10:10 PM

Minor Periods

12:00 AM - 1:30 PM
3:31 AM - 5:01 AM

Action Rating: 4 out of 5

Friday, March 13, 2026

Weather Forecast

Overcast
46°F
36.7°F
41.6°F
50%
0 in
0%
0%
29.8 mph
0


Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 3.06 μg/m3
PM10: 3.63 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 169.85 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 3.37 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.71 μg/m3
Ozone: 96.72 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 7:29 AM
Sun Transit: 12:00 AM
Sunset: 7:19 PM
Daylight: 11 hrs 50 mins
Moonrise: 4:45 AM
Moon Transit: 9:06 AM
Moonset: 1:31 PM
Moon Phase: Waning Crescent
Moon Illumination: 16.4%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

8:36 AM - 11:06 AM
8:31 PM - 11:01 PM

Minor Periods

1:01 PM - 2:31 PM
4:15 AM - 5:45 AM

Action Rating: 2 out of 5

Saturday, March 14, 2026

Weather Forecast

Overcast
45.9°F
32.9°F
37.7°F
46%
0 in
0%
0%
18.6 mph
1


Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 6.06 μg/m3
PM10: 7.68 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 241.87 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 10.61 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 2.17 μg/m3
Ozone: 67.04 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 7:28 AM
Sun Transit: 12:00 AM
Sunset: 7:20 PM
Daylight: 11 hrs 52 mins
Moonrise: 5:22 AM
Moon Transit: 9:56 AM
Moonset: 2:38 PM
Moon Phase: Waning Crescent
Moon Illumination: 8.9%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

9:21 PM - 11:51 PM
9:26 AM - 11:56 AM

Minor Periods

2:08 PM - 3:38 PM
4:52 AM - 6:22 AM

Action Rating: 2 out of 5

Sunday, March 15, 2026

Weather Forecast

Heavy rain
44.3°F
20.6°F
34.4°F
87%
1.51 in
70%
30%
36.9 mph
1


Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 7.52 μg/m3
PM10: 8.87 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 200.12 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 7.3 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 3.58 μg/m3
Ozone: 70.23 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 7:26 AM
Sun Transit: 12:00 AM
Sunset: 7:21 PM
Daylight: 11 hrs 55 mins
Moonrise: 5:53 AM
Moon Transit: 10:45 AM
Moonset: 3:47 PM
Moon Phase: Waning Crescent
Moon Illumination: 3.6%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
10:15 AM - 12:45 AM

Minor Periods

3:17 PM - 4:47 PM
5:23 AM - 6:53 AM

Action Rating: 2 out of 5

Monday, March 16, 2026

Weather Forecast

Overcast
13.3°F
1.8°F
9.1°F
82%
0 in
0%
10%
28.4 mph
1


Air Quality

AQI: 0 -
PM2.5: 0 μg/m3
PM10: 0 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 0 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 0 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 0 μg/m3
Ozone: 0 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 7:24 AM
Sun Transit: 12:00 AM
Sunset: 7:22 PM
Daylight: 11 hrs 58 mins
Moonrise: 6:19 AM
Moon Transit: 11:33 AM
Moonset: 4:57 PM
Moon Phase: Waning Crescent
Moon Illumination: 0.6%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

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

Minor Periods

4:27 PM - 5:57 PM
5:49 AM - 7:19 AM

Action Rating: 3 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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