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

43°F
Partly cloudy
Partly cloudy
32.7°F
40.3°F
55%
WNW 28.4 mph
39.9 mph
31.2°F
28.3°F
0 in
75%
9 mi
1005 mbar
0

Five Day Weather Forecast

Patchy rain nearby
Fri
H: 50°F
L: 34°F
Overcast
Sat
H: 42°F
L: 33°F
Moderate rain
Sun
H: 40°F
L: 22°F
Patchy moderate snow
Mon
H: 15°F
L: 3°F
Moderate or heavy snow showers
Tue
H: 21°F
L: 0°F

Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 2.25 μg/m3
PM10: 2.55 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 175.85 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 3.15 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.45 μg/m3
Ozone: 87 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

High Wind Warning issued March 12 at 2:26PM CDT until March 13 at 10:00AM CDT by NWS Des Moines IA

Effective: Thu March 12, 2026, 2:26 PM
Expires: Fri March 13, 2026, 12:30 AM

* WHAT...West to northwest winds 30 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected. * WHERE...Central and northern Iowa. * WHEN...From 10 PM tonight to 10 AM CDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are expected. 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 12 at 9:44PM CDT until March 13 at 10:00AM CDT by NWS Des Moines IA

Effective: Thu March 12, 2026, 9:44 PM
Expires: Fri March 13, 2026, 7:45 AM

* WHAT...West winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to around 60 mph expected. Isolated gusts of 60 to 65 mph are possible. * WHERE...Central and northern Iowa, including I-35 and I-80. * WHEN...Until 10 AM CDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are expected. 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.


Wind Advisory issued March 12 at 2:26PM CDT until March 13 at 10:00AM CDT by NWS Des Moines IA

Effective: Thu March 12, 2026, 2:26 PM
Expires: Fri March 13, 2026, 12:30 AM

* WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts to near 50 mph, turning to west northwest overnight. * WHERE...Southern Iowa. * WHEN...Until 10 AM CDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.

Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution.


Wind Advisory issued March 12 at 9:44PM CDT until March 13 at 10:00AM CDT by NWS Des Moines IA

Effective: Thu March 12, 2026, 9:44 PM
Expires: Fri March 13, 2026, 7:45 AM

* WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts to near 50 mph, turning to west northwest overnight. * WHERE...Southern Iowa, including I-35. * WHEN...Until 10 AM CDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.

Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution.


High Wind Warning issued March 12 at 2:26PM CDT until March 13 at 7:00AM CDT by NWS Des Moines IA

Effective: Thu March 12, 2026, 2:26 PM
Expires: Fri March 13, 2026, 12:30 AM

* WHAT...West to northwest winds 30 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected. * WHERE...Central and northern Iowa. * WHEN...From 10 PM tonight to 7 AM CDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are expected. 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.
Friday, March 13, 2026

Weather Forecast

Patchy rain nearby
50.4°F
33.6°F
41.6°F
60%
0.01 in
75%
0%
28.4 mph
0.9


Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 3.4 μg/m3
PM10: 4.81 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 167.73 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 3.59 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.54 μg/m3
Ozone: 93.36 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
42.4°F
32.5°F
37.1°F
62%
0 in
0%
0%
17 mph
0.8


Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 4.58 μg/m3
PM10: 5.89 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 200.13 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 7.53 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.91 μg/m3
Ozone: 73.72 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

Moderate rain
39.7°F
21.8°F
35°F
86%
0.59 in
85%
12%
38.5 mph
0.1


Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 5.76 μg/m3
PM10: 6.39 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 190.57 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 7.31 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 3.14 μg/m3
Ozone: 69.28 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

Patchy moderate snow
14.8°F
3.3°F
10.4°F
81%
0.04 in
80%
11%
30.9 mph
0.9


Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 2.74 μg/m3
PM10: 3.29 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 174.29 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 2.67 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.43 μg/m3
Ozone: 90.96 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

Tuesday, March 17, 2026

Weather Forecast

Moderate or heavy snow showers
21.2°F
0.3°F
8.7°F
88%
0.07 in
81%
9%
12.8 mph
0


Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 4.08 μg/m3
PM10: 4.4 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 188.06 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 4.17 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.42 μg/m3
Ozone: 85 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 7:22 AM
Sun Transit: 12:00 AM
Sunset: 7:23 PM
Daylight: 12 hrs 1 mins
Moonrise: 6:43 AM
Moon Transit: 12:19 AM
Moonset: 6:08 PM
Moon Phase: New
Moon Illumination: 0.1%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
11:49 AM - 2:19 PM

Minor Periods

5:38 PM - 7:08 PM
6:13 AM - 7:43 AM

Action Rating: 5 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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