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

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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

65.1°F
Sunny
Sunny
65.1°F
72.1°F
37%
SSW 15.4 mph
17.8 mph
70.1°F
45.3°F
0 in
0%
9 mi
1016 mbar
6

Five Day Weather Forecast

Sunny
Sun
H: 77°F
L: 36°F
Fog
Mon
H: 78°F
L: 43°F
Patchy rain nearby
Tue
H: 66°F
L: 51°F
Heavy rain
Wed
H: 42°F
L: 35°F
Patchy rain nearby
Thu
H: 38°F
L: 33°F

Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 6.55 μg/m3
PM10: 6.95 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 213.85 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 5.75 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 2.25 μg/m3
Ozone: 103 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 7:02 AM
Sun Transit: 1:19 PM
Sunset: 7:37 PM
Daylight: 12 hrs 34 mins
Moonrise: 4:16 PM
Moon Transit: 11:11 PM
Moonset: 5:29 AM
Moon Phase: Waxing Gibbous
Moon Illumination: 86.2%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

9:47 AM - 12:17 AM
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM

Minor Periods

3:46 PM - 5:16 PM
4:59 AM - 6:29 AM

Action Rating: 2 out of 5

Sunday, March 29, 2026

Weather Forecast

Sunny
76.5°F
36.3°F
55.5°F
48%
0 in
0%
0%
15.4 mph
1.4


Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 4.27 μg/m3
PM10: 4.47 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 183.85 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 5.19 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.99 μg/m3
Ozone: 82.12 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 7:02 AM
Sun Transit: 1:19 PM
Sunset: 7:37 PM
Daylight: 12 hrs 34 mins
Moonrise: 4:16 PM
Moon Transit: 11:11 PM
Moonset: 5:29 AM
Moon Phase: Waxing Gibbous
Moon Illumination: 86.2%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

9:47 AM - 12:17 AM
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM

Minor Periods

3:46 PM - 5:16 PM
4:59 AM - 6:29 AM

Action Rating: 2 out of 5

Monday, March 30, 2026

Weather Forecast

Fog
77.9°F
42.6°F
60.8°F
77%
0 in
0%
0%
16.3 mph
1.4


Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 9.34 μg/m3
PM10: 9.47 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 220.05 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 9.29 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 2.3 μg/m3
Ozone: 76.64 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 7:01 AM
Sun Transit: 1:18 PM
Sunset: 7:38 PM
Daylight: 12 hrs 37 mins
Moonrise: 5:25 PM
Moon Transit: 11:55 PM
Moonset: 5:53 AM
Moon Phase: Waxing Gibbous
Moon Illumination: 93.0%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

10:33 AM - 1:03 PM
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM

Minor Periods

4:55 PM - 6:25 PM
5:23 AM - 6:53 AM

Action Rating: 3 out of 5

Tuesday, March 31, 2026

Weather Forecast

Patchy rain nearby
66.4°F
50.7°F
59.9°F
69%
0.13 in
81%
0%
20.6 mph
0.8


Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 6.48 μg/m3
PM10: 6.88 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 175.33 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 5.18 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.91 μg/m3
Ozone: 88.52 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 6:59 AM
Sun Transit: 1:18 PM
Sunset: 7:39 PM
Daylight: 12 hrs 40 mins
Moonrise: 6:32 PM
Moon Transit: 12:00 AM
Moonset: 6:14 AM
Moon Phase: Waxing Gibbous
Moon Illumination: 97.6%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
11:17 AM - 1:47 PM

Minor Periods

6:02 PM - 7:32 PM
5:44 AM - 7:14 AM

Action Rating: 4 out of 5

Wednesday, April 1, 2026

Weather Forecast

Heavy rain
41.9°F
35°F
39.1°F
68%
0.94 in
70%
0%
17 mph
0.7


Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 2.21 μg/m3
PM10: 2.27 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 177.59 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 3.64 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.33 μg/m3
Ozone: 87.52 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 6:57 AM
Sun Transit: 1:18 PM
Sunset: 7:40 PM
Daylight: 12 hrs 43 mins
Moonrise: 7:37 PM
Moon Transit: 12:38 AM
Moonset: 6:34 AM
Moon Phase: Full
Moon Illumination: 99.8%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

12:08 AM - 2:38 AM
11:59 AM - 2:29 PM

Minor Periods

7:07 PM - 8:37 PM
6:04 AM - 7:34 AM

Action Rating: 3 out of 5

Thursday, April 2, 2026

Weather Forecast

Patchy rain nearby
38°F
32.5°F
35.5°F
89%
0.12 in
78%
10%
16.3 mph
0


Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 3.93 μg/m3
PM10: 3.96 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 200.93 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 6.41 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.63 μg/m3
Ozone: 71.31 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 6:56 AM
Sun Transit: 1:18 PM
Sunset: 7:41 PM
Daylight: 12 hrs 45 mins
Moonrise: 8:43 PM
Moon Transit: 1:20 AM
Moonset: 6:54 AM
Moon Phase: Full
Moon Illumination: 99.5%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

12:50 AM - 3:20 AM
12:42 AM - 3:12 PM

Minor Periods

8:13 PM - 9:43 PM
6:24 AM - 7:54 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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