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

51.1°F
Overcast
Overcast
46.3°F
53.9°F
92%
NNW 13.9 mph
17.1 mph
50.3°F
50°F
0 in
100%
9 mi
1016 mbar
0.4

Five Day Weather Forecast

Patchy rain nearby
Tue
H: 59°F
L: 48°F
Sunny
Wed
H: 61°F
L: 41°F
Patchy rain nearby
Thu
H: 65°F
L: 46°F
Patchy rain nearby
Fri
H: 56°F
L: 53°F
Patchy rain nearby
Sat
H: 67°F
L: 52°F

Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 2.65 μg/m3
PM10: 3.15 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 127.85 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 1.85 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.05 μg/m3
Ozone: 86 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 5:51 AM
Sun Transit: 1:11 PM
Sunset: 8:32 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs 40 mins
Moonrise: 8:08 AM
Moon Transit: 4:18 PM
Moonset: 12:25 AM
Moon Phase: Waxing Crescent
Moon Illumination: 7.4%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

2:45 AM - 5:15 AM
3:48 PM - 6:18 PM

Minor Periods

7:38 AM - 9:08 AM
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM

Action Rating: 2 out of 5

Flood Watch issued May 18 at 10:36PM CDT until May 19 at 7:00AM CDT by NWS Des Moines IA

Effective: Mon May 18, 2026, 10:36 PM
Expires: Tue May 19, 2026, 7:00 AM

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible. * WHERE...Portions of south central and southwest Iowa, including the following counties, Clarke, Decatur, Ringgold, Union, Wayne, Adams, and Taylor. * WHEN...Until 7 AM CDT Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Flooding may occur in poor drainage and urban areas. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Soil moisture is relatively high due to recent heavy rainfall. Additional rainfall tonight may lead to flash flooding. flooding.

For the latest stream observations and forecasts refer to weather.gov/desmoines/water.
Tuesday, May 19, 2026

Weather Forecast

Patchy rain nearby
59.4°F
47.7°F
56.4°F
82%
0.01 in
84%
0%
18.1 mph
7.1


Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 3.44 μg/m3
PM10: 3.66 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 137.89 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 4 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.2 μg/m3
Ozone: 63 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 5:51 AM
Sun Transit: 1:11 PM
Sunset: 8:32 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs 40 mins
Moonrise: 8:08 AM
Moon Transit: 4:18 PM
Moonset: 12:25 AM
Moon Phase: Waxing Crescent
Moon Illumination: 7.4%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

2:45 AM - 5:15 AM
3:48 PM - 6:18 PM

Minor Periods

7:38 AM - 9:08 AM
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM

Action Rating: 2 out of 5

Wednesday, May 20, 2026

Weather Forecast

Sunny
61°F
40.7°F
51.8°F
68%
0 in
0%
0%
9.4 mph
8.3


Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 2.87 μg/m3
PM10: 3.02 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 131.85 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 5.91 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.16 μg/m3
Ozone: 60.24 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 5:50 AM
Sun Transit: 1:11 PM
Sunset: 8:33 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs 42 mins
Moonrise: 9:24 AM
Moon Transit: 5:20 PM
Moonset: 12:21 AM
Moon Phase: Waxing Crescent
Moon Illumination: 14.4%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

3:49 AM - 6:19 AM
4:50 PM - 7:20 PM

Minor Periods

8:54 AM - 10:24 AM
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM

Action Rating: 3 out of 5

Thursday, May 21, 2026

Weather Forecast

Patchy rain nearby
64.7°F
45.7°F
55.3°F
74%
0.17 in
75%
0%
12.1 mph
0.3


Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 4.87 μg/m3
PM10: 5.05 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 140.63 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 10.01 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.5 μg/m3
Ozone: 50.72 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 5:49 AM
Sun Transit: 1:11 PM
Sunset: 8:33 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs 44 mins
Moonrise: 10:43 AM
Moon Transit: 6:16 PM
Moonset: 1:03 AM
Moon Phase: Waxing Crescent
Moon Illumination: 23.2%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

4:48 AM - 7:18 AM
5:46 PM - 8:16 PM

Minor Periods

10:13 AM - 11:43 AM
12:33 AM - 2:03 AM

Action Rating: 3 out of 5

Friday, May 22, 2026

Weather Forecast

Patchy rain nearby
55.8°F
52.9°F
55.2°F
92%
0.08 in
84%
0%
12.3 mph
3


Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 6.9 μg/m3
PM10: 7 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 156.53 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 7.95 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.99 μg/m3
Ozone: 57.96 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 5:49 AM
Sun Transit: 1:11 PM
Sunset: 8:34 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs 46 mins
Moonrise: 11:58 AM
Moon Transit: 7:06 PM
Moonset: 1:36 AM
Moon Phase: Waxing Crescent
Moon Illumination: 33.4%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

5:42 AM - 8:12 AM
6:36 PM - 9:06 PM

Minor Periods

11:28 AM - 12:58 AM
1:06 AM - 2:36 AM

Action Rating: 3 out of 5

Saturday, May 23, 2026

Weather Forecast

Patchy rain nearby
66.9°F
52.4°F
59.1°F
94%
0.03 in
88%
0%
9.8 mph
4


Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 5.7 μg/m3
PM10: 5.71 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 179.93 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 12.18 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.94 μg/m3
Ozone: 39.15 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 5:48 AM
Sun Transit: 1:11 PM
Sunset: 8:35 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs 47 mins
Moonrise: 1:08 PM
Moon Transit: 7:52 PM
Moonset: 2:02 AM
Moon Phase: First Quarter
Moon Illumination: 44.4%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

6:30 AM - 9:00 AM
7:22 PM - 9:52 PM

Minor Periods

12:38 AM - 2:08 PM
1:32 AM - 3:02 AM

Action Rating: 2 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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