Water Temperature of the North Raccoon River in Jefferson, IA
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Measurement Time: Sunday, April 16, 2023, 10:15 AM CDT
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Station Name: Jefferson 2S
Data Source: USGS
Elevation Above Sea Level: 994 feet / 303 meters
Nearest Address:
1613 S Elm St
Jefferson, IA 50129
Greene County
GPS Coordinates: 41.9875, -94.3769
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Weather for Jefferson, Iowa
Current Weather

Humidity: 94%
Feels Like: 62.8°F
Wind: NNW 9.4 mph
Wind Gusts: 18.1 mph
Precipitation: 0 in
Cloud Cover: 0%
Visibility: 4 mi
UV Index: 0.5
Five Day Weather Forecast

Sat
H: 78°F
L: 57°F

Sun
H: 72°F
L: 46°F

Mon
H: 72°F
L: 45°F

Tue
H: 72°F
L: 48°F

Wed
H: 83°F
L: 54°F
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 1.67 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 0.37 μg/m3
Ozone: 76 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:20 PM
Sunset: 8:05 PM
Daylight: 13 hrs 31 mins
Moon Transit: 1:45 PM
Moonset: 8:26 PM
Moon Phase: New
Moon Illumination: 1.4%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
12:16 AM - 2:46 AM1:15 PM - 3:45 PM
Minor Periods
7:56 PM - 9:26 PM6:22 AM - 7:52 AM
Action Rating: 5 out of 5
Special Weather Statement issued August 23 at 6:40AM CDT by NWS Des Moines IA
Effective: Sat August 23, 2025, 6:40 AM
Expires: Sat August 23, 2025, 8:00 AM
WHAT...Fog is moving across southern Iowa and will be locally dense at times. A cold front south of Interstate 80, is moving south at 35 mph and is clearing the fog. Expect conditions to be improved by 8 am. WHERE...Portions of central and west central Iowa. WHEN...Through 8 am. IMPACTS...Drivers should be alert for quickly changing and reduced visibilities. Visibility below one quarter mile at times is possible. PREPAREDNESS AND PRECAUTIONARY ACTIONS...If driving this morning, please use low beam headlights.
Special Weather Statement issued August 23 at 6:40AM CDT by NWS Des Moines IA
Effective: Sat August 23, 2025, 6:40 AM
Expires: Sat August 23, 2025, 8:00 AM
WHAT...Fog is moving across southern Iowa and will be locally dense at times. A cold front south of Interstate 80, is moving south at 35 mph and is clearing the fog. Expect conditions to be improved by 8 am. WHERE...Portions of central and west central Iowa. WHEN...Through 8 am. IMPACTS...Drivers should be alert for quickly changing and reduced visibilities. Visibility below one quarter mile at times is possible. PREPAREDNESS AND PRECAUTIONARY ACTIONS...If driving this morning, please use low beam headlights.
Special Weather Statement issued August 23 at 6:40AM CDT by NWS Des Moines IA
Effective: Sat August 23, 2025, 6:40 AM
Expires: Sat August 23, 2025, 8:00 AM
WHAT...Fog is moving across southern Iowa and will be locally dense at times. A cold front south of Interstate 80, is moving south at 35 mph and is clearing the fog. Expect conditions to be improved by 8 am. WHERE...Portions of central and west central Iowa. WHEN...Through 8 am. IMPACTS...Drivers should be alert for quickly changing and reduced visibilities. Visibility below one quarter mile at times is possible. PREPAREDNESS AND PRECAUTIONARY ACTIONS...If driving this morning, please use low beam headlights.
Weather Forecast
Average Temperature: 68.3°F
Average Humidity: 80%
Wind: 13.9 mph
UV Index: 2
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 8.88 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 0.72 μg/m3
Ozone: 72.12 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:20 PM
Sunset: 8:05 PM
Daylight: 13 hrs 31 mins
Moon Transit: 1:45 PM
Moonset: 8:26 PM
Moon Phase: New
Moon Illumination: 1.4%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
12:16 AM - 2:46 AM1:15 PM - 3:45 PM
Minor Periods
7:56 PM - 9:26 PM6:22 AM - 7:52 AM
Action Rating: 5 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Average Temperature: 60°F
Average Humidity: 75%
Wind: 12.1 mph
UV Index: 1.9
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 10.81 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 0.5 μg/m3
Ozone: 58.24 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:19 PM
Sunset: 8:04 PM
Daylight: 13 hrs 28 mins
Moon Transit: 2:28 PM
Moonset: 8:46 PM
Moon Phase: New
Moon Illumination: 0.1%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
1:01 AM - 3:31 AM1:58 PM - 4:28 PM
Minor Periods
8:16 PM - 9:46 PM7:29 AM - 8:59 AM
Action Rating: 4 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Average Temperature: 60.7°F
Average Humidity: 72%
Wind: 8.5 mph
UV Index: 1.8
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 10.86 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 0.67 μg/m3
Ozone: 59.84 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:19 PM
Sunset: 8:02 PM
Daylight: 13 hrs 25 mins
Moon Transit: 3:09 PM
Moonset: 9:04 PM
Moon Phase: New
Moon Illumination: 1.9%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
1:42 AM - 4:12 AM2:39 PM - 5:09 PM
Minor Periods
8:34 PM - 10:04 PM8:33 AM - 10:03 AM
Action Rating: 3 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Average Temperature: 59.2°F
Average Humidity: 71%
Wind: 8.3 mph
UV Index: 1.8
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 25.25 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 0.81 μg/m3
Ozone: 55.56 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:19 PM
Sunset: 8:00 PM
Daylight: 13 hrs 23 mins
Moon Transit: 3:49 PM
Moonset: 9:23 PM
Moon Phase: Waxing Crescent
Moon Illumination: 6.1%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
2:23 AM - 4:53 AM3:19 PM - 5:49 PM
Minor Periods
8:53 PM - 10:23 PM9:37 AM - 11:07 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Average Temperature: 66.3°F
Average Humidity: 59%
Wind: 8.3 mph
UV Index: 0
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 18.43 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.14 μg/m3
Ozone: 51.92 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:18 PM
Sunset: 7:59 PM
Daylight: 13 hrs 20 mins
Moon Transit: 4:31 PM
Moonset: 9:43 PM
Moon Phase: Waxing Crescent
Moon Illumination: 12.6%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
3:04 AM - 5:34 AM4:01 PM - 6:31 PM
Minor Periods
9:13 PM - 10:43 PM10:40 AM - 12:10 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5