Water Temperature of the Des Moines River in Ottumwa, IA

Current Water Temperature

50.2°F

Measurement Time: Saturday, April 11, 2026, 4:20 PM CDT

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Local Points of Interest

Railroad Park

Des Moines River

Station Name: Des Moines River at Ottumwa, IA
Data Source: Water Data - usgc.gov

Elevation Above Sea Level: 630 feet

Nearest Address:
Wabash Bridge
Ottumwa, IA 52501
Wapello County

GPS Coordinates: 41.01084795, -92.4112963

Nearby Water Temperatures

Des Moines River, Pella, IA (37.9 mi)
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Mississippi River, Keokuk, IA (69.1 mi)
Mississippi River, New Boston, IL (71.6 mi)
Mississippi River, Gladstone, IL (73 mi)
Des Moines River, Des Moines, IA (75.3 mi)
Morgan Creek, Cedar Rapids, IA (75.6 mi)
Mississippi River, Canton, MO (76.1 mi)
Mississippi River, Illinois City, IL (78.3 mi)
Cedar River, Palo, IA (80 mi)
Long Branch Lake, Macon, MO (87.2 mi)
Raccoon River, Van Meter, IA (87.7 mi)
Mississippi River, Quincy, IL (92.3 mi)
South Raccoon River, Redfield, IA (98.8 mi)

Weather for Ottumwa, Iowa

Current Weather

57°F
Clear
Clear
53.5°F
57.2°F
83%
SSE 15.9 mph
27.5 mph
54.8°F
53.6°F
0 in
0%
9 mi
1017 mbar
0

Five Day Weather Forecast

Moderate rain
Sat
H: 58°F
L: 39°F
Heavy rain
Sun
H: 75°F
L: 59°F
Heavy rain
Mon
H: 71°F
L: 61°F
Patchy rain nearby
Tue
H: 74°F
L: 68°F
Moderate rain
Wed
H: 76°F
L: 60°F

Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 10.65 μg/m3
PM10: 11.15 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 182.85 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 3.75 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 2.85 μg/m3
Ozone: 87 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 6:37 AM
Sun Transit: 1:10 PM
Sunset: 7:45 PM
Daylight: 13 hrs 8 mins
Moonrise: 3:44 AM
Moon Transit: 8:30 AM
Moonset: 1:24 PM
Moon Phase: Last Quarter
Moon Illumination: 21.1%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

8:00 AM - 10:30 AM
8:04 PM - 10:34 PM

Minor Periods

12:54 AM - 2:24 PM
3:14 AM - 4:44 AM

Action Rating: 3 out of 5

Saturday, April 11, 2026

Weather Forecast

Moderate rain
58.3°F
38.7°F
49.1°F
82%
0.26 in
86%
0%
17 mph
0.5


Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 9.23 μg/m3
PM10: 9.57 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 190.41 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 5.34 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.93 μg/m3
Ozone: 63.84 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 6:37 AM
Sun Transit: 1:10 PM
Sunset: 7:45 PM
Daylight: 13 hrs 8 mins
Moonrise: 3:44 AM
Moon Transit: 8:30 AM
Moonset: 1:24 PM
Moon Phase: Last Quarter
Moon Illumination: 21.1%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

8:00 AM - 10:30 AM
8:04 PM - 10:34 PM

Minor Periods

12:54 AM - 2:24 PM
3:14 AM - 4:44 AM

Action Rating: 3 out of 5

Sunday, April 12, 2026

Weather Forecast

Heavy rain
74.5°F
58.6°F
65.1°F
87%
1.86 in
88%
0%
22.4 mph
0.4


Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 7.4 μg/m3
PM10: 7.67 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 168.77 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 3.31 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 2.03 μg/m3
Ozone: 79.48 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 6:35 AM
Sun Transit: 1:10 PM
Sunset: 7:46 PM
Daylight: 13 hrs 11 mins
Moonrise: 4:13 AM
Moon Transit: 9:18 AM
Moonset: 2:33 PM
Moon Phase: Waning Crescent
Moon Illumination: 12.6%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

8:48 AM - 11:18 AM
8:51 PM - 11:21 PM

Minor Periods

2:03 PM - 3:33 PM
3:43 AM - 5:13 AM

Action Rating: 2 out of 5

Monday, April 13, 2026

Weather Forecast

Heavy rain
71.1°F
61.2°F
66.8°F
94%
2.9 in
87%
0%
21 mph
1.6


Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 3.54 μg/m3
PM10: 3.76 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 152.29 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 2.98 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.13 μg/m3
Ozone: 68.76 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 6:34 AM
Sun Transit: 1:10 PM
Sunset: 7:47 PM
Daylight: 13 hrs 14 mins
Moonrise: 4:38 AM
Moon Transit: 10:04 AM
Moonset: 3:41 PM
Moon Phase: Waning Crescent
Moon Illumination: 6.1%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
9:34 AM - 12:04 AM

Minor Periods

3:11 PM - 4:41 PM
4:08 AM - 5:38 AM

Action Rating: 2 out of 5

Tuesday, April 14, 2026

Weather Forecast

Patchy rain nearby
74.1°F
68.4°F
70.6°F
90%
0.11 in
78%
0%
20.4 mph
1.3


Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 4.76 μg/m3
PM10: 5.2 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 147.42 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 3.17 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.33 μg/m3
Ozone: 75.04 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 6:32 AM
Sun Transit: 1:09 PM
Sunset: 7:48 PM
Daylight: 13 hrs 16 mins
Moonrise: 5:00 AM
Moon Transit: 10:49 AM
Moonset: 4:51 PM
Moon Phase: Waning Crescent
Moon Illumination: 1.9%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
10:19 AM - 12:49 AM

Minor Periods

4:21 PM - 5:51 PM
4:30 AM - 6:00 AM

Action Rating: 2 out of 5

Wednesday, April 15, 2026

Weather Forecast

Moderate rain
75.8°F
59.8°F
67.1°F
81%
0.21 in
88%
0%
21.9 mph
1


Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 4.68 μg/m3
PM10: 5.03 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 151.29 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 3.12 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.2 μg/m3
Ozone: 72.23 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 6:31 AM
Sun Transit: 1:09 PM
Sunset: 7:50 PM
Daylight: 13 hrs 19 mins
Moonrise: 5:22 AM
Moon Transit: 10:33 AM
Moonset: 6:03 PM
Moon Phase: Waning Crescent
Moon Illumination: 0.1%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

10:03 AM - 12:33 AM
10:03 AM - 12:33 AM

Minor Periods

5:33 PM - 7:03 PM
4:52 AM - 6:22 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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