Water Temperature of the Des Moines River in Ottumwa, IA

Current Water Temperature

59.4°F 15.2°C
Cold Thermal Gear Required
59.4°F
Frigid < 50°F
Cold 50°–60°
Cool 60°–70°
Comfortable 70°–80°
Warm 80°+

Cold shock risk with rapid dexterity loss (10–15 mins). Wetsuit or drysuit strongly advised for any immersion.

Measurement Time: Thursday, November 5, 2026, 5:20 PM CST

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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, 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

46.2°F
Overcast
Conditions: Overcast
Humidity: 82%
Feels Like: 41.2°F
Wind: N 10.5 mph
Wind Gusts: 19.9 mph
Pressure: 30.09 in
Precipitation: 0 in
Cloud Cover: 100%
Visibility: 6 mi
UV Index: 0

Weather Forecast

Overcast
Thu
H: 52°F
L: 46°F
Sunny
Fri
H: 48°F
L: 37°F
Sunny
Sat
H: 54°F
L: 35°F

Air Quality

EPA Index 1 • Good

Air quality is satisfactory, and air pollution poses little or no risk.

PM2.5
2.7 μg/m³
Good
PM10
2.7 μg/m³
Good
Ozone (O3)
58 μg/m³
Photochemical
NO2
3.6 μg/m³
Nitrogen Dioxide
SO2
0.4 μg/m³
Sulfur Dioxide
CO
127 μg/m³
Carbon Monoxide

Astronomical

Sun
10h 15m daylight
Sunrise 6:46 AM
Solar Noon 11:53 AM
Sunset 5:01 PM
Moon
Waning Crescent • 11%
Moonrise 3:00 AM
Transit 9:06 AM
Moonset 3:02 PM

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

8:36 AM - 11:06 AM
8:58 PM - 11:28 PM

Minor Periods

2:30 AM - 4:00 AM
2:32 PM - 4:02 PM
Action Rating:
Fair Action 2/5
Thursday, November 5, 2026

Weather Forecast

Conditions: Overcast
Average Temperature: 49°F
Average Humidity: 80%
Chance of Rain: 68%
Wind: 14.3 mph
UV Index: 0.2

Astronomical

Sun
10h 15m daylight
Sunrise 6:46 AM
Solar Noon 11:53 AM
Sunset 5:01 PM
Moon
Waning Crescent • 11%
Moonrise 3:00 AM
Transit 9:06 AM
Moonset 3:02 PM

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

8:36 AM - 11:06 AM
8:58 PM - 11:28 PM

Minor Periods

2:30 AM - 4:00 AM
2:32 PM - 4:02 PM
Action Rating:
Fair Action 2/5
Friday, November 6, 2026

Weather Forecast

Conditions: Sunny
Average Temperature: 42.7°F
Average Humidity: 68%
Chance of Rain: 8%
Wind: 9.4 mph
UV Index: 2.6

Astronomical

Sun
10h 13m daylight
Sunrise 6:47 AM
Solar Noon 11:53 AM
Sunset 5:00 PM
Moon
Waning Crescent • 5%
Moonrise 4:07 AM
Transit 9:50 AM
Moonset 3:24 PM

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

9:20 AM - 11:50 AM
9:42 PM - 12:12 AM

Minor Periods

3:37 AM - 5:07 AM
2:54 PM - 4:24 PM
Action Rating:
Fair Action 2/5
Saturday, November 7, 2026

Weather Forecast

Conditions: Sunny
Average Temperature: 43.2°F
Average Humidity: 69%
Chance of Rain: 9%
Wind: 8.1 mph
UV Index: 2.3

Astronomical

Sun
10h 10m daylight
Sunrise 6:48 AM
Solar Noon 11:53 AM
Sunset 4:58 PM
Moon
Waning Crescent • 1%
Moonrise 5:13 AM
Transit 10:34 AM
Moonset 3:48 PM

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

10:04 AM - 12:34 PM
10:27 PM - 12:57 AM

Minor Periods

4:43 AM - 6:13 AM
3:18 PM - 4:48 PM
Action Rating:
Good Action 3/5
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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