Water Temperature of the Matanuska River in Palmer, AK

Current Water Temperature

32.2°F 0.1°C
Frigid Dangerously Cold
32.2°F
Frigid < 50°F
Cold 50°–60°
Cool 60°–70°
Comfortable 70°–80°
Warm 80°+

Severe hypothermia and cold water shock risk. Unprotected swimming causes rapid loss of dexterity in under 5 minutes.

Measurement Time: Sunday, November 8, 2026, 3:30 AM AKST

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Matanuska River Park

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Matanuska River

Station Name: MATANUSKA R AT PALMER AK
Data Source: Water Data - usgc.gov

Elevation Above Sea Level: 0 feet

Nearest Address:
3448 N Old Glenn Hwy
Palmer, AK 99645
Matanuska-Susitna County

GPS Coordinates: 61.6086312, -149.0730432

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Cook Inlet, Nikiski, AK (100.5 mi)
Resurrection Bay, Seward, AK (103.5 mi)
Marathon Creek, Seward, AK (104.4 mi)
Orca Inlet, Cordova, AK (132.5 mi)
Bradley River, Fox River, AK (139.1 mi)
Kachemak Bay, Seldovia, AK (174.7 mi)
Chiniak Bay, Kodiak Station, AK (293.5 mi)
Terror River, Kodiak, AK (305.7 mi)

Weather for Palmer, Alaska

Current Weather

28.4°F
Sunny
Conditions: Sunny
Humidity: 69%
Feels Like: 26.5°F
Wind: ENE 2.2 mph
Wind Gusts: 2.5 mph
Pressure: 29.34 in
Precipitation: 0 in
Cloud Cover: 0%
Visibility: 10 mi
UV Index: 0.2

Weather Forecast

Overcast
Sun
H: 34°F
L: 19°F
Overcast
Mon
H: 31°F
L: 17°F
Heavy snow
Tue
H: 36°F
L: 21°F

Air Quality

EPA Index 1 • Good

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

PM2.5
0.5 μg/m³
Good
PM10
0.6 μg/m³
Good
Ozone (O3)
71 μg/m³
Photochemical
NO2
8.5 μg/m³
Nitrogen Dioxide
SO2
0.2 μg/m³
Sulfur Dioxide
CO
226 μg/m³
Carbon Monoxide

Astronomical

Sun
7h 46m daylight
Sunrise 8:47 AM
Solar Noon 12:40 PM
Sunset 4:33 PM
Moon
New • 0%
Moonrise 8:53 AM
Transit 12:15 PM
Moonset 3:24 PM

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

12:10 AM - 2:40 AM
11:45 AM - 2:15 PM

Minor Periods

8:23 AM - 9:53 AM
2:54 PM - 4:24 PM
Action Rating:
Peak Action 5/5

Small Craft Advisory issued November 8 at 3:09AM AKST until November 9 at 5:00PM AKST by NWS Anchorage AK

Effective: Sun November 8, 2026, 3:09 AM
Expires: Sun November 8, 2026, 3:45 PM

Coastal Waters Forecast for the Northern Gulf of Alaska Coast up to 100 nm out including Kodiak Island and Cook Inlet. Wind forecasts reflect the predominant speed and direction expected. Sea forecasts represent an average of the highest one-third of the combined wind wave and swell height. .TODAY...Variable wind less than 10 kt. Seas 2 ft. .TONIGHT...NE wind 10 kt increasing to 15 kt after midnight. Seas 2 ft building to 4 ft after midnight. .MON...N wind 25 kt. Seas 6 ft. Snow. .MON NIGHT...N wind 35 kt. Seas 9 ft. .TUE...NE wind 35 kt. Seas 8 ft. .WED...E wind 10 kt. Seas 2 ft. .THU...NE wind 10 kt. Seas 3 ft.
Sunday, November 8, 2026

Weather Forecast

Conditions: Overcast
Average Temperature: 25.8°F
Average Humidity: 75%
Chance of Rain: 19%
Wind: 8.1 mph
UV Index: 0.2

Astronomical

Sun
7h 46m daylight
Sunrise 8:47 AM
Solar Noon 12:40 PM
Sunset 4:33 PM
Moon
New • 0%
Moonrise 8:53 AM
Transit 12:15 PM
Moonset 3:24 PM

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

12:10 AM - 2:40 AM
11:45 AM - 2:15 PM

Minor Periods

8:23 AM - 9:53 AM
2:54 PM - 4:24 PM
Action Rating:
Peak Action 5/5
Monday, November 9, 2026

Weather Forecast

Conditions: Overcast
Average Temperature: 24.2°F
Average Humidity: 68%
Chance of Rain: 76%
Wind: 10.7 mph
UV Index: 0.2

Astronomical

Sun
7h 41m daylight
Sunrise 8:49 AM
Solar Noon 12:40 PM
Sunset 4:30 PM
Moon
New • 2%
Moonrise 10:34 AM
Transit 1:03 PM
Moonset 3:23 PM

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

12:09 AM - 2:39 AM
12:33 PM - 3:03 PM

Minor Periods

10:04 AM - 11:34 AM
2:53 PM - 4:23 PM
Action Rating:
Very Good 4/5
Tuesday, November 10, 2026

Weather Forecast

Conditions: Heavy snow
Average Temperature: 27.1°F
Average Humidity: 87%
Chance of Rain: 91%
Wind: 10.7 mph
UV Index: 0.2

Astronomical

Sun
7h 36m daylight
Sunrise 8:52 AM
Solar Noon 12:40 PM
Sunset 4:28 PM
Moon
New • 0%
Moonrise 12:16 PM
Transit 1:53 PM
Moonset 3:25 PM

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

12:58 AM - 3:28 AM
1:23 PM - 3:53 PM

Minor Periods

11:46 AM - 1:16 PM
2:55 PM - 4:25 PM
Action Rating:
Very Good 4/5
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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