Water Temperature of the Matanuska River in Palmer, AK

Current Water Temperature

46.0°F

Measurement Time: Saturday, June 13, 2026, 7:30 AM AKDT

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Matanuska River Park

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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Weather for Palmer, Alaska

Current Weather

63°F
Partly Cloudy
Partly Cloudy
63°F
61.2°F
43%
SSE 8.1 mph
9.3 mph
61.2°F
43.9°F
0 in
0%
9 mi
1016 mbar
3.6

Five Day Weather Forecast

Partly Cloudy
Sat
H: 61°F
L: 40°F
Patchy rain nearby
Sun
H: 56°F
L: 43°F
Patchy rain nearby
Mon
H: 55°F
L: 36°F
Patchy rain nearby
Tue
H: 60°F
L: 36°F
Patchy rain nearby
Wed
H: 65°F
L: 40°F

Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 0.9 μg/m3
PM10: 1.5 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 98 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 0.3 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 0.6 μg/m3
Ozone: 72 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 4:13 AM
Sun Transit: 1:56 PM
Sunset: 12:39 AM
Daylight: -4 hrs 26 mins
Moonrise: 2:18 AM
Moon Transit: 12:34 AM
Moonset: 11:46 PM
Moon Phase: Waning Crescent
Moon Illumination: 0.1%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

4:23 PM - 6:53 PM
12:04 AM - 2:34 PM

Minor Periods

12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
1:48 AM - 3:18 AM

Action Rating: 2 out of 5

Special Weather Statement issued June 13 at 2:26PM AKDT by NWS Anchorage AK

Effective: Sat June 13, 2026, 2:26 PM
Expires: Sun June 14, 2026, 6:00 AM

A strong system moving from the Gulf of Alaska into Southwest Alaska will bring a period of strong southeast winds to portions of Southcentral Alaska on Sunday. The strongest winds are expected from late Sunday morning through Sunday evening. Expect sustained winds of 20 to 30 mph with gusts to 40 mph with higher gusts on mountains of possibility 50 to 60 mph. Please use caution if driving or towing a high profile vehicle, or if planning any outdoor activities with easily lofted objects.


Special Weather Statement issued June 13 at 2:26PM AKDT by NWS Anchorage AK

Effective: Sat June 13, 2026, 2:26 PM
Expires: Sun June 14, 2026, 6:00 AM

A strong system moving from the Gulf of Alaska into Southwest Alaska will bring a period of strong southeast winds to portions of Southcentral Alaska on Sunday. The strongest winds are expected from late Sunday morning through Sunday evening. Anchorage Bowl: winds of 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 40 mph. Anchorage Hillside: winds of 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph with isolated gusts as high as 60 mph. Please use caution if driving or towing a high profile vehicle, or if planning any outdoor activities with easily lofted objects.


Special Weather Statement issued June 13 at 2:26PM AKDT by NWS Anchorage AK

Effective: Sat June 13, 2026, 2:26 PM
Expires: Sun June 14, 2026, 6:00 AM

A strong system moving from the Gulf of Alaska into Southwest Alaska will bring a period of strong southeast winds to portions of Southcentral Alaska on Sunday. The strongest winds are expected from late Sunday morning through Sunday evening. Sustained winds of 35 to 45 mph with gusts as high as 60 mph are possible in and around Portage. Please use caution if driving or towing a high profile vehicle, or if planning any outdoor activities with easily lofted objects.


Saturday, June 13, 2026

Weather Forecast

Partly Cloudy
61.2°F
39.5°F
52°F
67%
0 in
11%
0%
8.9 mph
4.6


Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 0.87 μg/m3
PM10: 1.25 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 98.58 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 1.72 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 0.32 μg/m3
Ozone: 60.79 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 4:13 AM
Sun Transit: 1:56 PM
Sunset: 12:39 AM
Daylight: -4 hrs 26 mins
Moonrise: 2:18 AM
Moon Transit: 12:34 AM
Moonset: 11:46 PM
Moon Phase: Waning Crescent
Moon Illumination: 0.1%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

4:23 PM - 6:53 PM
12:04 AM - 2:34 PM

Minor Periods

12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
1:48 AM - 3:18 AM

Action Rating: 2 out of 5

Sunday, June 14, 2026

Weather Forecast

Patchy rain nearby
55.9°F
42.8°F
50.9°F
69%
0.08 in
59%
0%
10.3 mph
3.7


Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 0.21 μg/m3
PM10: 0.31 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 99.83 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 1.17 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 0.2 μg/m3
Ozone: 57.79 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 4:13 AM
Sun Transit: 1:56 PM
Sunset: 12:40 AM
Daylight: -4 hrs 28 mins
Moonrise: 2:24 AM
Moon Transit: 1:41 PM
Moonset: 12:46 AM
Moon Phase: New
Moon Illumination: 0.7%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

5:30 PM - 8:00 PM
1:11 PM - 3:41 PM

Minor Periods

1:54 AM - 3:24 AM
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM

Action Rating: 4 out of 5

Monday, June 15, 2026

Weather Forecast

Patchy rain nearby
55°F
36°F
48.5°F
70%
0.01 in
36%
0%
5.8 mph
2.8


Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 0.3 μg/m3
PM10: 0.36 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 103.38 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 1.59 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 0.65 μg/m3
Ozone: 55.67 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 4:12 AM
Sun Transit: 1:56 PM
Sunset: 12:41 AM
Daylight: -4 hrs 29 mins
Moonrise: 3:09 AM
Moon Transit: 2:49 PM
Moonset: 1:24 AM
Moon Phase: New
Moon Illumination: 3.8%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

6:38 PM - 9:08 PM
2:19 PM - 4:49 PM

Minor Periods

2:39 AM - 4:09 AM
12:54 AM - 2:24 AM

Action Rating: 4 out of 5

Tuesday, June 16, 2026

Weather Forecast

Patchy rain nearby
59.7°F
36.1°F
50.2°F
67%
0.01 in
24%
0%
5.1 mph
4.1


Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 1.23 μg/m3
PM10: 1.27 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 117.44 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 3.58 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 0.96 μg/m3
Ozone: 51.92 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 4:12 AM
Sun Transit: 1:57 PM
Sunset: 12:42 AM
Daylight: -4 hrs 30 mins
Moonrise: 5:08 AM
Moon Transit: 3:54 PM
Moonset: 1:45 AM
Moon Phase: New
Moon Illumination: 1.0%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

7:42 PM - 10:12 PM
3:24 PM - 5:54 PM

Minor Periods

4:38 AM - 6:08 AM
1:15 AM - 2:45 AM

Action Rating: 4 out of 5

Wednesday, June 17, 2026

Weather Forecast

Patchy rain nearby
64.6°F
40.3°F
54.7°F
62%
0.03 in
39%
0%
5.1 mph
4.5


Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 2.4 μg/m3
PM10: 2.48 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 144.6 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 7.14 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 0.86 μg/m3
Ozone: 45.4 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 4:12 AM
Sun Transit: 1:57 PM
Sunset: 12:43 AM
Daylight: -4 hrs 31 mins
Moonrise: 7:17 AM
Moon Transit: 4:54 PM
Moonset: 1:46 AM
Moon Phase: Waxing Crescent
Moon Illumination: 4.6%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

8:41 PM - 11:11 PM
4:24 PM - 6:54 PM

Minor Periods

6:47 AM - 8:17 AM
1:16 AM - 2:46 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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