Water Temperature of the Matanuska River in Palmer, AK

Current Water Temperature

46.2°F

Measurement Time: Friday, June 20, 2025, 1:15 AM AKDT

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Local Points of Interest

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

Nearby Water Temperatures

Willow Creek, Willow, AK (29.2 mi)
Knik Arm, Anchorage, AK (37.2 mi)
Kashwitna River, Willow, AK (39.2 mi)
Talkeetna River, Talkeetna, AK (59.5 mi)
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

-0°F
Clear
Clear
-12°F
0.4°F
68%
ENE 6 mph
11.9 mph
-11.5°F
-6.6°F
0 in
0%
9 mi
1019 mbar
0

Five Day Weather Forecast

Overcast
Thu
H: 7°F
L: 0°F
Sunny
Fri
H: 4°F
L: -2°F
Sunny
Sat
H: 5°F
L: -8°F
Sunny
Sun
H: 10°F
L: -6°F
Heavy snow
Mon
H: 19°F
L: 1°F

Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 2.85 μg/m3
PM10: 2.95 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 292.85 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 6.15 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.15 μg/m3
Ozone: 72 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 10:15 AM
Sun Transit: 1:00 PM
Sunset: 3:46 PM
Daylight: 5 hrs 31 mins
Moonrise: 12:11 AM
Moon Transit: 11:56 PM
Moonset: 10:32 AM
Moon Phase: Waxing Gibbous
Moon Illumination: 96.0%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

2:38 AM - 5:08 AM
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM

Minor Periods

11:41 AM - 1:11 PM
10:02 AM - 11:32 AM

Action Rating: 3 out of 5

Thursday, January 1, 2026

Weather Forecast

Overcast
7.4°F
0.2°F
2.6°F
72%
0 in
0%
0%
6 mph
0


Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 1.78 μg/m3
PM10: 1.86 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 220.25 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 4.2 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.05 μg/m3
Ozone: 75.72 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 10:15 AM
Sun Transit: 1:00 PM
Sunset: 3:46 PM
Daylight: 5 hrs 31 mins
Moonrise: 12:11 AM
Moon Transit: 11:56 PM
Moonset: 10:32 AM
Moon Phase: Waxing Gibbous
Moon Illumination: 96.0%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

2:38 AM - 5:08 AM
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM

Minor Periods

11:41 AM - 1:11 PM
10:02 AM - 11:32 AM

Action Rating: 3 out of 5

Friday, January 2, 2026

Weather Forecast

Sunny
4.4°F
-2.3°F
1.5°F
64%
0 in
0%
0%
6.3 mph
0


Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 2.55 μg/m3
PM10: 2.75 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 268.09 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 5.31 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.21 μg/m3
Ozone: 69.88 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 10:14 AM
Sun Transit: 1:00 PM
Sunset: 3:47 PM
Daylight: 5 hrs 34 mins
Moonrise: 1:24 PM
Moon Transit: 12:00 AM
Moonset: 11:39 AM
Moon Phase: Full
Moon Illumination: 99.2%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
3:45 AM - 6:15 AM

Minor Periods

12:54 AM - 2:24 PM
11:09 AM - 12:39 AM

Action Rating: 3 out of 5

Saturday, January 3, 2026

Weather Forecast

Sunny
4.6°F
-7.7°F
-1.5°F
63%
0 in
0%
0%
6.3 mph
0


Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 1.63 μg/m3
PM10: 1.81 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 276.45 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 4.52 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.12 μg/m3
Ozone: 68.16 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 10:13 AM
Sun Transit: 1:01 PM
Sunset: 3:49 PM
Daylight: 5 hrs 36 mins
Moonrise: 3:36 PM
Moon Transit: 1:02 AM
Moonset: 11:43 AM
Moon Phase: Full
Moon Illumination: 99.9%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

12:32 AM - 3:02 AM
4:50 AM - 7:20 AM

Minor Periods

3:06 PM - 4:36 PM
11:13 AM - 12:43 AM

Action Rating: 3 out of 5

Sunday, January 4, 2026

Weather Forecast

Sunny
9.6°F
-6°F
1.5°F
63%
0 in
0%
0%
7.6 mph
0


Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 2.13 μg/m3
PM10: 2.33 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 276.58 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 7.21 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.05 μg/m3
Ozone: 70.08 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 10:12 AM
Sun Transit: 1:01 PM
Sunset: 3:51 PM
Daylight: 5 hrs 39 mins
Moonrise: 5:42 PM
Moon Transit: 2:04 AM
Moonset: 11:41 AM
Moon Phase: Full
Moon Illumination: 98.1%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

1:34 AM - 4:04 AM
5:52 AM - 8:22 AM

Minor Periods

5:12 PM - 6:42 PM
11:11 AM - 12:41 AM

Action Rating: 3 out of 5

Monday, January 5, 2026

Weather Forecast

Heavy snow
19.3°F
1.3°F
10.9°F
74%
0.08 in
84%
33%
7.8 mph
0


Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 2.36 μg/m3
PM10: 2.62 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 200.63 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 8.56 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.03 μg/m3
Ozone: 76.23 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 10:11 AM
Sun Transit: 1:01 PM
Sunset: 3:53 PM
Daylight: 5 hrs 42 mins
Moonrise: 7:36 PM
Moon Transit: 3:01 AM
Moonset: 11:38 AM
Moon Phase: Full
Moon Illumination: 93.7%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

2:31 AM - 5:01 AM
6:48 AM - 9:18 AM

Minor Periods

7:06 PM - 8:36 PM
11:08 AM - 12:38 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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