Water Temperature of the Matanuska River in Palmer, AK

Current Water Temperature

32.4°F 0.2°C
Frigid Dangerously Cold
32.4°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: Tuesday, November 10, 2026, 4:30 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

39.6°F
Mainly Sunny
Conditions: Mainly Sunny
Humidity: 59%
Feels Like: 32.2°F
Wind: NE 6.6 mph
Wind Gusts: 18.3 mph
Pressure: 29 in
Precipitation: 0 in
Cloud Cover: 47%
Visibility: 50.7 mi
UV Index: 0.6

Weather Forecast

Heavy Snow
Tue
H: 40°F
L: 32°F
Light Snow
Wed
H: 38°F
L: 31°F
Overcast
Thu
H: 37°F
L: 23°F
Overcast
Fri
H: 32°F
L: 23°F
Moderate Snow
Sat
H: 33°F
L: 27°F

Air Quality

EPA Index 1 • Good

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

PM2.5
0.2 μg/m³
Good
PM10
0.2 μg/m³
Good
Ozone (O3)
75 μg/m³
Photochemical
NO2
0.9 μg/m³
Nitrogen Dioxide
SO2
0.1 μg/m³
Sulfur Dioxide
CO
116 μg/m³
Carbon Monoxide

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
Tuesday, November 10, 2026

Weather Forecast

Conditions: Heavy Snow
Average Temperature: 36.1°F
Average Humidity: 66%
Chance of Rain: 100%
Wind: 14 mph
UV Index: 0.8

Air Quality

EPA Index 1 • Good
PM2.5
0.3 μg/m³
Good
PM10
0.5 μg/m³
Good
Ozone (O3)
76.3 μg/m³
Photochemical
NO2
1.1 μg/m³
Nitrogen Dioxide
SO2
0.1 μg/m³
Sulfur Dioxide
CO
115.6 μg/m³
Carbon Monoxide

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
Wednesday, November 11, 2026

Weather Forecast

Conditions: Light Snow
Average Temperature: 34.3°F
Average Humidity: 66%
Chance of Rain: 38%
Wind: 6.6 mph
UV Index: 0.7

Air Quality

EPA Index 1 • Good
PM2.5
0.7 μg/m³
Good
PM10
0.8 μg/m³
Good
Ozone (O3)
71.1 μg/m³
Photochemical
NO2
2.1 μg/m³
Nitrogen Dioxide
SO2
0 μg/m³
Sulfur Dioxide
CO
154 μg/m³
Carbon Monoxide

Astronomical

Sun
7h 30m daylight
Sunrise 8:55 AM
Solar Noon 12:40 PM
Sunset 4:25 PM
Moon
New • 2%
Moonrise 1:49 PM
Transit 2:45 PM
Moonset 3:40 PM

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

1:49 AM - 4:19 AM
2:15 PM - 4:45 PM

Minor Periods

1:19 PM - 2:49 PM
3:10 PM - 4:40 PM
Action Rating:
Peak Action 5/5
Thursday, November 12, 2026

Weather Forecast

Conditions: Overcast
Average Temperature: 31.6°F
Average Humidity: 76%
Chance of Rain: 43%
Wind: 4.9 mph
UV Index: 0.6

Air Quality

EPA Index 1 • Good
PM2.5
0.8 μg/m³
Good
PM10
0.8 μg/m³
Good
Ozone (O3)
71.5 μg/m³
Photochemical
NO2
3.8 μg/m³
Nitrogen Dioxide
SO2
0.1 μg/m³
Sulfur Dioxide
CO
166.5 μg/m³
Carbon Monoxide

Astronomical

Sun
7h 25m daylight
Sunrise 8:58 AM
Solar Noon 12:40 PM
Sunset 4:23 PM
Moon
Waxing Crescent • 6%
Moonrise 2:37 PM
Transit 3:36 PM
Moonset 4:40 PM

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

2:41 AM - 5:11 AM
3:06 PM - 5:36 PM

Minor Periods

2:07 PM - 3:37 PM
4:10 PM - 5:40 PM
Action Rating:
Good Action 3/5
Friday, November 13, 2026

Weather Forecast

Conditions: Overcast
Average Temperature: 27.3°F
Average Humidity: 73%
Chance of Rain: 7%
Wind: 3.5 mph
UV Index: 0.7

Air Quality

EPA Index 1 • Good
PM2.5
0.8 μg/m³
Good
PM10
1 μg/m³
Good
Ozone (O3)
66.9 μg/m³
Photochemical
NO2
2.6 μg/m³
Nitrogen Dioxide
SO2
0 μg/m³
Sulfur Dioxide
CO
172 μg/m³
Carbon Monoxide

Astronomical

Sun
7h 20m daylight
Sunrise 9:00 AM
Solar Noon 12:40 PM
Sunset 4:20 PM
Moon
Waxing Crescent • 13%
Moonrise 2:47 PM
Transit 4:27 PM
Moonset 6:14 PM

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

3:32 AM - 6:02 AM
3:57 PM - 6:27 PM

Minor Periods

2:17 PM - 3:47 PM
5:44 PM - 7:14 PM
Action Rating:
Good Action 3/5
Saturday, November 14, 2026

Weather Forecast

Conditions: Moderate Snow
Average Temperature: 29.5°F
Average Humidity: 68%
Chance of Rain: 49%
Wind: 3.2 mph
UV Index: 0.6

Air Quality

EPA Index 1 • Good
PM2.5
1 μg/m³
Good
PM10
1.4 μg/m³
Good
Ozone (O3)
76.9 μg/m³
Photochemical
NO2
1.6 μg/m³
Nitrogen Dioxide
SO2
0.1 μg/m³
Sulfur Dioxide
CO
203.1 μg/m³
Carbon Monoxide

Astronomical

Sun
7h 15m daylight
Sunrise 9:03 AM
Solar Noon 12:40 PM
Sunset 4:18 PM
Moon
Waxing Crescent • 21%
Moonrise 2:48 PM
Transit 5:15 PM
Moonset 7:53 PM

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

4:21 AM - 6:51 AM
4:45 PM - 7:15 PM

Minor Periods

2:18 PM - 3:48 PM
7:23 PM - 8:53 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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