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

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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

12°F
Patchy light snow
Patchy light snow
8.3°F
13.7°F
58%
N 2.2 mph
6.7 mph
13.7°F
7.9°F
0 in
25%
9 mi
999 mbar
0.6

Five Day Weather Forecast

Patchy light snow
Thu
H: 14°F
L: -11°F
Overcast
Fri
H: 20°F
L: -5°F
Sunny
Sat
H: 24°F
L: -3°F
Sunny
Sun
H: 27°F
L: -0°F
Sunny
Mon
H: 24°F
L: -4°F

Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 2.95 μg/m3
PM10: 3.95 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 170.85 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 2.05 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 0.95 μg/m3
Ozone: 81 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 8:00 AM
Sun Transit: 12:00 AM
Sunset: 8:10 PM
Daylight: 12 hrs 10 mins
Moonrise: 7:53 AM
Moon Transit: 12:00 AM
Moonset: 10:03 PM
Moon Phase: New
Moon Illumination: 0.3%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM

Minor Periods

9:33 PM - 11:03 PM
7:23 AM - 8:53 AM

Action Rating: 3 out of 5

Winter Weather Advisory issued March 19 at 4:01AM AKDT until March 20 at 4:00AM AKDT by NWS Anchorage AK

Effective: Thu March 19, 2026, 4:01 AM
Expires: Thu March 19, 2026, 5:15 PM

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 6 and 12 inches with localized areas of up to 18 inches possible. Snowfall rates of one inch per hour in heavy snow showers. * WHERE...Girdwood, Portage and Turnagain Pass. * WHEN...From 10 AM this morning to 4 AM AKDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be difficult. The hazardous conditions could impact the Thursday evening commute. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Bands of heavy snow showers will develop this afternoon and move over the area. Very low density snow will be easily suspended by vehicles, leading to low visibility.

Slow down and use caution while traveling. For the latest road conditions call 5 1 1 or visit 511.alaska.gov.


Winter Weather Advisory issued March 19 at 3:00PM AKDT until March 20 at 4:00AM AKDT by NWS Anchorage AK

Effective: Thu March 19, 2026, 3:00 PM
Expires: Fri March 20, 2026, 4:00 AM

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 6 and 12 inches with localized areas of up to 18 inches possible. Snowfall rates of one inch per hour in heavy snow showers. * WHERE...Girdwood, Portage and Turnagain Pass. * WHEN...Until 4 AM AKDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be difficult. The hazardous conditions could impact the evening commute. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Bands of heavy snow showers will develop this afternoon and move over the area. Very low density snow will be easily suspended by vehicles, leading to low visibility.

Slow down and use caution while traveling. For the latest road conditions call 5 1 1 or visit 511.alaska.gov.
Thursday, March 19, 2026

Weather Forecast

Patchy light snow
13.8°F
-10.5°F
1.9°F
86%
0.04 in
63%
73%
6.7 mph
0.3


Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 3.15 μg/m3
PM10: 4.11 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 209.89 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 2.99 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 0.99 μg/m3
Ozone: 82.2 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 8:00 AM
Sun Transit: 12:00 AM
Sunset: 8:10 PM
Daylight: 12 hrs 10 mins
Moonrise: 7:53 AM
Moon Transit: 12:00 AM
Moonset: 10:03 PM
Moon Phase: New
Moon Illumination: 0.3%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM

Minor Periods

9:33 PM - 11:03 PM
7:23 AM - 8:53 AM

Action Rating: 3 out of 5

Friday, March 20, 2026

Weather Forecast

Overcast
19.6°F
-5.3°F
3.8°F
75%
0 in
0%
0%
10.7 mph
0.3


Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 3.06 μg/m3
PM10: 4.13 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 174.97 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 1.86 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 0.97 μg/m3
Ozone: 83.04 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 7:57 AM
Sun Transit: 6:27 AM
Sunset: 8:12 PM
Daylight: 12 hrs 16 mins
Moonrise: 7:49 AM
Moon Transit: 3:32 PM
Moonset: 11:53 PM
Moon Phase: New
Moon Illumination: 2.8%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

7:18 PM - 9:48 PM
3:02 PM - 5:32 PM

Minor Periods

12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
7:19 AM - 8:49 AM

Action Rating: 3 out of 5

Saturday, March 21, 2026

Weather Forecast

Sunny
23.7°F
-2.7°F
7.1°F
69%
0 in
0%
0%
10.5 mph
0.4


Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 3.69 μg/m3
PM10: 5.09 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 165.21 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 1.88 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 0.99 μg/m3
Ozone: 89.04 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 7:53 AM
Sun Transit: 2:03 PM
Sunset: 8:15 PM
Daylight: 12 hrs 22 mins
Moonrise: 7:45 AM
Moon Transit: 4:25 PM
Moonset: 12:53 AM
Moon Phase: Waxing Crescent
Moon Illumination: 7.8%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

8:12 PM - 10:42 PM
3:55 PM - 6:25 PM

Minor Periods

7:15 AM - 8:45 AM
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM

Action Rating: 3 out of 5

Sunday, March 22, 2026

Weather Forecast

Sunny
27.1°F
-0.2°F
9.6°F
72%
0 in
0%
0%
10.1 mph
0.4


Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 3.76 μg/m3
PM10: 5.15 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 163.12 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 1.69 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1 μg/m3
Ozone: 89.64 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 7:50 AM
Sun Transit: 2:03 PM
Sunset: 8:18 PM
Daylight: 12 hrs 28 mins
Moonrise: 7:42 AM
Moon Transit: 5:22 PM
Moonset: 1:51 AM
Moon Phase: Waxing Crescent
Moon Illumination: 14.9%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

9:10 PM - 11:40 PM
4:52 PM - 7:22 PM

Minor Periods

7:12 AM - 8:42 AM
1:21 AM - 2:51 AM

Action Rating: 2 out of 5

Monday, March 23, 2026

Weather Forecast

Sunny
23.7°F
-4.1°F
6.8°F
71%
0 in
0%
0%
6.5 mph
0.4


Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 3.58 μg/m3
PM10: 4.81 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 194.87 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 3.99 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.05 μg/m3
Ozone: 85.46 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 7:47 AM
Sun Transit: 2:02 PM
Sunset: 8:20 PM
Daylight: 12 hrs 34 mins
Moonrise: 7:39 AM
Moon Transit: 6:23 PM
Moonset: 3:57 AM
Moon Phase: Waxing Crescent
Moon Illumination: 23.8%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
5:53 PM - 8:23 PM

Minor Periods

7:09 AM - 8:39 AM
3:27 AM - 4:57 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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