Water Temperature of the Des Moines River in Pella, IA

Current Water Temperature

60.4°F

Measurement Time: Tuesday, November 3, 2026, 1:15 PM CST

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Local Points of Interest

Lake Red Rock; Red Rock Reservoir; Lake Red Rock - South Tailwater; Gladys Black Bald Eagle Refuge

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Des Moines River

Station Name: Des Moines River near Pella, IA
Data Source: Water Data - usgc.gov

Elevation Above Sea Level: 742 feet

Nearest Address:
1102 198th Pl
Pella, IA 50138
Marion County

GPS Coordinates: 41.36055325, -92.9732556

Nearby Water Temperatures

Lake Red Rock, Pella, IA (0.3 mi)
Des Moines River, Swan, IA (18.1 mi)
Des Moines River, Des Moines, IA (37.8 mi)
Des Moines River, Ottumwa, IA (37.9 mi)
Raccoon River, Van Meter, IA (52 mi)
South Raccoon River, Redfield, IA (63 mi)
Morgan Creek, Cedar Rapids, IA (76.2 mi)
Cedar River, Palo, IA (78.4 mi)
North Raccoon River, Jefferson, IA (84.4 mi)
Boone River, Webster City, IA (85.5 mi)
Cedar River, Waverly, IA (98.6 mi)
Mississippi River, New Boston, IL (100.1 mi)
Mississippi River, Illinois City, IL (101.9 mi)
Mississippi River, Gladstone, IL (106.8 mi)
Mississippi River, Keokuk, IA (107 mi)

Weather for Pella, Iowa

Current Weather

57.7°F
Overcast
Conditions: Overcast
Humidity: 90%
Feels Like: 54.1°F
Wind: SSE 9.2 mph
Wind Gusts: 22.4 mph
Pressure: 29.56 in
Precipitation: 0 in
Cloud Cover: 88%
Visibility: 6 mi
UV Index: 0

Weather Forecast

Patchy rain nearby
Tue
H: 70°F
L: 57°F
Patchy rain nearby
Wed
H: 57°F
L: 49°F
Overcast
Thu
H: 54°F
L: 45°F

Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 1.2 μg/m3
PM10: 1.2 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 163 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 6 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 0.5 μg/m3
Ozone: 39 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 6:46 AM
Sun Transit: 11:55 AM
Sunset: 5:04 PM
Daylight: 10 hrs 18 mins
Moonrise: 12:45 AM
Moon Transit: 7:39 AM
Moonset: 2:21 PM
Moon Phase: Last Quarter
Moon Illumination: 28.0%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

7:09 AM - 9:39 AM
7:07 PM - 9:37 PM

Minor Periods

1:51 PM - 3:21 PM
12:15 AM - 1:45 AM

Action Rating: 3 out of 5

Flood Watch issued November 3 at 10:27AM CST until November 7 at 12:00PM CST by NWS Des Moines IA

Effective: Tue November 3, 2026, 10:27 AM
Expires: Wed November 4, 2026, 6:30 AM

...The National Weather Service in Des Moines has issued a Flood Watch for the following rivers in Iowa... Des Moines River at Des Moines SE 6th St affecting Marion, Warren and Polk Counties. Raccoon River at Des Moines Fleur Dr affecting Polk County. * WHAT...Flooding is possible. * WHERE...Des Moines River at Des Moines SE 6th St, or from below the Center Street dam to Runnells. * WHEN...From Friday afternoon to Saturday afternoon. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 10:15 AM CST Tuesday the stage was 15.2 feet, and rising. - Forecast...Flood stage may be reached Friday afternoon. - Flood stage is 24.0 feet.
Tuesday, November 3, 2026

Weather Forecast

Conditions: Patchy rain nearby
Average Temperature: 63.9°F
Average Humidity: 90%
Chance of Rain: 91%
Wind: 17.4 mph
UV Index: 2.7

Astronomical

Sunrise: 6:46 AM
Sun Transit: 11:55 AM
Sunset: 5:04 PM
Daylight: 10 hrs 18 mins
Moonrise: 12:45 AM
Moon Transit: 7:39 AM
Moonset: 2:21 PM
Moon Phase: Last Quarter
Moon Illumination: 28.0%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

7:09 AM - 9:39 AM
7:07 PM - 9:37 PM

Minor Periods

1:51 PM - 3:21 PM
12:15 AM - 1:45 AM

Action Rating: 3 out of 5

Wednesday, November 4, 2026

Weather Forecast

Conditions: Patchy rain nearby
Average Temperature: 51.3°F
Average Humidity: 84%
Chance of Rain: 62%
Wind: 16.8 mph
UV Index: 1

Astronomical

Sunrise: 6:47 AM
Sun Transit: 11:55 AM
Sunset: 5:03 PM
Daylight: 10 hrs 16 mins
Moonrise: 1:55 AM
Moon Transit: 8:24 AM
Moonset: 2:43 PM
Moon Phase: Last Quarter
Moon Illumination: 18.5%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

7:54 AM - 10:24 AM
7:52 PM - 10:22 PM

Minor Periods

2:13 PM - 3:43 PM
1:25 AM - 2:55 AM

Action Rating: 2 out of 5

Thursday, November 5, 2026

Weather Forecast

Conditions: Overcast
Average Temperature: 49.6°F
Average Humidity: 78%
Chance of Rain: 40%
Wind: 14.1 mph
UV Index: 2

Astronomical

Sunrise: 6:49 AM
Sun Transit: 11:55 AM
Sunset: 5:02 PM
Daylight: 10 hrs 14 mins
Moonrise: 3:03 AM
Moon Transit: 9:08 AM
Moonset: 3:04 PM
Moon Phase: Waning Crescent
Moon Illumination: 10.6%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

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

Minor Periods

2:34 PM - 4:04 PM
2:33 AM - 4:03 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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