Water Temperature of the Des Moines River in Pella, IA

Current Water Temperature

54.5°F 12.5°C
Cold Thermal Gear Required
54.5°F
Frigid < 50°F
Cold 50°–60°
Cool 60°–70°
Comfortable 70°–80°
Warm 80°+

Cold shock risk with rapid dexterity loss (10–15 mins). Wetsuit or drysuit strongly advised for any immersion.

Measurement Time: Tuesday, November 10, 2026, 3:15 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

47.3°F
Mainly Clear
Conditions: Mainly Clear
Humidity: 62%
Feels Like: 42.3°F
Wind: SE 4.1 mph
Wind Gusts: 6.3 mph
Pressure: 29.98 in
Precipitation: 0 in
Cloud Cover: 21%
Visibility: 17.6 mi
UV Index: 0

Weather Forecast

Partly Cloudy
Tue
H: 66°F
L: 42°F
Overcast
Wed
H: 62°F
L: 42°F
Overcast
Thu
H: 44°F
L: 33°F
Sunny
Fri
H: 42°F
L: 29°F
Sunny
Sat
H: 43°F
L: 29°F

Air Quality

EPA Index 1 • Good

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

PM2.5
5.1 μg/m³
Good
PM10
5.4 μg/m³
Good
Ozone (O3)
32 μg/m³
Photochemical
NO2
13.2 μg/m³
Nitrogen Dioxide
SO2
1.1 μg/m³
Sulfur Dioxide
CO
193 μg/m³
Carbon Monoxide

Astronomical

Sun
10h 2m daylight
Sunrise 6:55 AM
Solar Noon 11:55 AM
Sunset 4:57 PM
Moon
New • 0%
Moonrise 8:33 AM
Transit 1:01 PM
Moonset 5:26 PM

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

12:06 AM - 2:36 AM
12:31 PM - 3:01 PM

Minor Periods

8:03 AM - 9:33 AM
4:56 PM - 6:26 PM
Action Rating:
Very Good 4/5
Tuesday, November 10, 2026

Weather Forecast

Conditions: Partly Cloudy
Average Temperature: 52°F
Average Humidity: 66%
Chance of Rain: 1%
Wind: 7 mph
UV Index: 3.4

Air Quality

EPA Index 1 • Good
PM2.5
3.9 μg/m³
Good
PM10
4 μg/m³
Good
Ozone (O3)
33.5 μg/m³
Photochemical
NO2
8.7 μg/m³
Nitrogen Dioxide
SO2
0.9 μg/m³
Sulfur Dioxide
CO
163.4 μg/m³
Carbon Monoxide

Astronomical

Sun
10h 2m daylight
Sunrise 6:55 AM
Solar Noon 11:55 AM
Sunset 4:57 PM
Moon
New • 0%
Moonrise 8:33 AM
Transit 1:01 PM
Moonset 5:26 PM

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

12:06 AM - 2:36 AM
12:31 PM - 3:01 PM

Minor Periods

8:03 AM - 9:33 AM
4:56 PM - 6:26 PM
Action Rating:
Very Good 4/5
Wednesday, November 11, 2026

Weather Forecast

Conditions: Overcast
Average Temperature: 50.5°F
Average Humidity: 63%
Chance of Rain: 2%
Wind: 16.3 mph
UV Index: 3.2

Air Quality

EPA Index 1 • Good
PM2.5
5.2 μg/m³
Good
PM10
5.5 μg/m³
Good
Ozone (O3)
35.1 μg/m³
Photochemical
NO2
7.4 μg/m³
Nitrogen Dioxide
SO2
1 μg/m³
Sulfur Dioxide
CO
156.2 μg/m³
Carbon Monoxide

Astronomical

Sun
10h 0m daylight
Sunrise 6:56 AM
Solar Noon 11:55 AM
Sunset 4:56 PM
Moon
New • 2%
Moonrise 9:33 AM
Transit 1:52 PM
Moonset 6:12 PM

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

12:57 AM - 3:27 AM
1:22 PM - 3:52 PM

Minor Periods

9:03 AM - 10:33 AM
5:42 PM - 7:12 PM
Action Rating:
Good Action 3/5
Thursday, November 12, 2026

Weather Forecast

Conditions: Overcast
Average Temperature: 40.1°F
Average Humidity: 61%
Chance of Rain: 0%
Wind: 19.3 mph
UV Index: 2.3

Air Quality

EPA Index 1 • Good
PM2.5
2.6 μg/m³
Good
PM10
2.7 μg/m³
Good
Ozone (O3)
52 μg/m³
Photochemical
NO2
3.3 μg/m³
Nitrogen Dioxide
SO2
0.4 μg/m³
Sulfur Dioxide
CO
131.7 μg/m³
Carbon Monoxide

Astronomical

Sun
9h 58m daylight
Sunrise 6:57 AM
Solar Noon 11:56 AM
Sunset 4:55 PM
Moon
Waxing Crescent • 6%
Moonrise 10:27 AM
Transit 2:44 PM
Moonset 7:04 PM

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

1:48 AM - 4:18 AM
2:14 PM - 4:44 PM

Minor Periods

9:57 AM - 11:27 AM
6:34 PM - 8:04 PM
Action Rating:
Good Action 3/5
Friday, November 13, 2026

Weather Forecast

Conditions: Sunny
Average Temperature: 34.7°F
Average Humidity: 66%
Chance of Rain: 0%
Wind: 9.8 mph
UV Index: 3.2

Air Quality

EPA Index 1 • Good
PM2.5
5.4 μg/m³
Good
PM10
5.4 μg/m³
Good
Ozone (O3)
56 μg/m³
Photochemical
NO2
5.4 μg/m³
Nitrogen Dioxide
SO2
0.4 μg/m³
Sulfur Dioxide
CO
143.7 μg/m³
Carbon Monoxide

Astronomical

Sun
9h 56m daylight
Sunrise 6:58 AM
Solar Noon 11:56 AM
Sunset 4:54 PM
Moon
Waxing Crescent • 13%
Moonrise 11:12 AM
Transit 3:35 PM
Moonset 8:02 PM

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

2:40 AM - 5:10 AM
3:05 PM - 5:35 PM

Minor Periods

10:42 AM - 12:12 PM
7:32 PM - 9:02 PM
Action Rating:
Fair Action 2/5
Saturday, November 14, 2026

Weather Forecast

Conditions: Sunny
Average Temperature: 34.3°F
Average Humidity: 66%
Chance of Rain: 1%
Wind: 6.5 mph
UV Index: 3.2

Air Quality

EPA Index 1 • Good
PM2.5
7.1 μg/m³
Good
PM10
7.3 μg/m³
Good
Ozone (O3)
42 μg/m³
Photochemical
NO2
12.6 μg/m³
Nitrogen Dioxide
SO2
0.5 μg/m³
Sulfur Dioxide
CO
156.4 μg/m³
Carbon Monoxide

Astronomical

Sun
9h 54m daylight
Sunrise 6:59 AM
Solar Noon 11:56 AM
Sunset 4:53 PM
Moon
Waxing Crescent • 21%
Moonrise 11:49 AM
Transit 4:23 PM
Moonset 9:03 PM

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

3:30 AM - 6:00 AM
3:53 PM - 6:23 PM

Minor Periods

11:19 AM - 12:49 PM
8:33 PM - 10:03 PM
Action Rating:
Fair Action 2/5
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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