Water Temperature of the Des Moines River in Pella, IA

Current Water Temperature

65.3°F

Measurement Time: Tuesday, October 6, 2026, 11:15 AM CDT

Temperature Locations

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Local Points of Interest

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

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

74.8°F

Conditions: Sunny
Humidity: 61%
Feels Like: 71.2°F
Wind: SW 12.5 mph
Wind Gusts: 20.2 mph

Pressure: 29.85 in
Precipitation: 0 in
Cloud Cover: 0%
Visibility: 6 mi
UV Index: 2

Weather Forecast

Tue
H: 75°F
L: 51°F

Wed
H: 76°F
L: 59°F

Thu
H: 71°F
L: 54°F

Fri
H: 79°F
L: 55°F

Sat
H: 81°F
L: 63°F

Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good

PM2.5: 2.7 μg/m3

PM10: 2.7 μg/m3

Carbon Monoxide: 127 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 1.1 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.2 μg/m3
Ozone: 94 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 7:14 AM
Sun Transit: 1:00 PM
Sunset: 6:45 PM
Daylight: 11 hrs 32 mins

Moonrise: 2:41 AM
Moon Transit: 9:53 AM
Moonset: 4:52 PM
Moon Phase: Waning Crescent
Moon Illumination: 14.1%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

9:23 PM - 11:53 PM
9:23 AM - 11:53 AM

Minor Periods

4:22 PM - 5:52 PM
2:11 AM - 3:41 AM

Action Rating: 2 out of 5

Tuesday, October 6, 2026

Weather Forecast

Conditions: Sunny
Average Temperature: 61.8°F
Average Humidity: 71%

Chance of Rain: 6%
Wind: 14.3 mph
UV Index: 4.5

Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good

PM2.5: 2.92 μg/m3

PM10: 2.97 μg/m3

Carbon Monoxide: 132.75 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 4 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.45 μg/m3
Ozone: 67.83 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 7:14 AM
Sun Transit: 1:00 PM
Sunset: 6:45 PM
Daylight: 11 hrs 32 mins

Moonrise: 2:41 AM
Moon Transit: 9:53 AM
Moonset: 4:52 PM
Moon Phase: Waning Crescent
Moon Illumination: 14.1%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

9:23 PM - 11:53 PM
9:23 AM - 11:53 AM

Minor Periods

4:22 PM - 5:52 PM
2:11 AM - 3:41 AM

Action Rating: 2 out of 5

Wednesday, October 7, 2026

Weather Forecast

Conditions: Sunny
Average Temperature: 65.5°F
Average Humidity: 72%

Chance of Rain: 10%
Wind: 7.6 mph
UV Index: 4.6

Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good

PM2.5: 4.95 μg/m3

PM10: 5.05 μg/m3

Carbon Monoxide: 150.17 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 7.36 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 0.92 μg/m3
Ozone: 48.71 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 7:15 AM
Sun Transit: 1:00 PM
Sunset: 6:44 PM
Daylight: 11 hrs 29 mins

Moonrise: 3:54 AM
Moon Transit: 10:41 AM
Moonset: 5:16 PM
Moon Phase: Waning Crescent
Moon Illumination: 7.2%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
10:11 AM - 12:41 AM

Minor Periods

4:46 PM - 6:16 PM
3:24 AM - 4:54 AM

Action Rating: 3 out of 5

Thursday, October 8, 2026

Weather Forecast

Conditions: Overcast
Average Temperature: 61°F
Average Humidity: 60%

Chance of Rain: 10%
Wind: 7.6 mph
UV Index: 4.7

Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good

PM2.5: 3.65 μg/m3

PM10: 4.1 μg/m3

Carbon Monoxide: 149.25 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 7.14 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.03 μg/m3
Ozone: 51.04 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 7:16 AM
Sun Transit: 1:00 PM
Sunset: 6:42 PM
Daylight: 11 hrs 26 mins

Moonrise: 5:04 AM
Moon Transit: 11:27 AM
Moonset: 5:38 PM
Moon Phase: Waning Crescent
Moon Illumination: 2.5%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
10:57 AM - 1:27 PM

Minor Periods

5:08 PM - 6:38 PM
4:34 AM - 6:04 AM

Action Rating: 3 out of 5

Friday, October 9, 2026

Weather Forecast

Conditions: Sunny
Average Temperature: 64.3°F
Average Humidity: 75%

Chance of Rain: 68%
Wind: 15.2 mph
UV Index: 4.5

Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good

PM2.5: 4.8 μg/m3

PM10: 5.21 μg/m3

Carbon Monoxide: 163.58 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 3.78 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.46 μg/m3
Ozone: 76 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 7:17 AM
Sun Transit: 1:00 PM
Sunset: 6:41 PM
Daylight: 11 hrs 23 mins

Moonrise: 6:13 AM
Moon Transit: 12:12 AM
Moonset: 6:00 PM
Moon Phase: Waning Crescent
Moon Illumination: 0.2%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
11:42 AM - 2:12 PM

Minor Periods

5:30 PM - 7:00 PM
5:43 AM - 7:13 AM

Action Rating: 4 out of 5

Saturday, October 10, 2026

Weather Forecast

Conditions: Sunny
Average Temperature: 69.5°F
Average Humidity: 63%

Chance of Rain: 4%
Wind: 17.4 mph
UV Index: 7

Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good

PM2.5: 5.63 μg/m3

PM10: 5.78 μg/m3

Carbon Monoxide: 206.75 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 5.23 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.35 μg/m3
Ozone: 70.75 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 7:18 AM
Sun Transit: 12:58 AM
Sunset: 6:39 PM
Daylight: 11 hrs 21 mins

Moonrise: 7:21 AM
Moon Transit: 12:56 AM
Moonset: 6:22 PM
Moon Phase: New
Moon Illumination: 0.5%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
12:26 AM - 2:56 PM

Minor Periods

5:52 PM - 7:22 PM
6:51 AM - 8:21 AM

Action Rating: 4 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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