Water Temperature of the Des Moines River in Pella, IA

Current Water Temperature

34.5°F

Measurement Time: Wednesday, December 24, 2025, 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)
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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

41.1°F
Cloudy
Conditions: Cloudy
Humidity: 95%
Heat Index: 41.1°F
Feels Like: 38.5°F
Wind: NNE 2.5 mph
Wind Gusts: 5 mph
Wind Chill: 38.5°F
Air Pressure: 1018.44 millibars
Dew Point: 38.5°F
Chance of Precipitation: 10%
Precipitation: 0 in
Cloud Cover: 100%
Visibility: 0 mi
UV Index: 0

Five Day Weather Forecast

Patchy rain nearby
Wed
H: 45°F
L: 28°F
Patchy rain nearby
Thu
H: 41°F
L: 34°F
Fog
Fri
H: 39°F
L: 34°F
Fog
Sat
H: 43°F
L: 36°F
Overcast
Sun
H: 45°F
L: 20°F

Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 19.35 μg/m3
PM10: 19.35 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 263.85 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 19.25 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 2.05 μg/m3
Ozone: 6 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 7:36 AM
Sun Transit: 12:11 AM
Sunset: 4:48 PM
Daylight: 9 hrs 12 mins
Moonrise: 10:44 AM
Moon Transit: 4:00 PM
Moonset: 9:27 PM
Moon Phase: Waxing Crescent
Moon Illumination: 19.9%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

2:43 AM - 5:13 AM
3:30 PM - 6:00 PM

Minor Periods

8:57 PM - 10:27 PM
10:14 AM - 11:44 AM

Action Rating: 2 out of 5

Special Weather Statement issued December 24 at 4:11PM CST by NWS Des Moines IA

Effective: Wed December 24, 2025, 4:11 PM
Expires: Wed December 24, 2025, 7:00 PM

WHAT...Areas of patchy fog with visibilities around or under a mile. WHERE...Portions of southern and southeastern Iowa WHEN...Through this evening. IMPACTS...Drivers should be alert for reduced visibility at times. PREPAREDNESS AND PRECAUTIONARY ACTIONS...If driving late this afternoon to evening, please use low beam headlights.


Special Weather Statement issued December 24 at 4:27PM CST by NWS Quad Cities IA IL

Effective: Wed December 24, 2025, 4:27 PM
Expires: Wed December 24, 2025, 7:00 PM

Patchy dense fog with visibility under one half mile will be possible through early this evening. Motorists traveling on Interstate 80 west of Oxford to Victor, Highway 34 between Lockridge and Batavia, and Highway 136 between Granger and Downing, should exercise caution and be prepared for pockets of dense fog and low visibility. When encountering fog, slow down, and keep your headlights on low beam. A Dense Fog Advisory could be needed if the dense fog becomes widespread.


Dense Fog Advisory issued December 24 at 5:46PM CST until December 25 at 9:00AM CST by NWS Des Moines IA

Effective: Wed December 24, 2025, 5:46 PM
Expires: Thu December 25, 2025, 4:00 AM

* WHAT...Visibility one quarter mile or less in dense fog. * WHERE...Portions of north central and west central Iowa. * WHEN...Until 9 AM CST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Low visibility could make driving conditions hazardous.

If driving, slow down, use your headlights, and leave plenty of distance ahead of you.
Wednesday, December 24, 2025

Weather Forecast

Conditions: Patchy rain nearby
Average Temperature: 37.2°F
Average Humidity: 85%
Chance of Rain: 88%
Wind: 8.7 mph
UV Index: 0.1

Air Quality

AQI: 2 - Moderate
PM2.5: 18.3 μg/m3
PM10: 18.49 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 244.77 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 12.92 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.9 μg/m3
Ozone: 22.44 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 7:36 AM
Sun Transit: 12:11 AM
Sunset: 4:48 PM
Daylight: 9 hrs 12 mins
Moonrise: 10:44 AM
Moon Transit: 4:00 PM
Moonset: 9:27 PM
Moon Phase: Waxing Crescent
Moon Illumination: 19.9%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

2:43 AM - 5:13 AM
3:30 PM - 6:00 PM

Minor Periods

8:57 PM - 10:27 PM
10:14 AM - 11:44 AM

Action Rating: 2 out of 5

Thursday, December 25, 2025

Weather Forecast

Conditions: Patchy rain nearby
Average Temperature: 37.6°F
Average Humidity: 97%
Chance of Rain: 89%
Wind: 12.8 mph
UV Index: 0.4

Air Quality

AQI: 2 - Moderate
PM2.5: 19.73 μg/m3
PM10: 19.79 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 296.01 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 18.77 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 2.88 μg/m3
Ozone: 9.92 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 7:36 AM
Sun Transit: 12:12 AM
Sunset: 4:48 PM
Daylight: 9 hrs 12 mins
Moonrise: 11:06 AM
Moon Transit: 4:45 PM
Moonset: 10:35 PM
Moon Phase: Waxing Crescent
Moon Illumination: 29.7%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

3:28 AM - 5:58 AM
4:15 PM - 6:45 PM

Minor Periods

10:05 PM - 11:35 PM
10:36 AM - 12:06 AM

Action Rating: 2 out of 5

Friday, December 26, 2025

Weather Forecast

Conditions: Fog
Average Temperature: 35.9°F
Average Humidity: 98%
Chance of Rain: 0%
Wind: 10.5 mph
UV Index: 0.3

Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 12.24 μg/m3
PM10: 12.28 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 241.29 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 15.09 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 2.82 μg/m3
Ozone: 16.32 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 7:37 AM
Sun Transit: 12:12 AM
Sunset: 4:49 PM
Daylight: 9 hrs 12 mins
Moonrise: 11:27 AM
Moon Transit: 12:00 AM
Moonset: 11:43 PM
Moon Phase: First Quarter
Moon Illumination: 40.5%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
4:12 AM - 6:42 AM

Minor Periods

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

Action Rating: 2 out of 5

Saturday, December 27, 2025

Weather Forecast

Conditions: Fog
Average Temperature: 40.2°F
Average Humidity: 97%
Chance of Rain: 0%
Wind: 13.9 mph
UV Index: 0.2

Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 14.55 μg/m3
PM10: 14.61 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 227.22 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 17.13 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.9 μg/m3
Ozone: 12.88 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 7:37 AM
Sun Transit: 12:13 AM
Sunset: 4:50 PM
Daylight: 9 hrs 13 mins
Moonrise: 11:49 AM
Moon Transit: 3:23 AM
Moonset: 12:43 AM
Moon Phase: First Quarter
Moon Illumination: 51.8%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

2:53 AM - 5:23 AM
2:53 AM - 5:23 AM

Minor Periods

11:19 AM - 12:49 AM
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM

Action Rating: 2 out of 5

Sunday, December 28, 2025

Weather Forecast

Conditions: Overcast
Average Temperature: 34.6°F
Average Humidity: 76%
Chance of Rain: 0%
Wind: 22.4 mph
UV Index: 0

Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 10.42 μg/m3
PM10: 10.74 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 254.17 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 14.26 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.97 μg/m3
Ozone: 23.46 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 7:37 AM
Sun Transit: 12:13 AM
Sunset: 4:50 PM
Daylight: 9 hrs 13 mins
Moonrise: 12:12 AM
Moon Transit: 7:02 PM
Moonset: 12:54 AM
Moon Phase: First Quarter
Moon Illumination: 63.0%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

5:43 AM - 8:13 AM
6:32 PM - 9:02 PM

Minor Periods

11:42 AM - 1:12 PM
12:24 AM - 1:54 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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