Water Temperature of the Des Moines River in Pella, IA

Current Water Temperature

47.5°F

Measurement Time: Sunday, March 29, 2026, 1:15 PM CDT

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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

64.6°F
Sunny
Sunny
64.6°F
68.6°F
41%
S 12.1 mph
21.1 mph
67.3°F
47°F
0 in
0%
9 mi
1013 mbar
0

Five Day Weather Forecast

Sunny
Sun
H: 75°F
L: 39°F
Moderate rain
Mon
H: 78°F
L: 45°F
Moderate rain
Tue
H: 63°F
L: 47°F
Heavy rain
Wed
H: 47°F
L: 35°F
Moderate rain
Thu
H: 39°F
L: 34°F

Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 6.55 μg/m3
PM10: 6.75 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 192.85 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 7.55 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.55 μg/m3
Ozone: 61 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 7:00 AM
Sun Transit: 1:16 PM
Sunset: 7:34 PM
Daylight: 12 hrs 34 mins
Moonrise: 4:14 PM
Moon Transit: 11:08 PM
Moonset: 5:26 AM
Moon Phase: Waxing Gibbous
Moon Illumination: 86.2%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

9:50 AM - 12:20 AM
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM

Minor Periods

3:44 PM - 5:14 PM
4:56 AM - 6:26 AM

Action Rating: 2 out of 5

Special Weather Statement issued March 29 at 9:46AM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL

Effective: Sun March 29, 2026, 9:46 AM
Expires: Sun March 29, 2026, 6:00 PM

Gusty south winds gusting up to 30 MPH will combine with mild temperatures, low humidity, and plentiful dried vegetation to produce an Elevated Fire Danger through early this evening. If a fire were to start under these conditions, there would be an increased threat of fire spread and be difficult to control. Outdoor burning is strongly discouraged. Use extra caution while operating outdoor equipment around dry vegetation and do not carelessly discard cigarettes.


Sunday, March 29, 2026

Weather Forecast

Sunny
75.2°F
39.4°F
56.4°F
40%
0 in
0%
0%
16.1 mph
1.2


Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 3.82 μg/m3
PM10: 4.02 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 168.05 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 3.27 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.61 μg/m3
Ozone: 81.4 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 7:00 AM
Sun Transit: 1:16 PM
Sunset: 7:34 PM
Daylight: 12 hrs 34 mins
Moonrise: 4:14 PM
Moon Transit: 11:08 PM
Moonset: 5:26 AM
Moon Phase: Waxing Gibbous
Moon Illumination: 86.2%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

9:50 AM - 12:20 AM
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM

Minor Periods

3:44 PM - 5:14 PM
4:56 AM - 6:26 AM

Action Rating: 2 out of 5

Monday, March 30, 2026

Weather Forecast

Moderate rain
77.5°F
44.8°F
63.6°F
71%
0.22 in
69%
0%
16.8 mph
1.4


Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 7.98 μg/m3
PM10: 8.14 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 185.45 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 4.98 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.78 μg/m3
Ozone: 78.52 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 6:58 AM
Sun Transit: 1:16 PM
Sunset: 7:35 PM
Daylight: 12 hrs 37 mins
Moonrise: 5:22 PM
Moon Transit: 11:52 PM
Moonset: 5:50 AM
Moon Phase: Waxing Gibbous
Moon Illumination: 93.0%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

10:36 AM - 1:06 PM
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM

Minor Periods

4:52 PM - 6:22 PM
5:20 AM - 6:50 AM

Action Rating: 3 out of 5

Tuesday, March 31, 2026

Weather Forecast

Moderate rain
63.1°F
46.9°F
59.3°F
77%
0.33 in
75%
0%
19.2 mph
0.9


Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 6.55 μg/m3
PM10: 7.02 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 156.65 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 3.43 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.63 μg/m3
Ozone: 87.88 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 6:57 AM
Sun Transit: 1:16 PM
Sunset: 7:36 PM
Daylight: 12 hrs 39 mins
Moonrise: 6:29 PM
Moon Transit: 12:00 AM
Moonset: 6:11 AM
Moon Phase: Waxing Gibbous
Moon Illumination: 97.6%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
11:19 AM - 1:49 PM

Minor Periods

5:59 PM - 7:29 PM
5:41 AM - 7:11 AM

Action Rating: 4 out of 5

Wednesday, April 1, 2026

Weather Forecast

Heavy rain
46.8°F
34.5°F
40.4°F
69%
3.12 in
82%
0%
17.2 mph
0.2


Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 2.17 μg/m3
PM10: 2.23 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 170.92 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 2.43 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.14 μg/m3
Ozone: 86.76 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 6:55 AM
Sun Transit: 1:15 PM
Sunset: 7:37 PM
Daylight: 12 hrs 42 mins
Moonrise: 7:34 PM
Moon Transit: 12:35 AM
Moonset: 6:32 AM
Moon Phase: Full
Moon Illumination: 99.8%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

12:05 AM - 2:35 AM
12:02 AM - 2:32 PM

Minor Periods

7:04 PM - 8:34 PM
6:02 AM - 7:32 AM

Action Rating: 3 out of 5

Thursday, April 2, 2026

Weather Forecast

Moderate rain
39°F
33.7°F
36.3°F
92%
0.29 in
89%
3%
15.2 mph
0.4


Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 3.47 μg/m3
PM10: 3.47 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 193.17 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 4.27 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.4 μg/m3
Ozone: 71.69 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 6:53 AM
Sun Transit: 1:15 PM
Sunset: 7:38 PM
Daylight: 12 hrs 45 mins
Moonrise: 8:39 PM
Moon Transit: 1:18 AM
Moonset: 6:52 AM
Moon Phase: Full
Moon Illumination: 99.5%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

12:48 AM - 3:18 AM
12:44 AM - 3:14 PM

Minor Periods

8:09 PM - 9:39 PM
6:22 AM - 7:52 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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