Water Temperature of Lake Red Rock in Pella, IA

Current Water Temperature

65.6°F

Measurement Time: Sunday, May 17, 2026, 10:15 AM CDT

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Local Points of Interest

Des Moines River; Red Rock Reservoir; Lake Red Rock - Howell Station Campground; Lake Red Rock - North Tailwaters

Lake Red Rock

Station Name: Pella 5SW - Red Rock Lk (TW)
Data Source: USGS

Elevation Above Sea Level: 699 feet

Nearest Address:
Horn's Ferry Bridge
Pella, IA 50219
Marion County

GPS Coordinates: 41.3642, -92.9756

Nearby Water Temperatures

Des Moines River, Pella, IA (0.3 mi)
Des Moines River, Swan, IA (17.9 mi)
Des Moines River, Des Moines, IA (37.5 mi)
Des Moines River, Ottumwa, IA (38.2 mi)
Raccoon River, Van Meter, IA (51.8 mi)
South Raccoon River, Redfield, IA (62.8 mi)
Morgan Creek, Cedar Rapids, IA (76.2 mi)
Cedar River, Palo, IA (78.4 mi)
North Raccoon River, Jefferson, IA (84.2 mi)
Boone River, Webster City, IA (85.3 mi)
Cedar River, Waverly, IA (98.3 mi)
Mississippi River, New Boston, IL (100.3 mi)
Mississippi River, Illinois City, IL (102 mi)
Mississippi River, Gladstone, IL (107 mi)
Mississippi River, Keokuk, IA (107.2 mi)

Weather for Pella, Iowa

Current Weather

64.9°F
Sunny
Sunny
64.9°F
71.7°F
91%
SSE 12.5 mph
17.9 mph
69.5°F
57.5°F
0 in
0%
9 mi
1006 mbar
1.3

Five Day Weather Forecast

Heavy rain
Mon
H: 82°F
L: 64°F
Heavy rain
Tue
H: 62°F
L: 47°F
Sunny
Wed
H: 61°F
L: 41°F
Moderate rain
Thu
H: 62°F
L: 48°F
Moderate rain
Fri
H: 65°F
L: 53°F

Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 3.35 μg/m3
PM10: 3.95 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 136.85 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 2.25 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.45 μg/m3
Ozone: 69 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 5:50 AM
Sun Transit: 1:08 PM
Sunset: 8:27 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs 37 mins
Moonrise: 6:57 AM
Moon Transit: 3:09 PM
Moonset: 11:22 PM
Moon Phase: New
Moon Illumination: 2.6%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

1:41 AM - 4:11 AM
2:39 PM - 5:09 PM

Minor Periods

12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
6:27 AM - 7:57 AM

Action Rating: 3 out of 5

Special Weather Statement issued May 18 at 6:24AM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL

Effective: Mon May 18, 2026, 6:24 AM
Expires: Mon May 18, 2026, 9:30 AM

Strong south to southeast winds may develop on the northern and western edge of a cluster of showers and thunderstorms tracking across southeast Iowa into west-central Illinois. Winds could gust between 40 to 50 mph at times through the mid to late morning. Unsecured outdoor objects may be blown around and the strongest gusts could bring down tree branches.


Monday, May 18, 2026

Weather Forecast

Heavy rain
81.9°F
64°F
72.3°F
81%
1.22 in
90%
0%
22.8 mph
8.3


Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 4.73 μg/m3
PM10: 5.41 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 141.89 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 3.22 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.4 μg/m3
Ozone: 70.04 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 5:50 AM
Sun Transit: 1:08 PM
Sunset: 8:27 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs 37 mins
Moonrise: 6:57 AM
Moon Transit: 3:09 PM
Moonset: 11:22 PM
Moon Phase: New
Moon Illumination: 2.6%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

1:41 AM - 4:11 AM
2:39 PM - 5:09 PM

Minor Periods

12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
6:27 AM - 7:57 AM

Action Rating: 3 out of 5

Tuesday, May 19, 2026

Weather Forecast

Heavy rain
61.7°F
46.8°F
57.3°F
81%
0.94 in
90%
0%
18.1 mph
8.1


Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 2.95 μg/m3
PM10: 3.17 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 135.81 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 2.8 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.14 μg/m3
Ozone: 64.08 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 5:49 AM
Sun Transit: 1:08 PM
Sunset: 8:28 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs 39 mins
Moonrise: 8:06 AM
Moon Transit: 4:15 PM
Moonset: 12:22 AM
Moon Phase: Waxing Crescent
Moon Illumination: 7.4%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

2:48 AM - 5:18 AM
3:45 PM - 6:15 PM

Minor Periods

7:36 AM - 9:06 AM
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM

Action Rating: 2 out of 5

Wednesday, May 20, 2026

Weather Forecast

Sunny
61.2°F
41.3°F
51.7°F
70%
0 in
0%
0%
8.3 mph
8.1


Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 1.88 μg/m3
PM10: 1.96 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 125.65 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 2.59 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 0.92 μg/m3
Ozone: 66.56 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 5:48 AM
Sun Transit: 1:08 PM
Sunset: 8:29 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs 41 mins
Moonrise: 9:23 AM
Moon Transit: 5:17 PM
Moonset: 12:17 AM
Moon Phase: Waxing Crescent
Moon Illumination: 14.4%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

3:52 AM - 6:22 AM
4:47 PM - 7:17 PM

Minor Periods

8:53 AM - 10:23 AM
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM

Action Rating: 2 out of 5

Thursday, May 21, 2026

Weather Forecast

Moderate rain
62.2°F
48.1°F
55.4°F
77%
0.29 in
67%
0%
13.2 mph
0.3


Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 3.13 μg/m3
PM10: 3.26 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 131.88 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 6.9 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.5 μg/m3
Ozone: 58.84 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 5:48 AM
Sun Transit: 1:08 PM
Sunset: 8:30 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs 43 mins
Moonrise: 10:41 AM
Moon Transit: 6:13 PM
Moonset: 1:00 AM
Moon Phase: Waxing Crescent
Moon Illumination: 23.2%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

4:51 AM - 7:21 AM
5:43 PM - 8:13 PM

Minor Periods

10:11 AM - 11:41 AM
12:30 AM - 2:00 AM

Action Rating: 3 out of 5

Friday, May 22, 2026

Weather Forecast

Moderate rain
64.5°F
53.1°F
56.3°F
91%
0.23 in
83%
0%
14.8 mph
3


Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 5.4 μg/m3
PM10: 5.67 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 151.09 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 8.83 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.45 μg/m3
Ozone: 49.62 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 5:47 AM
Sun Transit: 1:08 PM
Sunset: 8:31 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs 44 mins
Moonrise: 11:55 AM
Moon Transit: 7:04 PM
Moonset: 1:32 AM
Moon Phase: Waxing Crescent
Moon Illumination: 33.4%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

5:44 AM - 8:14 AM
6:34 PM - 9:04 PM

Minor Periods

11:25 AM - 12:55 AM
1:02 AM - 2:32 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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