Weather for Pella, Iowa
Current Weather
Five Day Weather Forecast
Fri
H: 69°F
L: 33°F
Sat
H: 51°F
L: 26°F
Sun
H: 31°F
L: 24°F
Mon
H: 42°F
L: 22°F
Tue
H: 43°F
L: 30°F
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 5.25 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.75 μg/m3
Ozone: 83 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:24 AM
Sunset: 6:00 PM
Daylight: 11 hrs 11 mins
Moon Transit: 9:40 PM
Moonset: 4:43 AM
Moon Phase: Waxing Gibbous
Moon Illumination: 82.3%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
8:16 AM - 10:46 AM9:10 PM - 11:40 PM
Minor Periods
1:14 PM - 2:44 PM4:13 AM - 5:43 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
Red Flag Warning issued February 26 at 9:40PM CST until February 27 at 6:00PM CST by NWS Des Moines IA
Effective: Thu February 26, 2026, 9:40 PM
Expires: Fri February 27, 2026, 5:45 AM
...Critical Fire Weather Conditions Expected in Southern Iowa on Friday... .Strong and gusty west to northwest winds combined with very low relative humidity and cured fuels will lead to conditions conducive for very fast fire spread. The National Weather Service in Des Moines has issued a Red Flag Warning, which is in effect from noon to 6 PM CST Friday. The Fire Weather Watch is no longer in effect. * AFFECTED AREA...Portions of southeastern Iowa. * WIND...Sustained winds to 15 to 25 mph, with gusts of 30 to 35 mph. * HUMIDITY...20% to 30%. * IMPACTS...Any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly. Outdoor burning is not recommended.
A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions are either occurring now, or will shortly. A combination of strong winds, low relative humidity, and warm temperatures can contribute to extreme fire behavior.
Red Flag Warning issued February 27 at 4:06AM CST until February 27 at 6:00PM CST by NWS Des Moines IA
Effective: Fri February 27, 2026, 4:06 AM
Expires: Fri February 27, 2026, 12:15 PM
...Critical Fire Weather Conditions in Southern Iowa Today... .Strong and gusty west to northwest winds combined with very low relative humidity and cured fuels will lead to conditions conducive for very fast fire spread. * AFFECTED AREA...Portions of southern Iowa. * WIND...Sustained winds to 15 to 25 mph, with gusts to near 30 mph. * HUMIDITY...20% to 30%. * IMPACTS...Any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly. Outdoor burning is not recommended.
A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions are either occurring now, or will shortly. A combination of strong winds, low relative humidity, and warm temperatures can contribute to extreme fire behavior.
Red Flag Warning issued February 26 at 9:40PM CST until February 27 at 6:00PM CST by NWS Des Moines IA
Effective: Thu February 26, 2026, 9:40 PM
Expires: Fri February 27, 2026, 5:45 AM
...Critical Fire Weather Conditions Expected in Southern Iowa on Friday... .Strong and gusty west to northwest winds combined with very low relative humidity and cured fuels will lead to conditions conducive for very fast fire spread. The National Weather Service in Des Moines has issued a Red Flag Warning, which is in effect from noon to 6 PM CST Friday. * AFFECTED AREA...Portions of southern Iowa. * WIND...Sustained winds to 15 to 25 mph, with gusts of 30 to 35 mph. * HUMIDITY...20% to 30%. * IMPACTS...Any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly. Outdoor burning is not recommended.
A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions are either occurring now, or will shortly. A combination of strong winds, low relative humidity, and warm temperatures can contribute to extreme fire behavior.
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 7.65 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.57 μg/m3
Ozone: 70.08 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:24 AM
Sunset: 6:00 PM
Daylight: 11 hrs 11 mins
Moon Transit: 9:40 PM
Moonset: 4:43 AM
Moon Phase: Waxing Gibbous
Moon Illumination: 82.3%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
8:16 AM - 10:46 AM9:10 PM - 11:40 PM
Minor Periods
1:14 PM - 2:44 PM4:13 AM - 5:43 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 4.62 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.62 μg/m3
Ozone: 78.92 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:24 AM
Sunset: 6:02 PM
Daylight: 11 hrs 14 mins
Moon Transit: 10:35 PM
Moonset: 5:24 AM
Moon Phase: Waxing Gibbous
Moon Illumination: 90.1%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
9:13 AM - 11:43 AM12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Minor Periods
2:30 PM - 4:00 PM4:54 AM - 6:24 AM
Action Rating: 3 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 4.89 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 2.05 μg/m3
Ozone: 71.76 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:24 AM
Sunset: 6:03 PM
Daylight: 11 hrs 16 mins
Moon Transit: 11:26 PM
Moonset: 5:57 AM
Moon Phase: Waxing Gibbous
Moon Illumination: 95.8%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
10:06 AM - 12:36 AM12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Minor Periods
3:46 PM - 5:16 PM5:27 AM - 6:57 AM
Action Rating: 3 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 5.59 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 2.39 μg/m3
Ozone: 73.08 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:23 AM
Sunset: 6:04 PM
Daylight: 11 hrs 19 mins
Moon Transit: 12:00 AM
Moonset: 6:24 AM
Moon Phase: Full
Moon Illumination: 99.1%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM10:55 AM - 1:25 PM
Minor Periods
4:57 PM - 6:27 PM5:54 AM - 7:24 AM
Action Rating: 4 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 4.89 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 3.03 μg/m3
Ozone: 81.54 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:23 AM
Sunset: 6:05 PM
Daylight: 11 hrs 22 mins
Moon Transit: 12:13 AM
Moonset: 6:46 AM
Moon Phase: Full
Moon Illumination: 100.0%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM11:41 AM - 2:11 PM
Minor Periods
6:07 PM - 7:37 PM6:16 AM - 7:46 AM
Action Rating: 5 out of 5