Water Temperature of Lake Red Rock in Pella, IA
Current Water Temperature
Measurement Time: Wednesday, February 18, 2026, 9:15 AM CST
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Local Points of Interest
Des Moines River; Red Rock Reservoir; Lake Red Rock - Howell Station Campground; Lake Red Rock - North TailwatersStation 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
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Weather for Pella, Iowa
Current Weather

Five Day Weather Forecast

Thu
H: 52°F
L: 32°F

Fri
H: 34°F
L: 24°F

Sat
H: 35°F
L: 21°F

Sun
H: 27°F
L: 18°F

Mon
H: 31°F
L: 13°F
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 4.05 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.85 μg/m3
Ozone: 65 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:25 AM
Sunset: 5:51 PM
Daylight: 10 hrs 50 mins
Moon Transit: 3:07 PM
Moonset: 8:35 PM
Moon Phase: Waxing Crescent
Moon Illumination: 5.2%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
2:37 PM - 5:07 PM2:37 PM - 5:07 PM
Minor Periods
8:05 PM - 9:35 PM7:29 AM - 8:59 AM
Action Rating: 3 out of 5
Winter Weather Advisory issued February 18 at 9:36PM CST until February 20 at 6:00AM CST by NWS Des Moines IA
Effective: Wed February 18, 2026, 9:36 PM
Expires: Thu February 19, 2026, 7:45 AM
...ACCUMULATING SNOWFALL WILL IMPACT TRAVEL FROM LATE THURSDAY INTO FRIDAY... .Precipitation will spread from western into central Iowa on Thursday afternoon and evening. Initially, it may begin as rain or a rain/snow mix before changing to snow. Light to moderate snow accumulations are expected by Friday morning, but a narrow band of heavier snowfall is expected. * WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 2 to 5 inches. * WHERE...Portions of central and east central Iowa. * WHEN...From 6 PM Thursday to 6 AM CST Friday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the Thursday evening and Friday morning commutes.
Slow down and use caution while traveling. For the latest travel conditions, check the Iowa 511 app, www.511ia.org, or dial 511.
Winter Weather Advisory issued February 19 at 3:24AM CST until February 20 at 6:00AM CST by NWS Des Moines IA
Effective: Thu February 19, 2026, 3:24 AM
Expires: Thu February 19, 2026, 1:30 PM
...ACCUMULATING SNOWFALL WILL IMPACT TRAVEL FROM LATE THURSDAY INTO FRIDAY... .Precipitation will spread from western into central Iowa on Thursday afternoon and evening. Initially, it may begin as rain or a rain/snow mix before changing to snow. Light to moderate snow accumulations are expected by Friday morning, but a narrow band of heavier snowfall is expected with amounts quickly decreasing on either side of the band. Snow rates may near or exceed 1" per hour at times leading to quickly accumulating snow on roads and slick travel conditions. A small change in the location of the band could alter forecast snow amounts. * WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 2 and 5 inches. A narrow corridor of 6 inches is possible within the advisory, but confidence in its placement is low at this time. * WHERE...Portions of central Iowa. * WHEN...From 6 PM this evening to 6 AM CST Friday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the Thursday evening commute. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow amounts may vary significantly within any one county.
Slow down and use caution while traveling. For the latest travel conditions, check the Iowa 511 app, www.511ia.org, or dial 511.
Winter Weather Advisory issued February 19 at 3:24AM CST until February 20 at 6:00AM CST by NWS Des Moines IA
Effective: Thu February 19, 2026, 3:24 AM
Expires: Thu February 19, 2026, 1:30 PM
...ACCUMULATING SNOWFALL WILL IMPACT TRAVEL FROM LATE THURSDAY INTO FRIDAY... .Precipitation will spread from western into central Iowa on Thursday afternoon and evening. Initially, it may begin as rain or a rain/snow mix before changing to snow. Light to moderate snow accumulations are expected by Friday morning, but a narrow band of heavier snowfall is expected with amounts quickly decreasing on either side of the band. Snow rates may near or exceed 1" per hour at times leading to quickly accumulating snow on roads and slick travel conditions. A small change in the location of the band could alter forecast snow amounts. * WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 2 and 4 inches. * WHERE...Poweshiek County. * WHEN...From 6 PM this evening to 6 AM CST Friday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the Thursday evening commute. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow amounts may vary significantly within any one county.
Slow down and use caution while traveling. For the latest travel conditions, check the Iowa 511 app, www.511ia.org, or dial 511.
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 6.2 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.92 μg/m3
Ozone: 58.64 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:25 AM
Sunset: 5:51 PM
Daylight: 10 hrs 50 mins
Moon Transit: 3:07 PM
Moonset: 8:35 PM
Moon Phase: Waxing Crescent
Moon Illumination: 5.2%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
2:37 PM - 5:07 PM2:37 PM - 5:07 PM
Minor Periods
8:05 PM - 9:35 PM7:29 AM - 8:59 AM
Action Rating: 3 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 3.67 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.22 μg/m3
Ozone: 66.64 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:25 AM
Sunset: 5:52 PM
Daylight: 10 hrs 52 mins
Moon Transit: 12:00 AM
Moonset: 9:47 PM
Moon Phase: Waxing Crescent
Moon Illumination: 11.3%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM1:39 AM - 4:09 AM
Minor Periods
9:17 PM - 10:47 PM7:52 AM - 9:22 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 4.74 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.23 μg/m3
Ozone: 68.56 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:25 AM
Sunset: 5:53 PM
Daylight: 10 hrs 55 mins
Moon Transit: 3:46 PM
Moonset: 11:02 PM
Moon Phase: Waxing Crescent
Moon Illumination: 19.4%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
2:27 AM - 4:57 AM3:16 PM - 5:46 PM
Minor Periods
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM8:16 AM - 9:46 AM
Action Rating: 3 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 3.05 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.1 μg/m3
Ozone: 72.04 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:25 AM
Sunset: 5:54 PM
Daylight: 10 hrs 58 mins
Moon Transit: 4:38 PM
Moonset: 12:02 AM
Moon Phase: Waxing Crescent
Moon Illumination: 29.1%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
3:17 AM - 5:47 AM4:08 PM - 6:38 PM
Minor Periods
8:43 AM - 10:13 AM12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 3.27 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.21 μg/m3
Ozone: 69.38 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:25 AM
Sunset: 5:56 PM
Daylight: 11 hrs mins
Moon Transit: 5:35 PM
Moonset: 12:18 AM
Moon Phase: First Quarter
Moon Illumination: 39.8%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
4:11 AM - 6:41 AM5:05 PM - 7:35 PM
Minor Periods
9:17 AM - 10:47 AM12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Action Rating: 3 out of 5
