Water Temperature of Lake Red Rock in Pella, IA
Current Water Temperature
Measurement Time: Friday, March 13, 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 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

Fri
H: 50°F
L: 34°F

Sat
H: 49°F
L: 30°F

Sun
H: 50°F
L: 18°F

Mon
H: 26°F
L: 12°F

Tue
H: 26°F
L: 2°F
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 3.55 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.45 μg/m3
Ozone: 67 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:00 AM
Sunset: 7:16 PM
Daylight: 11 hrs 50 mins
Moon Transit: 9:03 AM
Moonset: 1:30 PM
Moon Phase: Waning Crescent
Moon Illumination: 16.4%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
8:33 AM - 11:03 AM8:34 PM - 11:04 PM
Minor Periods
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM4:11 AM - 5:41 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
Winter Storm Watch issued March 13 at 11:02AM CDT until March 16 at 10:00AM CDT by NWS Des Moines IA
Effective: Fri March 13, 2026, 11:02 AM
Expires: Fri March 13, 2026, 9:15 PM
...POTENTIAL WINTER STORM PRODUCING BLIZZARD CONDITIONS SATURDAY NIGHT THROUGH SUNDAY NIGHT... .A potentially significant winter storm will impact parts of the Upper Midwest this weekend, mainly from late Saturday night through Sunday night, with lingering impacts from blowing snow lasting into Monday morning. A swath of heavy snowfall and strong winds may result in blizzard conditions and significant impacts, especially on Sunday. There is still some uncertainty in how far south into Iowa the heaviest snowfall may occur, but the most likely areas to see the higher snowfall amounts are over northern Iowa, though blizzard conditions with lesser snow as far south as along the I-80 corridor is possible. * WHAT...Accumulating snow and blizzard conditions are possible. Total snow accumulations up to 3 inches possible. Winds could gust as high as 45 mph. * WHERE...Portions of north central and central Iowa. * WHEN...From Sunday evening through Monday morning. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Widespread blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions could impact the Monday morning commute. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches.
Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation.
Winter Storm Watch issued March 13 at 1:34PM CDT until March 16 at 10:00AM CDT by NWS Des Moines IA
Effective: Fri March 13, 2026, 1:34 PM
Expires: Fri March 13, 2026, 11:45 PM
...POTENTIAL WINTER STORM PRODUCING BLIZZARD CONDITIONS LATE SATURDAY NIGHT THROUGH SUNDAY NIGHT... .A potentially significant winter storm will impact parts of the Upper Midwest this weekend, mainly from late Saturday night through Sunday night, with lingering impacts from blowing snow lasting into Monday morning. A swath of heavy snowfall and strong winds may result in blizzard conditions and significant impacts, especially on Sunday. A brief period of freezing rain is possible Sunday morning prior to switching over to snow. There is still some uncertainty in how far south into Iowa the heaviest snowfall may occur, but the most likely areas to see the higher snowfall amounts are over northern Iowa, though blizzard conditions are possible with lesser snow as far south as the I-80 corridor. * WHAT...Mixed precipitation followed by blizzard conditions possible. Total snow accumulations between 3 and 5 inches possible and ice accumulations around a light glaze. Winds could gust as high as 55 mph. * WHERE...Portions of central into north central Iowa. * WHEN...From Sunday morning through Monday morning. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Widespread blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions could impact the Monday morning commute. Strong winds could cause tree damage.
Prepare for possible blizzard conditions. Continue to monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation.
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 2.48 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.46 μg/m3
Ozone: 94 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:00 AM
Sunset: 7:16 PM
Daylight: 11 hrs 50 mins
Moon Transit: 9:03 AM
Moonset: 1:30 PM
Moon Phase: Waning Crescent
Moon Illumination: 16.4%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
8:33 AM - 11:03 AM8:34 PM - 11:04 PM
Minor Periods
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM4:11 AM - 5:41 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 4.15 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.65 μg/m3
Ozone: 76.08 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:00 AM
Sunset: 7:17 PM
Daylight: 11 hrs 53 mins
Moon Transit: 9:54 AM
Moonset: 2:36 PM
Moon Phase: Waning Crescent
Moon Illumination: 8.9%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
9:24 PM - 11:54 PM9:24 AM - 11:54 AM
Minor Periods
2:06 PM - 3:36 PM4:48 AM - 6:18 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 5.46 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 3.01 μg/m3
Ozone: 71.96 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:00 AM
Sunset: 7:18 PM
Daylight: 11 hrs 55 mins
Moon Transit: 10:43 AM
Moonset: 3:45 PM
Moon Phase: Waning Crescent
Moon Illumination: 3.6%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM10:13 AM - 12:43 AM
Minor Periods
3:15 PM - 4:45 PM5:19 AM - 6:49 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 2.02 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.27 μg/m3
Ozone: 90.16 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:00 AM
Sunset: 7:20 PM
Daylight: 11 hrs 58 mins
Moon Transit: 11:30 AM
Moonset: 4:55 PM
Moon Phase: Waning Crescent
Moon Illumination: 0.6%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM11:00 AM - 1:30 PM
Minor Periods
4:25 PM - 5:55 PM5:46 AM - 7:16 AM
Action Rating: 3 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 2.6 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.22 μg/m3
Ozone: 87.46 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:00 AM
Sunset: 7:21 PM
Daylight: 12 hrs 1 mins
Moon Transit: 12:16 AM
Moonset: 6:05 PM
Moon Phase: New
Moon Illumination: 0.1%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM11:46 AM - 2:16 PM
Minor Periods
5:35 PM - 7:05 PM6:10 AM - 7:40 AM
Action Rating: 5 out of 5
