Water Temperature of Lake Red Rock in Pella, IA

Current Water Temperature

34.1°F

Measurement Time: Tuesday, January 13, 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 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

30.4°F
Overcast
Overcast
17.7°F
32.2°F
68%
NNW 20.4 mph
28.4 mph
20.1°F
25.1°F
0 in
100%
9 mi
1014 mbar
0

Five Day Weather Forecast

Sunny
Wed
H: 33°F
L: 23°F
Partly Cloudy
Thu
H: 32°F
L: 17°F
Light freezing rain
Fri
H: 35°F
L: 19°F
Blowing snow
Sat
H: 13°F
L: 3°F
Sunny
Sun
H: 28°F
L: -2°F

Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 1.55 μg/m3
PM10: 1.55 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 169.85 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 1.95 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.35 μg/m3
Ozone: 74 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 7:36 AM
Sun Transit: 12:21 AM
Sunset: 5:06 PM
Daylight: 9 hrs 31 mins
Moonrise: 4:30 AM
Moon Transit: 8:54 AM
Moonset: 1:16 PM
Moon Phase: Waning Crescent
Moon Illumination: 8.5%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

8:24 AM - 10:54 AM
8:25 PM - 10:55 PM

Minor Periods

12:46 AM - 2:16 PM
4:00 AM - 5:30 AM

Action Rating: 2 out of 5

Special Weather Statement issued January 14 at 6:03AM CST by NWS Des Moines IA

Effective: Wed January 14, 2026, 6:03 AM
Expires: Wed January 14, 2026, 9:00 AM

WHAT...Gusty winds from the northwest gusting to 35-45 mph. WHERE...All of Central Iowa. WHEN...Until mid morning. IMPACTS...Unsecured outdoor objects may be blown around and smaller tree branches may break. PREPAREDNESS AND PRECAUTIONARY ACTIONS...Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle.


Special Weather Statement issued January 14 at 5:58AM CST by NWS Quad Cities IA IL

Effective: Wed January 14, 2026, 5:58 AM
Expires: Wed January 14, 2026, 12:15 PM

Gusty winds behind a cold front are expected this morning. Sustained winds of 15 to 25 mph and gusts of 35 to 40 mph are expected. An errant gust to 45 mph is also possible. Drivers of vans, campers, trailers, and other high profile vehicles should be extra cautious, especially on east-west roads. Be sure to secure outdoor items as well. Winds this afternoon will be lower. Snow showers are also possible north and east of a line from Manchester, Iowa to Cambridge, Illinois. Brief reduced visibilties of 1 to 2 miles and isolated slick spots are possible in the most intense showers this morning. No snow accumulation is expected at this time.


Wednesday, January 14, 2026

Weather Forecast

Sunny
32.5°F
22.6°F
29.9°F
57%
0 in
0%
3%
20.6 mph
0.3


Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 2.42 μg/m3
PM10: 2.65 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 163.57 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 3.09 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.45 μg/m3
Ozone: 69.88 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 7:36 AM
Sun Transit: 12:21 AM
Sunset: 5:06 PM
Daylight: 9 hrs 31 mins
Moonrise: 4:30 AM
Moon Transit: 8:54 AM
Moonset: 1:16 PM
Moon Phase: Waning Crescent
Moon Illumination: 8.5%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

8:24 AM - 10:54 AM
8:25 PM - 10:55 PM

Minor Periods

12:46 AM - 2:16 PM
4:00 AM - 5:30 AM

Action Rating: 2 out of 5

Thursday, January 15, 2026

Weather Forecast

Partly Cloudy
32.4°F
17.4°F
24.8°F
49%
0 in
0%
0%
14.3 mph
0.3


Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 2.97 μg/m3
PM10: 3.39 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 163.85 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 3.84 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.61 μg/m3
Ozone: 64.16 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 7:35 AM
Sun Transit: 12:21 AM
Sunset: 5:07 PM
Daylight: 9 hrs 32 mins
Moonrise: 5:29 AM
Moon Transit: 9:46 AM
Moonset: 2:01 PM
Moon Phase: Waning Crescent
Moon Illumination: 3.3%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

9:17 PM - 11:47 PM
9:16 AM - 11:46 AM

Minor Periods

1:31 PM - 3:01 PM
4:59 AM - 6:29 AM

Action Rating: 2 out of 5

Friday, January 16, 2026

Weather Forecast

Light freezing rain
34.9°F
18.7°F
29.8°F
72%
0.02 in
88%
9%
18.8 mph
0.3


Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 2.96 μg/m3
PM10: 3.37 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 155.97 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 4.15 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 2.33 μg/m3
Ozone: 62.56 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 7:35 AM
Sun Transit: 12:21 AM
Sunset: 5:09 PM
Daylight: 9 hrs 34 mins
Moonrise: 6:24 AM
Moon Transit: 10:38 AM
Moonset: 2:55 PM
Moon Phase: Waning Crescent
Moon Illumination: 0.5%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
10:08 AM - 12:38 AM

Minor Periods

2:25 PM - 3:55 PM
5:54 AM - 7:24 AM

Action Rating: 3 out of 5

Saturday, January 17, 2026

Weather Forecast

Blowing snow
12.9°F
3.2°F
11.5°F
64%
0.02 in
69%
47%
21.9 mph
0


Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 1.88 μg/m3
PM10: 2.05 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 158.79 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 2.41 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.25 μg/m3
Ozone: 70.64 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 7:34 AM
Sun Transit: 12:22 AM
Sunset: 5:10 PM
Daylight: 9 hrs 35 mins
Moonrise: 7:10 AM
Moon Transit: 11:31 AM
Moonset: 3:56 PM
Moon Phase: New
Moon Illumination: 0.2%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
11:01 AM - 1:31 PM

Minor Periods

3:26 PM - 4:56 PM
6:40 AM - 8:10 AM

Action Rating: 4 out of 5

Sunday, January 18, 2026

Weather Forecast

Sunny
27.7°F
-1.9°F
8.4°F
52%
0 in
0%
0%
14.8 mph
2


Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 2.75 μg/m3
PM10: 2.96 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 172.54 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 3.87 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.37 μg/m3
Ozone: 66.08 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 7:34 AM
Sun Transit: 12:22 AM
Sunset: 5:11 PM
Daylight: 9 hrs 37 mins
Moonrise: 7:49 AM
Moon Transit: 12:22 AM
Moonset: 5:02 PM
Moon Phase: New
Moon Illumination: 2.5%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
11:52 AM - 2:22 PM

Minor Periods

4:32 PM - 6:02 PM
7:19 AM - 8:49 AM

Action Rating: 4 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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