Water Temperature of the Des Moines River in Swan, IA

Current Water Temperature

76.0°F 24.4°C
Comfortable Ideal for Swimming
76.0°F
Frigid < 50°F
Cold 50°–60°
Cool 60°–70°
Comfortable 70°–80°
Warm 80°+

Pleasant and refreshing. Ideal for recreational swimming, triathlons, and active water recreation without thermal gear.

Measurement Time: Tuesday, September 20, 2022, 10:15 AM CDT

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Local Points of Interest

Runnells, IA; Monroe, IA

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Des Moines River

Station Name: Swan
Data Source: USGS

Elevation Above Sea Level: 722 feet

Nearest Address:
Beardsley Drive
Swan, IA 50237
Marion County

GPS Coordinates: 41.4894, -93.2783

Nearby Water Temperatures

Lake Red Rock, Pella, IA (17.9 mi)
Des Moines River, Pella, IA (18.1 mi)
Des Moines River, Des Moines, IA (19.6 mi)
Raccoon River, Van Meter, IA (34.9 mi)
South Raccoon River, Redfield, IA (45.7 mi)
Des Moines River, Ottumwa, IA (55.9 mi)
North Raccoon River, Jefferson, IA (66.3 mi)
Boone River, Webster City, IA (70.6 mi)
Morgan Creek, Cedar Rapids, IA (85.6 mi)
Cedar River, Palo, IA (86.7 mi)
Cedar River, Waverly, IA (95.6 mi)
North Raccoon River, Sac City, IA (106.4 mi)
Mississippi River, New Boston, IL (117 mi)
Mississippi River, Illinois City, IL (117.6 mi)
Mississippi River, Gladstone, IL (124.6 mi)

Weather for Swan, Iowa

Current Weather

50.4°F
Sunny
Conditions: Sunny
Humidity: 75%
Feels Like: 47.5°F
Wind: NW 6 mph
Wind Gusts: 12.5 mph
Pressure: 30.13 in
Precipitation: 0 in
Cloud Cover: 1%
Visibility: 6 mi
UV Index: 0.7

Weather Forecast

Sunny
Sun
H: 60°F
L: 43°F
Sunny
Mon
H: 64°F
L: 40°F
Sunny
Tue
H: 61°F
L: 44°F

Air Quality

EPA Index 1 • Good

Air quality is satisfactory, and air pollution poses little or no risk.

PM2.5
8.6 μg/m³
Good
PM10
8.7 μg/m³
Good
Ozone (O3)
23 μg/m³
Photochemical
NO2
5.2 μg/m³
Nitrogen Dioxide
SO2
0.6 μg/m³
Sulfur Dioxide
CO
160 μg/m³
Carbon Monoxide

Astronomical

Sun
10h 6m daylight
Sunrise 6:54 AM
Solar Noon 11:56 AM
Sunset 5:00 PM
Moon
New • 0%
Moonrise 6:24 AM
Transit 11:24 AM
Moonset 4:18 PM

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

10:54 AM - 1:24 PM
11:18 PM - 1:48 AM

Minor Periods

5:54 AM - 7:24 AM
3:48 PM - 5:18 PM
Action Rating:
Very Good 4/5
Sunday, November 8, 2026

Weather Forecast

Conditions: Sunny
Average Temperature: 49.1°F
Average Humidity: 66%
Chance of Rain: 5%
Wind: 9.8 mph
UV Index: 2.6

Astronomical

Sun
10h 6m daylight
Sunrise 6:54 AM
Solar Noon 11:56 AM
Sunset 5:00 PM
Moon
New • 0%
Moonrise 6:24 AM
Transit 11:24 AM
Moonset 4:18 PM

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

10:54 AM - 1:24 PM
11:18 PM - 1:48 AM

Minor Periods

5:54 AM - 7:24 AM
3:48 PM - 5:18 PM
Action Rating:
Very Good 4/5
Monday, November 9, 2026

Weather Forecast

Conditions: Sunny
Average Temperature: 51.1°F
Average Humidity: 71%
Chance of Rain: 6%
Wind: 14.1 mph
UV Index: 2.7

Astronomical

Sun
10h 4m daylight
Sunrise 6:55 AM
Solar Noon 11:56 AM
Sunset 4:59 PM
Moon
New • 2%
Moonrise 7:30 AM
Transit 12:12 PM
Moonset 4:49 PM

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

12:07 AM - 2:37 AM
11:42 AM - 2:12 PM

Minor Periods

7:00 AM - 8:30 AM
4:19 PM - 5:49 PM
Action Rating:
Very Good 4/5
Tuesday, November 10, 2026

Weather Forecast

Conditions: Sunny
Average Temperature: 51.3°F
Average Humidity: 66%
Chance of Rain: 6%
Wind: 6.7 mph
UV Index: 2.4

Astronomical

Sun
10h 2m daylight
Sunrise 6:56 AM
Solar Noon 11:57 AM
Sunset 4:58 PM
Moon
New • 0%
Moonrise 8:35 AM
Transit 1:02 PM
Moonset 5:27 PM

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

12:07 AM - 2:37 AM
12:32 PM - 3:02 PM

Minor Periods

8:05 AM - 9:35 AM
4:57 PM - 6:27 PM
Action Rating:
Very Good 4/5
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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