Water Temperature of the Raccoon River in Van Meter, IA

Current Water Temperature

81.6°F

Measurement Time: Thursday, July 14, 2022, 10:00 AM CDT

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Local Points of Interest

Adel, IA; Van Meter Recreation Complex

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Raccoon River

Station Name: Van Meter
Data Source: USGS

Elevation Above Sea Level: 843 feet / 257 meters

Nearest Address:
R Avenue
Van Meter, IA 50003
Dallas County

GPS Coordinates: 41.5339, -93.9503

Nearby Water Temperatures

South Raccoon River, Redfield, IA (11.1 mi)
Des Moines River, Des Moines, IA (17.9 mi)
Des Moines River, Swan, IA (34.9 mi)
North Raccoon River, Jefferson, IA (38.3 mi)
Lake Red Rock, Pella, IA (51.8 mi)
Des Moines River, Pella, IA (52.0 mi)
Boone River, Webster City, IA (62.5 mi)
North Raccoon River, Sac City, IA (77.9 mi)
Des Moines River, Ottumwa, IA (87.7 mi)
West Nishnabotna River, Randolph, IA (96.2 mi)
Missouri River, Omaha, NE (104.2 mi)
Missouri River, Bellevue, NE (105.6 mi)
Cedar River, Waverly, IA (112.5 mi)
Morgan Creek, Cedar Rapids, IA (117.2 mi)
Cedar River, Palo, IA (117.5 mi)

Weather for Van Meter, Iowa

Current Weather

46.9°F
Mist
Conditions: Mist
Humidity: 97%
Feels Like: 43.9°F
Wind: S 6.3 mph
Wind Gusts: 11.3 mph
Pressure: 29.97 in
Precipitation: 0 in
Cloud Cover: 100%
Visibility: 6 mi
UV Index: 0.1

Five Day Weather Forecast

Patchy rain nearby
Mon
H: 53°F
L: 43°F
Patchy rain nearby
Tue
H: 51°F
L: 36°F
Sunny
Wed
H: 40°F
L: 28°F
Sunny
Thu
H: 38°F
L: 25°F
Moderate or heavy snow showers
Fri
H: 34°F
L: 25°F

Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 7.15 μg/m3
PM10: 7.45 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 155.85 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 4.25 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.85 μg/m3
Ozone: 64 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 7:15 AM
Sun Transit: 12:02 AM
Sunset: 4:50 PM
Daylight: 9 hrs 34 mins
Moonrise: 11:17 AM
Moon Transit: 3:44 PM
Moonset: 8:17 PM
Moon Phase: Waxing Crescent
Moon Illumination: 15.9%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

2:16 AM - 4:46 AM
3:14 PM - 5:44 PM

Minor Periods

7:47 PM - 9:17 PM
10:47 AM - 12:17 AM

Action Rating: 2 out of 5

Dense Fog Advisory issued November 23 at 6:53PM CST until November 24 at 10:00AM CST by NWS Des Moines IA

Effective: Sun November 23, 2025, 6:53 PM
Expires: Mon November 24, 2025, 5:00 AM

* WHAT...Visibility one quarter mile or less in dense fog. * WHERE...Portions of central, north central, northeast, and northwest Iowa. * WHEN...From midnight tonight to 10 AM CST Monday. * IMPACTS...Low visibility could make driving conditions hazardous.

If driving, slow down, use your headlights, and leave plenty of distance ahead of you.


Dense Fog Advisory issued November 24 at 2:48AM CST until November 24 at 10:00AM CST by NWS Des Moines IA

Effective: Mon November 24, 2025, 2:48 AM
Expires: Mon November 24, 2025, 10:00 AM

* WHAT...Visibility one quarter mile or less in dense fog. * WHERE...Portions of central to northern Iowa. * WHEN...Until 10 AM CST this morning. * IMPACTS...Low visibility could make driving conditions hazardous.

If driving, slow down, use your headlights, and leave plenty of distance ahead of you.


Dense Fog Advisory issued November 23 at 6:53PM CST until November 24 at 10:00AM CST by NWS Des Moines IA

Effective: Sun November 23, 2025, 6:53 PM
Expires: Mon November 24, 2025, 5:00 AM

* WHAT...Visibility one quarter to one half mile in dense fog. * WHERE...Clarke, Decatur, Lucas, and Wayne Counties. * WHEN...Until 10 AM CST Monday. * IMPACTS...Low visibility could make driving conditions hazardous.

If driving, slow down, use your headlights, and leave plenty of distance ahead of you.


Dense Fog Advisory issued November 24 at 2:48AM CST until November 24 at 10:00AM CST by NWS Des Moines IA

Effective: Mon November 24, 2025, 2:48 AM
Expires: Mon November 24, 2025, 10:00 AM

* WHAT...Visibility one quarter to one half mile in dense fog. * WHERE...Portions of central and southeast Iowa. * WHEN...Until 10 AM CST this morning. * IMPACTS...Low visibility could make driving conditions hazardous.

If driving, slow down, use your headlights, and leave plenty of distance ahead of you.


Dense Fog Advisory issued November 23 at 6:53PM CST until November 24 at 10:00AM CST by NWS Des Moines IA

Effective: Sun November 23, 2025, 6:53 PM
Expires: Mon November 24, 2025, 5:00 AM

* WHAT...Visibility one quarter to one half mile in dense fog. * WHERE...Jasper, Poweshiek, Appanoose, Mahaska, Marion, Monroe, Davis, and Wapello Counties. * WHEN...Until 10 AM CST Monday. * IMPACTS...Low visibility could make driving conditions hazardous.

If driving, slow down, use your headlights, and leave plenty of distance ahead of you.


Monday, November 24, 2025

Weather Forecast

Conditions: Patchy rain nearby
Average Temperature: 47.8°F
Average Humidity: 95%
Chance of Rain: 87%
Wind: 8.7 mph
UV Index: 0.1

Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 8.43 μg/m3
PM10: 8.51 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 188.25 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 9.04 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 2.12 μg/m3
Ozone: 40.52 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 7:15 AM
Sun Transit: 12:02 AM
Sunset: 4:50 PM
Daylight: 9 hrs 34 mins
Moonrise: 11:17 AM
Moon Transit: 3:44 PM
Moonset: 8:17 PM
Moon Phase: Waxing Crescent
Moon Illumination: 15.9%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

2:16 AM - 4:46 AM
3:14 PM - 5:44 PM

Minor Periods

7:47 PM - 9:17 PM
10:47 AM - 12:17 AM

Action Rating: 2 out of 5

Tuesday, November 25, 2025

Weather Forecast

Conditions: Patchy rain nearby
Average Temperature: 45.5°F
Average Humidity: 86%
Chance of Rain: 72%
Wind: 23 mph
UV Index: 0.3

Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 13.01 μg/m3
PM10: 13.13 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 195.69 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 8.93 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.73 μg/m3
Ozone: 34.68 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 7:17 AM
Sun Transit: 12:02 AM
Sunset: 4:49 PM
Daylight: 9 hrs 32 mins
Moonrise: 11:51 AM
Moon Transit: 4:33 PM
Moonset: 9:23 PM
Moon Phase: Waxing Crescent
Moon Illumination: 25.0%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

3:06 AM - 5:36 AM
4:03 PM - 6:33 PM

Minor Periods

8:53 PM - 10:23 PM
11:21 AM - 12:51 AM

Action Rating: 2 out of 5

Wednesday, November 26, 2025

Weather Forecast

Conditions: Sunny
Average Temperature: 32.6°F
Average Humidity: 60%
Chance of Rain: 0%
Wind: 23 mph
UV Index: 0.3

Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 1.95 μg/m3
PM10: 2.05 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 147.53 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 2.87 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.37 μg/m3
Ozone: 64.52 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 7:18 AM
Sun Transit: 12:03 AM
Sunset: 4:49 PM
Daylight: 9 hrs 31 mins
Moonrise: 12:20 AM
Moon Transit: 5:20 PM
Moonset: 10:31 PM
Moon Phase: First Quarter
Moon Illumination: 35.3%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

3:54 AM - 6:24 AM
4:50 PM - 7:20 PM

Minor Periods

10:01 PM - 11:31 PM
11:50 AM - 1:20 PM

Action Rating: 3 out of 5

Thursday, November 27, 2025

Weather Forecast

Conditions: Sunny
Average Temperature: 30.5°F
Average Humidity: 50%
Chance of Rain: 0%
Wind: 8.5 mph
UV Index: 0.3

Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 3.52 μg/m3
PM10: 3.73 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 156.73 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 5.47 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.51 μg/m3
Ozone: 54.36 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 7:19 AM
Sun Transit: 12:03 AM
Sunset: 4:48 PM
Daylight: 9 hrs 29 mins
Moonrise: 12:44 AM
Moon Transit: 6:06 PM
Moonset: 11:39 PM
Moon Phase: First Quarter
Moon Illumination: 46.5%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

4:41 AM - 7:11 AM
5:36 PM - 8:06 PM

Minor Periods

12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
12:14 AM - 1:44 PM

Action Rating: 3 out of 5

Friday, November 28, 2025

Weather Forecast

Conditions: Moderate or heavy snow showers
Average Temperature: 29.3°F
Average Humidity: 58%
Chance of Rain: 81%
Wind: 17 mph
UV Index: 0

Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 6.24 μg/m3
PM10: 6.72 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 214.31 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 12.6 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.69 μg/m3
Ozone: 39.08 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 7:20 AM
Sun Transit: 12:03 AM
Sunset: 4:48 PM
Daylight: 9 hrs 28 mins
Moonrise: 1:06 PM
Moon Transit: 6:51 PM
Moonset: 12:39 AM
Moon Phase: First Quarter
Moon Illumination: 57.8%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

5:26 AM - 7:56 AM
6:21 PM - 8:51 PM

Minor Periods

12:36 AM - 2:06 PM
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM

Action Rating: 2 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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