Water Temperature of the Chicago River in Chicago, IL

Current Water Temperature

33.8°F

Measurement Time: Saturday, January 24, 2026, 4:30 PM CST

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Local Points of Interest

Chicago Park District

Chicago River

Station Name: CHICAGO S & S CANAL AT WESTERN AVE AT CHICAGO, IL
Data Source: Water Data - usgc.gov

Elevation Above Sea Level: 591 feet

Nearest Address:
3101 S Western Ave
Chicago, IL 60608
Cook County

GPS Coordinates: 41.8375, -87.6852778

Nearby Water Temperatures

Lake Michigan, Chicago, IL (7.3 mi)
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Grand Calumet River, Chicago, IL (14.4 mi)
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Grand Calumet River, Hammond, IN (17.9 mi)
Lake Michigan, Wilmette, IL (20.6 mi)
Hart Ditch, Munster, IN (21.8 mi)
Chicago Sanitary and Ship Canal, Romeoville, IL (23.6 mi)
Little Calumet River, Gary, IN (24 mi)
Plum Creek, Dyer, IN (24.5 mi)
Deep River, Lake Station, IN (27.4 mi)
Des Plaines River, Lockport, IL (27.4 mi)
Des Plaines River, Joliet, IL (29.2 mi)
Des Plaines River, Rockdale, IL (31.9 mi)
Lake Michigan, Waukegan, IL (37.1 mi)

Weather for Chicago, Illinois

Current Weather

8.1°F
Patchy light snow
Patchy light snow
4°F
6.4°F
83%
NNE 2.2 mph
3 mph
-5.8°F
1.7°F
0 in
100%
2 mi
1027 mbar
0

Five Day Weather Forecast

Light snow
Sun
H: 20°F
L: 4°F
Sunny
Mon
H: 15°F
L: 3°F
Overcast
Tue
H: 15°F
L: 6°F
Overcast
Wed
H: 17°F
L: 4°F
Light freezing rain
Thu
H: 24°F
L: 6°F

Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 15.15 μg/m3
PM10: 15.95 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 221.85 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 36.35 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 5.85 μg/m3
Ozone: 32 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 7:09 AM
Sun Transit: 12:03 AM
Sunset: 4:57 PM
Daylight: 9 hrs 48 mins
Moonrise: 10:19 AM
Moon Transit: 5:27 PM
Moonset: 12:35 AM
Moon Phase: First Quarter
Moon Illumination: 45.8%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

4:51 AM - 7:21 AM
4:57 PM - 7:27 PM

Minor Periods

9:49 AM - 11:19 AM
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM

Action Rating: 4 out of 5

Winter Weather Advisory issued January 24 at 10:36AM CST until January 25 at 6:00PM CST by NWS Chicago IL

Effective: Sat January 24, 2026, 10:36 AM
Expires: Sat January 24, 2026, 8:45 PM

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 2 and 6 inches, highest within a few miles of the lakeshore. Lower snow totals are forecasted across western portions of Lake and northern Cook counties. * WHERE...Central Cook, Lake IL, and Northern Cook Counties. * WHEN...From 6 PM this evening to 6 PM CST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will likely become slick and hazardous.

Be prepared for slippery roads. Slow down and use caution while driving. If you are going outside, watch your first few steps taken on stairs, sidewalks, and driveways. These surfaces could be icy and slippery, increasing your risk of a fall and injury. During lake effect snow, the weather can vary from bands of locally heavy snow to dry weather just a few miles away. Visibilities can also vary greatly. Be prepared for rapid changes in weather, visibility, and road conditions.


Winter Weather Advisory issued January 24 at 10:36AM CST until January 25 at 6:00PM CST by NWS Chicago IL

Effective: Sat January 24, 2026, 10:36 AM
Expires: Sat January 24, 2026, 8:45 PM

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 2 and 5 inches, highest east of Interstate 55. Lower snow totals are forecasted across northwestern portions of La Salle, Kendall, and DuPage counties. * WHERE...Portions of central, north central, and northeast Illinois. * WHEN...From 6 PM this evening to 6 PM CST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will likely become slick and hazardous.

Be prepared for slippery roads. Slow down and use caution while driving. If you are going outside, watch your first few steps taken on stairs, sidewalks, and driveways. These surfaces could be icy and slippery, increasing your risk of a fall and injury.


Winter Weather Advisory issued January 24 at 2:37PM CST until January 25 at 6:00PM CST by NWS Chicago IL

Effective: Sat January 24, 2026, 2:37 PM
Expires: Sun January 25, 2026, 12:45 AM

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 2 and 4 inches. * WHERE...Portions of central, east central, north central, and northeast Illinois. * WHEN...From 6 PM this evening to 6 PM CST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will likely become slick and hazardous.

Be prepared for slippery roads. Slow down and use caution while driving. If you are going outside, watch your first few steps taken on stairs, sidewalks, and driveways. These surfaces could be icy and slippery, increasing your risk of a fall and injury.


Winter Weather Advisory issued January 24 at 2:37PM CST until January 25 at 6:00PM CST by NWS Chicago IL

Effective: Sat January 24, 2026, 2:37 PM
Expires: Sun January 25, 2026, 12:45 AM

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 1 and 6 inches, lowest totals over western portions of Lake County and far northwest Cook County. Isolated totals over 6 inches possible. * WHERE...Central Cook, Lake IL, and Northern Cook Counties. * WHEN...From 6 PM this evening to 6 PM CST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will likely become slick and hazardous. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snowfall amounts in the advisory area could vary significantly over short distances due to the nature of lake effect snow. Heaviest snowfall rates are expected during the morning into the early-mid afternoon on Sunday.

Be prepared for slippery roads. Slow down and use caution while driving. If you are going outside, watch your first few steps taken on stairs, sidewalks, and driveways. These surfaces could be icy and slippery, increasing your risk of a fall and injury. During lake effect snow, the weather can vary from bands of locally heavy snow to dry weather just a few miles away. Visibilities can also vary greatly. Be prepared for rapid changes in weather, visibility, and road conditions.


Winter Weather Advisory issued January 24 at 7:40PM CST until January 25 at 6:00PM CST by NWS Chicago IL

Effective: Sat January 24, 2026, 7:40 PM
Expires: Sun January 25, 2026, 5:45 AM

* WHAT...Hazardous travel conditions due to snow occurring. * WHERE...Central Cook, Lake IL, and Northern Cook Counties. * WHEN...Until 6 PM CST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Roads, bridges, and overpasses, will be slick and hazardous. Visibility may occasionally drop below 1 mile, particularly during the day on Sunday. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Steady snow overnight will transition into localized lake effect snow by daybreak Sunday. As a result, total snow accumulations will vary across the impacted counties with around an inch near and west of Interstate 94/294, and localized totals up to 6 inches along the immediate Lake Michigan shoreline.

Slow down and use caution while driving. If you are going outside, watch your first few steps taken on stairs, sidewalks, and driveways.


Winter Weather Advisory issued January 24 at 7:40PM CST until January 25 at 6:00PM CST by NWS Chicago IL

Effective: Sat January 24, 2026, 7:40 PM
Expires: Sun January 25, 2026, 5:45 AM

* WHAT...Hazardous travel conditions due to snow occurring. * WHERE...Portions of central, east central, north central, and northeast Illinois. * WHEN...Until 6 PM CST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Roads, bridges, and overpasses, will be slick and hazardous. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Total snow accumulations will range from around an inch or two near the Interstate 88 and 80 corridors to 4 to 7 inches near US 10.

Slow down and use caution while driving. If you are going outside, watch your first few steps taken on stairs, sidewalks, and driveways.


Winter Weather Advisory issued January 24 at 10:36AM CST until January 26 at 12:00AM CST by NWS Chicago IL

Effective: Sat January 24, 2026, 10:36 AM
Expires: Sat January 24, 2026, 8:45 PM

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 3 and 5 inches. * WHERE...Lake IN and Porter Counties. * WHEN...From 6 PM this evening to midnight CST Sunday Night. * IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will likely become slick and hazardous.

Be prepared for slippery roads. Slow down and use caution while driving. If you are going outside, watch your first few steps taken on stairs, sidewalks, and driveways. These surfaces could be icy and slippery, increasing your risk of a fall and injury.


Winter Weather Advisory issued January 24 at 2:37PM CST until January 26 at 12:00AM CST by NWS Chicago IL

Effective: Sat January 24, 2026, 2:37 PM
Expires: Sun January 25, 2026, 12:45 AM

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 3 and 6 inches. * WHERE...Lake IN and Porter Counties. * WHEN...From 6 PM this evening to midnight CST Sunday Night. * IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will likely become slick and hazardous.

Be prepared for slippery roads. Slow down and use caution while driving. If you are going outside, watch your first few steps taken on stairs, sidewalks, and driveways. These surfaces could be icy and slippery, increasing your risk of a fall and injury.


Winter Weather Advisory issued January 24 at 7:40PM CST until January 26 at 12:00AM CST by NWS Chicago IL

Effective: Sat January 24, 2026, 7:40 PM
Expires: Sun January 25, 2026, 5:45 AM

* WHAT...Hazardous travel conditions due to snow occurring. * WHERE...Lake IN and Porter Counties. * WHEN...Until midnight CST Sunday Night. * IMPACTS...Roads, bridges, and overpasses, will be slick and hazardous, including the Interstate 80, 90, and 94 corridor. Visibility may occasionally drop below 1 mile, particularly Sunday afternoon. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Steady snow overnight will transition into localized lake effect snow Sunday afternoon. Total snow accumulations will range from around 3 inches near the Kankakee River Valley to locally 6 inches within a few miles of the Lake Michigan shoreline.

Slow down and use caution while driving. If you are going outside, watch your first few steps taken on stairs, sidewalks, and driveways.


Sunday, January 25, 2026

Weather Forecast

Light snow
19.6°F
4.1°F
11.1°F
82%
0.21 in
67%
58%
15.9 mph
0.2


Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 12.38 μg/m3
PM10: 13.07 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 221.93 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 33.19 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 7.15 μg/m3
Ozone: 38.44 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 7:09 AM
Sun Transit: 12:03 AM
Sunset: 4:57 PM
Daylight: 9 hrs 48 mins
Moonrise: 10:19 AM
Moon Transit: 5:27 PM
Moonset: 12:35 AM
Moon Phase: First Quarter
Moon Illumination: 45.8%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

4:51 AM - 7:21 AM
4:57 PM - 7:27 PM

Minor Periods

9:49 AM - 11:19 AM
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM

Action Rating: 4 out of 5

Monday, January 26, 2026

Weather Forecast

Sunny
15.1°F
2.5°F
7.6°F
64%
0 in
0%
0%
13.6 mph
0.4


Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 13.85 μg/m3
PM10: 14.71 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 242.77 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 15.94 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 3.62 μg/m3
Ozone: 51.4 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 7:08 AM
Sun Transit: 12:03 AM
Sunset: 4:59 PM
Daylight: 9 hrs 50 mins
Moonrise: 10:48 AM
Moon Transit: 6:20 PM
Moonset: 12:50 AM
Moon Phase: First Quarter
Moon Illumination: 57.1%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

5:42 AM - 8:12 AM
5:50 PM - 8:20 PM

Minor Periods

10:18 AM - 11:48 AM
12:20 AM - 1:50 AM

Action Rating: 2 out of 5

Tuesday, January 27, 2026

Weather Forecast

Overcast
14.9°F
6.4°F
11°F
71%
0 in
0%
0%
16.3 mph
0.4


Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 11.22 μg/m3
PM10: 11.67 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 207.81 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 13.93 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 3.16 μg/m3
Ozone: 60.44 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 7:08 AM
Sun Transit: 12:03 AM
Sunset: 5:00 PM
Daylight: 9 hrs 52 mins
Moonrise: 11:24 AM
Moon Transit: 7:19 PM
Moonset: 2:08 AM
Moon Phase: First Quarter
Moon Illumination: 68.0%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

6:38 AM - 9:08 AM
6:49 PM - 9:19 PM

Minor Periods

10:54 AM - 12:24 AM
1:38 AM - 3:08 AM

Action Rating: 3 out of 5

Wednesday, January 28, 2026

Weather Forecast

Overcast
16.5°F
4.1°F
11.6°F
76%
0 in
0%
0%
10.7 mph
0.2


Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 11.89 μg/m3
PM10: 12.17 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 250.52 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 25.26 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 4.2 μg/m3
Ozone: 48.04 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 7:07 AM
Sun Transit: 12:03 AM
Sunset: 5:01 PM
Daylight: 9 hrs 54 mins
Moonrise: 12:11 AM
Moon Transit: 8:21 PM
Moonset: 3:25 AM
Moon Phase: Waxing Gibbous
Moon Illumination: 78.1%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

7:39 AM - 10:09 AM
7:51 PM - 10:21 PM

Minor Periods

11:41 AM - 1:11 PM
2:55 AM - 4:25 AM

Action Rating: 2 out of 5

Thursday, January 29, 2026

Weather Forecast

Light freezing rain
23.7°F
5.5°F
12.4°F
83%
0.01 in
63%
18%
11.6 mph
0


Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 8.65 μg/m3
PM10: 8.87 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 211.72 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 17.71 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 3.12 μg/m3
Ozone: 57.54 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 7:06 AM
Sun Transit: 12:03 AM
Sunset: 5:02 PM
Daylight: 9 hrs 56 mins
Moonrise: 1:10 PM
Moon Transit: 9:26 PM
Moonset: 4:38 AM
Moon Phase: Waxing Gibbous
Moon Illumination: 86.7%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

8:43 AM - 11:13 AM
8:56 PM - 11:26 PM

Minor Periods

12:40 AM - 2:10 PM
4:08 AM - 5:38 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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