Water Temperature of the Chicago River in Chicago, IL
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Measurement Time: Wednesday, June 4, 2025, 3:00 PM CDT
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Station Name: CHICAGO S & S CANAL AT WESTERN AVE AT CHICAGO, IL
Data Source: Water Data - usgc.gov
Elevation Above Sea Level: 591 feet / 180 meters
Nearest Address:
3101 S Western Ave
Chicago, IL 60608
Cook County
GPS Coordinates: 41.8375, -87.6852778
Nearby Water Temperatures
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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 (24.0 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

Humidity: 81%
Feels Like: 61°F
Wind: NNE 4.3 mph
Wind Gusts: 7.3 mph
Precipitation: 0 in
Cloud Cover: 75%
Visibility: 9 mi
UV Index: 0
Five Day Weather Forecast

Wed
H: 67°F
L: 56°F

Thu
H: 64°F
L: 51°F

Fri
H: 63°F
L: 52°F

Sat
H: 69°F
L: 52°F

Sun
H: 74°F
L: 55°F
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 46.25 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 4.44 μg/m3
Ozone: 71 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:49 AM
Sunset: 8:22 PM
Daylight: 15 hrs 5 mins
Moon Transit: 8:15 PM
Moonset: 1:49 AM
Moon Phase: First Quarter
Moon Illumination: 59.8%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
7:44 AM - 10:14 AM7:45 PM - 10:15 PM
Minor Periods
1:43 PM - 3:13 PM1:19 AM - 2:49 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
Air Quality Alert issued June 4 at 12:54PM CDT by NWS Chicago IL
Non-Weather Emergency Message. Not sent to IPAWS.
Effective: Wed June 4, 2025, 12:54 PM
Expires: Fri June 6, 2025, 12:00 AM
The Illinois Environmental Protection Agency has declared an Air Pollution Action Day for the greater Chicago Metropolitan Area, which is IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT CDT THURSDAY NIGHT. A Chicago area "Air Pollution Action Day" is declared when weather conditions are such that widespread ozone and or particulate levels are expected to be at or above the Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups (USG) category of the Air Quality Index for multiple days. Wildfire smoke is expected to continue to have an impact on particulate levels with the daily 24-hour AQI forecast expected to remain in the USG category today and tomorrow. Active children and adults, especially people with pulmonary or respiratory disease such as asthma, should limit prolonged outdoor activity. Area residents are urged to reduce pollution levels. Air quality forecasts, current air quality, and tips on how you can reduce your emissions can be found at www.airnow.gov. Media contact...Illinois EPA.
Air Quality Alert issued June 4 at 12:54PM CDT by NWS Chicago IL
Non-Weather Emergency Message. Not sent to IPAWS.
Effective: Wed June 4, 2025, 12:54 PM
Expires: Fri June 6, 2025, 12:00 AM
The Illinois Environmental Protection Agency has declared an Air Pollution Action Day for the greater Chicago Metropolitan Area, which is IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT CDT THURSDAY NIGHT. A Chicago area "Air Pollution Action Day" is declared when weather conditions are such that widespread ozone and or particulate levels are expected to be at or above the Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups (USG) category of the Air Quality Index for multiple days. Wildfire smoke is expected to continue to have an impact on particulate levels with the daily 24-hour AQI forecast expected to remain in the USG category today and tomorrow. Active children and adults, especially people with pulmonary or respiratory disease such as asthma, should limit prolonged outdoor activity. Area residents are urged to reduce pollution levels. Air quality forecasts, current air quality, and tips on how you can reduce your emissions can be found at www.airnow.gov. Media contact...Illinois EPA.
Air Quality Alert issued June 4 at 12:54PM CDT by NWS Chicago IL
Non-Weather Emergency Message. Not sent to IPAWS.
Effective: Wed June 4, 2025, 12:54 PM
Expires: Fri June 6, 2025, 12:00 AM
The Illinois Environmental Protection Agency has declared an Air Pollution Action Day for the greater Chicago Metropolitan Area, which is IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT CDT THURSDAY NIGHT. A Chicago area "Air Pollution Action Day" is declared when weather conditions are such that widespread ozone and or particulate levels are expected to be at or above the Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups (USG) category of the Air Quality Index for multiple days. Wildfire smoke is expected to continue to have an impact on particulate levels with the daily 24-hour AQI forecast expected to remain in the USG category today and tomorrow. Active children and adults, especially people with pulmonary or respiratory disease such as asthma, should limit prolonged outdoor activity. Area residents are urged to reduce pollution levels. Air quality forecasts, current air quality, and tips on how you can reduce your emissions can be found at www.airnow.gov. Media contact...Illinois EPA.
Air Quality Alert issued June 4 at 12:54PM CDT by NWS Chicago IL
Non-Weather Emergency Message. Not sent to IPAWS.
Effective: Wed June 4, 2025, 12:54 PM
Expires: Fri June 6, 2025, 12:00 AM
The Illinois Environmental Protection Agency has declared an Air Pollution Action Day for the greater Chicago Metropolitan Area, which is IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT CDT THURSDAY NIGHT. A Chicago area "Air Pollution Action Day" is declared when weather conditions are such that widespread ozone and or particulate levels are expected to be at or above the Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups (USG) category of the Air Quality Index for multiple days. Wildfire smoke is expected to continue to have an impact on particulate levels with the daily 24-hour AQI forecast expected to remain in the USG category today and tomorrow. Active children and adults, especially people with pulmonary or respiratory disease such as asthma, should limit prolonged outdoor activity. Area residents are urged to reduce pollution levels. Air quality forecasts, current air quality, and tips on how you can reduce your emissions can be found at www.airnow.gov. Media contact...Illinois EPA.
Air Quality Alert issued June 4 at 12:54PM CDT by NWS Chicago IL
Non-Weather Emergency Message. Not sent to IPAWS.
Effective: Wed June 4, 2025, 12:54 PM
Expires: Fri June 6, 2025, 12:00 AM
The Illinois Environmental Protection Agency has declared an Air Pollution Action Day for the greater Chicago Metropolitan Area, which is IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT CDT THURSDAY NIGHT. A Chicago area "Air Pollution Action Day" is declared when weather conditions are such that widespread ozone and or particulate levels are expected to be at or above the Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups (USG) category of the Air Quality Index for multiple days. Wildfire smoke is expected to continue to have an impact on particulate levels with the daily 24-hour AQI forecast expected to remain in the USG category today and tomorrow. Active children and adults, especially people with pulmonary or respiratory disease such as asthma, should limit prolonged outdoor activity. Area residents are urged to reduce pollution levels. Air quality forecasts, current air quality, and tips on how you can reduce your emissions can be found at www.airnow.gov. Media contact...Illinois EPA.
Weather Forecast
Average Temperature: 61.8°F
Average Humidity: 90%
Wind: 13 mph
UV Index: 0.3
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 17.56 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 4.54 μg/m3
Ozone: 109.72 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:49 AM
Sunset: 8:22 PM
Daylight: 15 hrs 5 mins
Moon Transit: 8:15 PM
Moonset: 1:49 AM
Moon Phase: First Quarter
Moon Illumination: 59.8%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
7:44 AM - 10:14 AM7:45 PM - 10:15 PM
Minor Periods
1:43 PM - 3:13 PM1:19 AM - 2:49 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Average Temperature: 56.7°F
Average Humidity: 90%
Wind: 11.2 mph
UV Index: 2
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 33.94 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 5.17 μg/m3
Ozone: 87.08 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:49 AM
Sunset: 8:23 PM
Daylight: 15 hrs 6 mins
Moon Transit: 8:54 PM
Moonset: 2:07 AM
Moon Phase: First Quarter
Moon Illumination: 70.6%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
8:23 AM - 10:53 AM8:24 PM - 10:54 PM
Minor Periods
2:44 PM - 4:14 PM1:37 AM - 3:07 AM
Action Rating: 3 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Average Temperature: 56.4°F
Average Humidity: 84%
Wind: 7.4 mph
UV Index: 1.8
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 30.18 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 5.95 μg/m3
Ozone: 83.84 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:49 AM
Sunset: 8:23 PM
Daylight: 15 hrs 7 mins
Moon Transit: 9:35 PM
Moonset: 2:26 AM
Moon Phase: Waxing Gibbous
Moon Illumination: 80.3%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
9:03 AM - 11:33 AM9:05 PM - 11:35 PM
Minor Periods
3:46 PM - 5:16 PM1:56 AM - 3:26 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Average Temperature: 59.9°F
Average Humidity: 77%
Wind: 9.4 mph
UV Index: 1.2
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 31.71 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 6.62 μg/m3
Ozone: 87.2 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:49 AM
Sunset: 8:24 PM
Daylight: 15 hrs 8 mins
Moon Transit: 10:18 PM
Moonset: 2:47 AM
Moon Phase: Waxing Gibbous
Moon Illumination: 88.5%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
9:45 AM - 12:15 AM12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Minor Periods
4:48 PM - 6:18 PM2:17 AM - 3:47 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Average Temperature: 63.5°F
Average Humidity: 68%
Wind: 15 mph
UV Index: 1.6
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 58.62 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 11.1 μg/m3
Ozone: 70.31 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:49 AM
Sunset: 8:25 PM
Daylight: 15 hrs 9 mins
Moon Transit: 11:03 PM
Moonset: 3:10 AM
Moon Phase: Waxing Gibbous
Moon Illumination: 94.7%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
10:30 AM - 1:00 PM12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Minor Periods
5:53 PM - 7:23 PM2:40 AM - 4:10 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5