Water Temperature of the Chicago River in Chicago, IL
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Measurement Time: Friday, November 28, 2025, 4:30 PM CST
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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: 63%
Feels Like: 24.9°F
Wind: NW 2.2 mph
Wind Gusts: 2.7 mph
Precipitation: 0 in
Cloud Cover: 100%
Visibility: 9 mi
UV Index: 0
Five Day Weather Forecast

Fri
H: 34°F
L: 24°F

Sat
H: 30°F
L: 27°F

Sun
H: 32°F
L: 21°F

Mon
H: 25°F
L: 18°F

Tue
H: 27°F
L: 17°F
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 18.55 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 9.35 μg/m3
Ozone: 50 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 11:38 AM
Sunset: 4:22 PM
Daylight: 9 hrs 26 mins
Moon Transit: 6:26 PM
Moonset: 12:12 AM
Moon Phase: First Quarter
Moon Illumination: 57.8%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
5:52 AM - 8:22 AM5:56 PM - 8:26 PM
Minor Periods
12:11 AM - 1:41 PM12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
Winter Storm Warning issued November 28 at 11:04AM CST until November 30 at 6:00AM CST by NWS Chicago IL
Effective: Fri November 28, 2025, 11:04 AM
Expires: Fri November 28, 2025, 9:15 PM
* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 6 and 10 inches. Locally higher amounts possible northwest of an Ottawa to Aurora to Waukegan line. Southeast winds gusting to 30 mph. * WHERE...Portions of central, north central, and northeast Illinois and northwest Indiana. * WHEN...From 3 AM Saturday to 6 AM CST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The highest snowfall rates are expected Saturday afternoon. The snow may mix with or transition to drizzle east of interstate 55 Saturday evening.
If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. The latest road conditions for Illinois can be obtained at www.gettingaroundillinois.com. The latest road conditions for Indiana can be obtained at https://511in.org.
Winter Storm Warning issued November 28 at 2:59PM CST until November 30 at 6:00AM CST by NWS Chicago IL
Effective: Fri November 28, 2025, 2:59 PM
Expires: Sat November 29, 2025, 1:00 AM
* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 6 and 10 inches. Locally higher amounts possible northwest of an Ottawa to Aurora to Waukegan line. Southeast winds gusting to 30 mph. * WHERE...Portions of central, north central, and northeast Illinois and northwest Indiana. * WHEN...From 3 AM Saturday to 6 AM CST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The highest snowfall rates are expected Saturday afternoon, with some blowing and drifting snow possible. The snow may mix with or transition to drizzle east of interstate 55 Saturday evening.
If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. The latest road conditions for Illinois can be obtained at www.gettingaroundillinois.com. The latest road conditions for Indiana can be obtained at https://511in.org.
Weather Forecast
Average Temperature: 28.9°F
Average Humidity: 62%
Wind: 15.2 mph
UV Index: 0.3
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 6.85 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 2.56 μg/m3
Ozone: 68.52 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 11:38 AM
Sunset: 4:22 PM
Daylight: 9 hrs 26 mins
Moon Transit: 6:26 PM
Moonset: 12:12 AM
Moon Phase: First Quarter
Moon Illumination: 57.8%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
5:52 AM - 8:22 AM5:56 PM - 8:26 PM
Minor Periods
12:11 AM - 1:41 PM12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Average Temperature: 28.6°F
Average Humidity: 87%
Wind: 18.1 mph
UV Index: 0.1
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 19.98 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 8.14 μg/m3
Ozone: 50.24 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 11:39 AM
Sunset: 4:21 PM
Daylight: 9 hrs 24 mins
Moon Transit: 8:12 PM
Moonset: 12:23 AM
Moon Phase: First Quarter
Moon Illumination: 68.7%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
7:42 PM - 10:12 PM7:42 PM - 10:12 PM
Minor Periods
12:33 AM - 2:03 PM12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Average Temperature: 30.1°F
Average Humidity: 87%
Wind: 19 mph
UV Index: 0.2
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 14.86 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 5.49 μg/m3
Ozone: 58.36 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 11:39 AM
Sunset: 4:21 PM
Daylight: 9 hrs 23 mins
Moon Transit: 8:00 PM
Moonset: 1:34 AM
Moon Phase: Waxing Gibbous
Moon Illumination: 78.6%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM7:30 PM - 10:00 PM
Minor Periods
12:55 AM - 2:25 PM1:04 AM - 2:34 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Average Temperature: 21.9°F
Average Humidity: 85%
Wind: 6.7 mph
UV Index: 0.2
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 14.59 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 5.65 μg/m3
Ozone: 64.84 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 11:39 AM
Sunset: 4:21 PM
Daylight: 9 hrs 22 mins
Moon Transit: 8:51 PM
Moonset: 2:50 AM
Moon Phase: Waxing Gibbous
Moon Illumination: 87.1%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
8:14 AM - 10:44 AM8:21 PM - 10:51 PM
Minor Periods
1:20 PM - 2:50 PM2:20 AM - 3:50 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Average Temperature: 21.9°F
Average Humidity: 93%
Wind: 9.2 mph
UV Index: 0.3
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 25.54 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 6.77 μg/m3
Ozone: 47.08 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 11:40 AM
Sunset: 4:21 PM
Daylight: 9 hrs 20 mins
Moon Transit: 9:48 PM
Moonset: 4:09 AM
Moon Phase: Waxing Gibbous
Moon Illumination: 93.7%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
9:08 AM - 11:38 AM9:18 PM - 11:48 PM
Minor Periods
1:50 PM - 3:20 PM3:39 AM - 5:09 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
