Water Temperature of the Grand Calumet River in Chicago, IL
Current Water Temperature
Measurement Time: Thursday, January 22, 2026, 9:15 AM CST
Temperature Locations
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Local Points of Interest
Burnham, IL; O'Brien Marsh; Hegewisch MarshStation Name: Burnham - O'Brien L&D 1
Data Source: USGS
Elevation Above Sea Level: 587 feet
Nearest Address:
13500 S Hoxie Ave
Chicago, IL 60633
Cook County
GPS Coordinates: 41.65, -87.5611
Nearby Water Temperatures
Grand Calumet River, Hammond, IN (3.8 mi)Indiana Harbor Canal, East Chicago, IN (4.8 mi)
Cal-Sag Channel, Blue Island, IL (5.6 mi)
Hart Ditch, Munster, IN (7.4 mi)
Little Calumet River, Gary, IN (10.1 mi)
Plum Creek, Dyer, IN (10.2 mi)
Chicago River, Chicago, IL (14.4 mi)
Deep River, Lake Station, IN (14.9 mi)
Lake Michigan, Chicago, IL (16.7 mi)
Chicago Sanitary and Ship Canal, Romeoville, IL (25.7 mi)
Des Plaines River, Lockport, IL (27.3 mi)
Des Plaines River, Joliet, IL (28.1 mi)
Des Plaines River, Rockdale, IL (30.1 mi)
Lake Michigan, Wilmette, IL (33.9 mi)
Kankakee River, Shelby, IN (34.2 mi)
Weather for Chicago, Illinois
Current Weather

Five Day Weather Forecast

Thu
H: 33°F
L: 14°F

Fri
H: 6°F
L: -5°F

Sat
H: 9°F
L: -3°F

Sun
H: 19°F
L: 8°F

Mon
H: 18°F
L: 10°F
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 15.55 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 3.75 μg/m3
Ozone: 62 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:01 AM
Sunset: 4:54 PM
Daylight: 9 hrs 43 mins
Moon Transit: 12:00 AM
Moonset: 9:13 PM
Moon Phase: Waxing Crescent
Moon Illumination: 15.4%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM2:34 AM - 5:04 AM
Minor Periods
8:43 PM - 10:13 PM8:41 AM - 10:11 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
Extreme Cold Warning issued January 22 at 3:12AM CST until January 23 at 12:00PM CST by NWS Chicago IL
Effective: Thu January 22, 2026, 3:12 AM
Expires: Thu January 22, 2026, 1:15 PM
* WHAT...Dangerously cold wind chills as low as 30 below expected. * WHERE...Central Cook County. * WHEN...From 3 AM to noon CST Friday. * IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 30 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes.
Dress in layers including a hat, face mask, and gloves if you must go outside. Residents of the city of Chicago can call 3 1 1 to request well being checks for elderly friends or family members, or for information on finding the nearest warming center. To prevent water pipes from freezing; wrap or drain or allow them to drip slowly. Keep pets indoors as much as possible.
Extreme Cold Warning issued January 22 at 3:12AM CST until January 23 at 12:00PM CST by NWS Chicago IL
Effective: Thu January 22, 2026, 3:12 AM
Expires: Thu January 22, 2026, 1:15 PM
* WHAT...Dangerously cold wind chills between 30 and 40 below expected. * WHERE...Portions of central, north central, and northeast Illinois. * WHEN...From 3 AM to noon CST Friday. * IMPACTS...Dangerously cold wind chills as low as 35 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Coldest wind chills are expected across interior portions of northern Illinois.
Dress in layers including a hat, face mask, and gloves if you must go outside. To prevent water pipes from freezing; wrap or drain or allow them to drip slowly. Keep pets indoors as much as possible. Make frequent checks on older family, friends, and neighbors.
Extreme Cold Warning issued January 22 at 11:24AM CST until January 23 at 12:00PM CST by NWS Chicago IL
Effective: Thu January 22, 2026, 11:24 AM
Expires: Thu January 22, 2026, 9:30 PM
* WHAT...For the Extreme Cold Warning, dangerously cold wind chills as low as 30 to 40 below zero expected. For the Cold Weather Advisory, very cold wind chills as low as 15 to 30 below expected. * WHERE...Portions of central, north central, and northeast Illinois. * WHEN...For the Extreme Cold Warning, from 3 AM to noon CST Friday. For the Cold Weather Advisory, from noon Friday to 9 AM CST Saturday. * IMPACTS...Dangerously cold wind chills could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Coldest wind chills are expected across interior portions of northern Illinois.
Dress in layers including a hat, face mask, and gloves if you must go outside. To prevent water pipes from freezing; wrap or drain or allow them to drip slowly. Keep pets indoors as much as possible. Make frequent checks on older family, friends, and neighbors.
Extreme Cold Warning issued January 22 at 11:24AM CST until January 23 at 12:00PM CST by NWS Chicago IL
Effective: Thu January 22, 2026, 11:24 AM
Expires: Thu January 22, 2026, 9:30 PM
* WHAT...For the Extreme Cold Warning, dangerously cold wind chills as low as 30 to 35 below zero expected. For the Cold Weather Advisory, very cold wind chills as low as 15 to 30 below expected. * WHERE...Central Cook County. * WHEN...For the Extreme Cold Warning, from 3 AM to noon CST Friday. For the Cold Weather Advisory, from noon Friday to 9 AM CST Saturday. * IMPACTS...Dangerously cold wind chills could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes.
Dress in layers including a hat, face mask, and gloves if you must go outside. Residents of the city of Chicago can call 3 1 1 to request well being checks for elderly friends or family members, or for information on finding the nearest warming center. To prevent water pipes from freezing; wrap or drain or allow them to drip slowly. Keep pets indoors as much as possible.
Cold Weather Advisory issued January 22 at 11:24AM CST until January 24 at 9:00AM CST by NWS Chicago IL
Effective: Thu January 22, 2026, 11:24 AM
Expires: Thu January 22, 2026, 9:30 PM
* WHAT...For the Extreme Cold Warning, dangerously cold wind chills as low as 30 to 40 below zero expected. For the Cold Weather Advisory, very cold wind chills as low as 15 to 30 below expected. * WHERE...Portions of central, north central, and northeast Illinois. * WHEN...For the Extreme Cold Warning, from 3 AM to noon CST Friday. For the Cold Weather Advisory, from noon Friday to 9 AM CST Saturday. * IMPACTS...Dangerously cold wind chills could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Coldest wind chills are expected across interior portions of northern Illinois.
Dress in layers including a hat, face mask, and gloves if you must go outside. To prevent water pipes from freezing; wrap or drain or allow them to drip slowly. Keep pets indoors as much as possible. Make frequent checks on older family, friends, and neighbors.
Cold Weather Advisory issued January 22 at 11:24AM CST until January 24 at 9:00AM CST by NWS Chicago IL
Effective: Thu January 22, 2026, 11:24 AM
Expires: Thu January 22, 2026, 9:30 PM
* WHAT...For the Extreme Cold Warning, dangerously cold wind chills as low as 30 to 35 below zero expected. For the Cold Weather Advisory, very cold wind chills as low as 15 to 30 below expected. * WHERE...Central Cook County. * WHEN...For the Extreme Cold Warning, from 3 AM to noon CST Friday. For the Cold Weather Advisory, from noon Friday to 9 AM CST Saturday. * IMPACTS...Dangerously cold wind chills could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes.
Dress in layers including a hat, face mask, and gloves if you must go outside. Residents of the city of Chicago can call 3 1 1 to request well being checks for elderly friends or family members, or for information on finding the nearest warming center. To prevent water pipes from freezing; wrap or drain or allow them to drip slowly. Keep pets indoors as much as possible.
Cold Weather Advisory issued January 22 at 3:12AM CST until January 23 at 12:00PM CST by NWS Chicago IL
Effective: Thu January 22, 2026, 3:12 AM
Expires: Thu January 22, 2026, 1:15 PM
* WHAT...Very cold wind chills between 20 and 30 below expected. * WHERE...In Illinois, Ford and Iroquois Counties. In Indiana, Benton, Jasper, Lake IN, Newton, and Porter Counties. * WHEN...From 3 AM CST /4 AM EST/ to noon CST /1 PM EST/ Friday. * IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 25 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes.
Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves. Keep pets indoors as much as possible. Make frequent checks on older family, friends, and neighbors. Ensure portable heaters are used correctly. Do not use generators or grills inside.
Cold Weather Advisory issued January 22 at 11:24AM CST until January 24 at 9:00AM CST by NWS Chicago IL
Effective: Thu January 22, 2026, 11:24 AM
Expires: Thu January 22, 2026, 9:30 PM
* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 15 to 30 below expected. * WHERE...In Illinois, Ford and Iroquois Counties. In Indiana, Benton, Jasper, Lake IN, Newton, and Porter Counties. * WHEN...From 3 AM CST Friday to 9 AM CST Saturday. * IMPACTS...Dangerously cold wind chills could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 to 30 minutes.
Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves. Keep pets indoors as much as possible. Make frequent checks on older family, friends, and neighbors. Ensure portable heaters are used correctly. Do not use generators or grills inside.
Cold Weather Advisory issued January 22 at 2:54AM EST until January 23 at 1:00PM EST by NWS Northern Indiana
Effective: Thu January 22, 2026, 1:54 AM
Expires: Thu January 22, 2026, 3:00 PM
* WHAT...Very cold wind chills between 15 and 25 below zero expected. * WHERE...Portions of northern Indiana and southwest Michigan. * WHEN...From 4 AM EST /3 AM CST/ to 1 PM EST /noon CST/ Friday. * IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 25 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes.
Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves.
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 8.55 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 2.98 μg/m3
Ozone: 69.48 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:01 AM
Sunset: 4:54 PM
Daylight: 9 hrs 43 mins
Moon Transit: 12:00 AM
Moonset: 9:13 PM
Moon Phase: Waxing Crescent
Moon Illumination: 15.4%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM2:34 AM - 5:04 AM
Minor Periods
8:43 PM - 10:13 PM8:41 AM - 10:11 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 9.8 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 3.41 μg/m3
Ozone: 62.72 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:02 AM
Sunset: 4:55 PM
Daylight: 9 hrs 45 mins
Moon Transit: 8:54 AM
Moonset: 10:23 PM
Moon Phase: Waxing Crescent
Moon Illumination: 24.4%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
8:24 AM - 10:54 AM8:24 AM - 10:54 AM
Minor Periods
9:53 PM - 11:23 PM9:02 AM - 10:32 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 23.17 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 5.9 μg/m3
Ozone: 40.96 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:02 AM
Sunset: 4:56 PM
Daylight: 9 hrs 47 mins
Moon Transit: 4:37 PM
Moonset: 11:34 PM
Moon Phase: First Quarter
Moon Illumination: 34.7%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
4:04 AM - 6:34 AM4:07 PM - 6:37 PM
Minor Periods
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM9:24 AM - 10:54 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 15.9 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 3.27 μg/m3
Ozone: 52.52 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:02 AM
Sunset: 4:57 PM
Daylight: 9 hrs 49 mins
Moon Transit: 5:26 PM
Moonset: 12:34 AM
Moon Phase: First Quarter
Moon Illumination: 45.8%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
4:51 AM - 7:21 AM4:56 PM - 7:26 PM
Minor Periods
9:49 AM - 11:19 AM12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Action Rating: 4 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 25.36 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 3.51 μg/m3
Ozone: 44.15 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:02 AM
Sunset: 4:59 PM
Daylight: 9 hrs 51 mins
Moon Transit: 6:20 PM
Moonset: 12:49 AM
Moon Phase: First Quarter
Moon Illumination: 57.1%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
5:43 AM - 8:13 AM5:50 PM - 8:20 PM
Minor Periods
10:18 AM - 11:48 AM12:19 AM - 1:49 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
