Water Temperature of the Grand Calumet River in Chicago, IL

Current Water Temperature

32.2°F

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 Marsh

Grand Calumet River

Station 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

26.2°F
Sunny
Sunny
14.2°F
30.1°F
33%
W 15 mph
19.3 mph
18°F
8°F
0 in
0%
9 mi
1022 mbar
0.4

Five Day Weather Forecast

Partly Cloudy
Thu
H: 33°F
L: 14°F
Sunny
Fri
H: 6°F
L: -5°F
Overcast
Sat
H: 9°F
L: -3°F
Moderate or heavy snow showers
Sun
H: 19°F
L: 8°F
Patchy moderate snow
Mon
H: 18°F
L: 10°F

Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 4.95 μg/m3
PM10: 5.15 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 191.85 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 15.55 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 3.75 μg/m3
Ozone: 62 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 7:11 AM
Sun Transit: 12:01 AM
Sunset: 4:54 PM
Daylight: 9 hrs 43 mins
Moonrise: 9:11 AM
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 AM
2:34 AM - 5:04 AM

Minor Periods

8:43 PM - 10:13 PM
8:41 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.


Thursday, January 22, 2026

Weather Forecast

Partly Cloudy
32.5°F
13.5°F
22.4°F
51%
0 in
0%
0%
16.1 mph
0.3


Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 4.56 μg/m3
PM10: 4.66 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 204.09 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 8.55 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 2.98 μg/m3
Ozone: 69.48 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 7:11 AM
Sun Transit: 12:01 AM
Sunset: 4:54 PM
Daylight: 9 hrs 43 mins
Moonrise: 9:11 AM
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 AM
2:34 AM - 5:04 AM

Minor Periods

8:43 PM - 10:13 PM
8:41 AM - 10:11 AM

Action Rating: 2 out of 5

Friday, January 23, 2026

Weather Forecast

Sunny
6.1°F
-5.4°F
1.5°F
53%
0 in
0%
3%
15.4 mph
0.4


Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 4.16 μg/m3
PM10: 4.33 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 188.13 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 9.8 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 3.41 μg/m3
Ozone: 62.72 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 7:10 AM
Sun Transit: 12:02 AM
Sunset: 4:55 PM
Daylight: 9 hrs 45 mins
Moonrise: 9:32 AM
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 AM
8:24 AM - 10:54 AM

Minor Periods

9:53 PM - 11:23 PM
9:02 AM - 10:32 AM

Action Rating: 2 out of 5

Saturday, January 24, 2026

Weather Forecast

Overcast
9.3°F
-3.1°F
2.8°F
66%
0 in
0%
0%
10.3 mph
0.4


Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 9.43 μg/m3
PM10: 9.7 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 219.97 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 23.17 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 5.9 μg/m3
Ozone: 40.96 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 7:09 AM
Sun Transit: 12:02 AM
Sunset: 4:56 PM
Daylight: 9 hrs 47 mins
Moonrise: 9:54 AM
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 AM
4:07 PM - 6:37 PM

Minor Periods

12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
9:24 AM - 10:54 AM

Action Rating: 2 out of 5

Sunday, January 25, 2026

Weather Forecast

Moderate or heavy snow showers
19°F
7.6°F
13.3°F
81%
0.87 in
78%
33%
12.1 mph
0.3


Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 6.99 μg/m3
PM10: 7.16 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 199.89 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 15.9 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 3.27 μg/m3
Ozone: 52.52 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 7:08 AM
Sun Transit: 12:02 AM
Sunset: 4:57 PM
Daylight: 9 hrs 49 mins
Moonrise: 10:19 AM
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 AM
4:56 PM - 7:26 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

Patchy moderate snow
17.6°F
10.3°F
14.2°F
73%
0.02 in
80%
20%
12.8 mph
0


Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 8.67 μg/m3
PM10: 8.79 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 237.03 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 25.36 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 3.51 μg/m3
Ozone: 44.15 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 7:08 AM
Sun Transit: 12:02 AM
Sunset: 4:59 PM
Daylight: 9 hrs 51 mins
Moonrise: 10:48 AM
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 AM
5:50 PM - 8:20 PM

Minor Periods

10:18 AM - 11:48 AM
12:19 AM - 1:49 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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