Water Temperature of the Grand Calumet River in Chicago, IL
Current Water Temperature
Measurement Time: Friday, January 23, 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

Sun
H: 89°F
L: 63°F

Mon
H: 91°F
L: 74°F

Tue
H: 93°F
L: 76°F

Wed
H: 94°F
L: 76°F

Thu
H: 94°F
L: 77°F
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 3 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 3 μg/m3
Ozone: 118 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:53 AM
Sunset: 8:29 PM
Daylight: 15 hrs 11 mins
Moon Transit: 12:00 AM
Moonset: 3:41 AM
Moon Phase: Waxing Gibbous
Moon Illumination: 98.8%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM11:40 AM - 2:10 PM
Minor Periods
7:31 PM - 9:01 PM3:11 AM - 4:41 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
Extreme Heat Watch issued June 28 at 2:47AM CDT until July 1 at 10:00PM CDT by NWS Chicago IL
Effective: Sun June 28, 2026, 2:47 AM
Expires: Sun June 28, 2026, 1:00 PM
* WHAT...Dangerously hot conditions with heat index values around 105 possible each afternoon. * WHERE...Central Cook, Northern Cook, and Southern Cook Counties. * WHEN...From Monday afternoon through Wednesday evening. * IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses increase significantly during extreme heat and high humidity events.
Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors. Do not leave young children and pets in unattended vehicles. Car interiors will reach lethal temperatures in a matter of minutes.
Extreme Heat Warning issued June 28 at 11:18AM CDT until July 1 at 10:00PM CDT by NWS Chicago IL
Effective: Sun June 28, 2026, 11:18 AM
Expires: Sun June 28, 2026, 9:30 PM
* WHAT...Dangerously hot conditions with heat index values around 105 expected each afternoon. * WHERE...Cook County. * WHEN...From Monday afternoon through Wednesday evening. * IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses increase significantly during extreme heat and high humidity events.
Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors. The magnitude of anticipated heat, combined with oppressive warmth at night will lead to hazardous conditions, particularly for the elderly and those with pre-existing health conditions. 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 cooling center.
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 8.95 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 3.34 μg/m3
Ozone: 86.46 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:53 AM
Sunset: 8:29 PM
Daylight: 15 hrs 11 mins
Moon Transit: 12:00 AM
Moonset: 3:41 AM
Moon Phase: Waxing Gibbous
Moon Illumination: 98.8%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM11:40 AM - 2:10 PM
Minor Periods
7:31 PM - 9:01 PM3:11 AM - 4:41 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 6.79 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 2.74 μg/m3
Ozone: 83.5 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:53 AM
Sunset: 8:29 PM
Daylight: 15 hrs 10 mins
Moon Transit: 12:16 AM
Moonset: 4:33 AM
Moon Phase: Full
Moon Illumination: 100.0%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM12:32 AM - 3:02 PM
Minor Periods
8:18 PM - 9:48 PM4:03 AM - 5:33 AM
Action Rating: 5 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 5.31 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 2.25 μg/m3
Ozone: 90.42 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:54 AM
Sunset: 8:29 PM
Daylight: 15 hrs 10 mins
Moon Transit: 1:07 AM
Moonset: 5:30 AM
Moon Phase: Full
Moon Illumination: 98.6%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
12:37 AM - 3:07 AM1:22 PM - 3:52 PM
Minor Periods
8:57 PM - 10:27 PM5:00 AM - 6:30 AM
Action Rating: 5 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 5.64 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 2.65 μg/m3
Ozone: 97.79 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:54 AM
Sunset: 8:29 PM
Daylight: 15 hrs 9 mins
Moon Transit: 1:57 AM
Moonset: 6:33 AM
Moon Phase: Full
Moon Illumination: 94.7%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
1:27 AM - 3:57 AM2:11 PM - 4:41 PM
Minor Periods
9:29 PM - 10:59 PM6:03 AM - 7:33 AM
Action Rating: 3 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 9.09 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 2.26 μg/m3
Ozone: 69.63 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:54 AM
Sunset: 8:29 PM
Daylight: 15 hrs 9 mins
Moon Transit: 2:45 AM
Moonset: 7:38 AM
Moon Phase: Waning Gibbous
Moon Illumination: 88.5%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
2:15 AM - 4:45 AM2:58 PM - 5:28 PM
Minor Periods
9:57 PM - 11:27 PM7:08 AM - 8:38 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
