Water Temperature of the Illinois River in Florence, IL

Current Water Temperature

53.1°F

Measurement Time: Wednesday, March 11, 2026, 12:30 AM CDT

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Local Points of Interest

Florence Bridge

Illinois River

Station Name: ILLINOIS RIVER AT FLORENCE, IL
Data Source: Water Data - usgc.gov

Elevation Above Sea Level: 427 feet

Nearest Address:
State Rte 100
Florence, IL 62363
Pike County

GPS Coordinates: 39.63277778, -90.6077778

Nearby Water Temperatures

Illinois River, La Grange, IL (21.6 mi)
Mississippi River, Clarksville, MO (23.9 mi)
Mississippi River, Saverton, MO (34.1 mi)
Mississippi River, Cap Au Gris, MO (43.7 mi)
Mississippi River, Quincy, IL (47.4 mi)
Lick Creek, Springfield, IL (48.5 mi)
Sugar Creek, Chatham, IL (50.5 mi)
Mississippi River, Alton, IL (58.4 mi)
Missouri River, St Charles, MO (59 mi)
Mississippi River, Canton, MO (59.7 mi)
Mason Tazewell Drainage Ditch, Topeka, IL (60.4 mi)
Mississippi River, Keokuk, IA (66.4 mi)
Missouri River, Labadle, MO (74.8 mi)
Missouri River, Hermann, MO (77.8 mi)
Illinois River, Peoria, IL (86.4 mi)

Weather for Florence, Illinois

Current Weather

49.1°F
Overcast
Overcast
43.1°F
57.1°F
98%
SW 16.8 mph
33.3 mph
55°F
60.9°F
0.1 in
100%
2 mi
1007 mbar
0

Five Day Weather Forecast

Heavy rain
Wed
H: 63°F
L: 35°F
Sunny
Thu
H: 53°F
L: 30°F
Sunny
Fri
H: 55°F
L: 41°F
Sunny
Sat
H: 73°F
L: 39°F
Patchy rain nearby
Sun
H: 63°F
L: 37°F

Air Quality

PM2.5: 2.65 μg/m3
PM10: 2.65 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 189.85 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 4.05 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.45 μg/m3
Ozone: 53 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 7:20 AM
Sun Transit: 12:00 AM
Sunset: 7:05 PM
Daylight: 11 hrs 46 mins
Moonrise: 2:47 AM
Moon Transit: 7:09 AM
Moonset: 11:32 AM
Moon Phase: Last Quarter
Moon Illumination: 36.0%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

6:39 AM - 9:09 AM
7:00 PM - 9:30 PM

Minor Periods

11:02 AM - 12:32 AM
2:17 AM - 3:47 AM

Action Rating: 3 out of 5

Wednesday, March 11, 2026

Weather Forecast

Heavy rain
62.6°F
35.2°F
48.8°F
86%
3.51 in
89%
0%
21.7 mph
0.3


Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 6.04 μg/m3
PM10: 6.2 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 157.77 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 3.45 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.45 μg/m3
Ozone: 66.12 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 7:20 AM
Sun Transit: 12:00 AM
Sunset: 7:05 PM
Daylight: 11 hrs 46 mins
Moonrise: 2:47 AM
Moon Transit: 7:09 AM
Moonset: 11:32 AM
Moon Phase: Last Quarter
Moon Illumination: 36.0%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

6:39 AM - 9:09 AM
7:00 PM - 9:30 PM

Minor Periods

11:02 AM - 12:32 AM
2:17 AM - 3:47 AM

Action Rating: 3 out of 5

Thursday, March 12, 2026

Weather Forecast

Sunny
53.1°F
29.5°F
40.8°F
67%
0 in
0%
0%
21.3 mph
1


Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 3.17 μg/m3
PM10: 3.85 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 163.21 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 2.99 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.46 μg/m3
Ozone: 81 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 7:18 AM
Sun Transit: 12:00 AM
Sunset: 7:06 PM
Daylight: 11 hrs 48 mins
Moonrise: 3:39 AM
Moon Transit: 8:01 AM
Moonset: 12:26 AM
Moon Phase: Last Quarter
Moon Illumination: 25.6%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

7:31 AM - 10:01 AM
7:52 PM - 10:22 PM

Minor Periods

11:56 AM - 1:26 PM
3:09 AM - 4:39 AM

Action Rating: 3 out of 5

Friday, March 13, 2026

Weather Forecast

Sunny
55°F
41.4°F
49.6°F
47%
0 in
0%
0%
25.9 mph
0


Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 2.78 μg/m3
PM10: 3.02 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 158.27 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 3.78 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 2 μg/m3
Ozone: 89.2 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 7:17 AM
Sun Transit: 12:00 AM
Sunset: 7:07 PM
Daylight: 11 hrs 51 mins
Moonrise: 4:25 AM
Moon Transit: 8:53 AM
Moonset: 1:27 PM
Moon Phase: Waning Crescent
Moon Illumination: 16.4%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

8:23 AM - 10:53 AM
8:44 PM - 11:14 PM

Minor Periods

12:57 AM - 2:27 PM
3:55 AM - 5:25 AM

Action Rating: 2 out of 5

Saturday, March 14, 2026

Weather Forecast

Sunny
73.2°F
39.4°F
49.3°F
59%
0 in
0%
0%
19 mph
3


Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 3.77 μg/m3
PM10: 3.94 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 178.81 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 4.94 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 2.17 μg/m3
Ozone: 72.08 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 7:15 AM
Sun Transit: 12:00 AM
Sunset: 7:08 PM
Daylight: 11 hrs 53 mins
Moonrise: 5:03 AM
Moon Transit: 9:44 AM
Moonset: 2:32 PM
Moon Phase: Waning Crescent
Moon Illumination: 8.9%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
9:14 AM - 11:44 AM

Minor Periods

2:02 PM - 3:32 PM
4:33 AM - 6:03 AM

Action Rating: 2 out of 5

Sunday, March 15, 2026

Weather Forecast

Patchy rain nearby
63.1°F
37°F
51.5°F
73%
0.01 in
69%
0%
18.3 mph
3


Air Quality

AQI: 0 -
PM2.5: 0 μg/m3
PM10: 0 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 0 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 0 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 0 μg/m3
Ozone: 0 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 7:13 AM
Sun Transit: 12:00 AM
Sunset: 7:09 PM
Daylight: 11 hrs 56 mins
Moonrise: 5:35 AM
Moon Transit: 10:33 AM
Moonset: 3:39 PM
Moon Phase: Waning Crescent
Moon Illumination: 3.6%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
10:03 AM - 12:33 AM

Minor Periods

3:09 PM - 4:39 PM
5:05 AM - 6:35 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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