Water Temperature of the Root River in Franklin, WI

Current Water Temperature

81.9°F

Measurement Time: Tuesday, July 21, 2026, 1:00 PM CDT

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Root River

Station Name: ROOT RIVER AT 60TH ST NEAR CALEDONIA, WI
Data Source: Water Data - usgc.gov

Elevation Above Sea Level: 676 feet

Nearest Address:
10502 S 60th St
Franklin, WI 53132
Milwaukee County

GPS Coordinates: 42.85555556, -87.9907222

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Weather for Franklin, Wisconsin

Current Weather

71.1°F
Overcast
Overcast
71.1°F
79.9°F
81%
NNW 14.8 mph
19.2 mph
76.8°F
67.4°F
0 in
100%
9 mi
1010 mbar
0.8

Five Day Weather Forecast

Sunny
Tue
H: 87°F
L: 64°F
Sunny
Wed
H: 73°F
L: 49°F
Sunny
Thu
H: 77°F
L: 54°F
Sunny
Fri
H: 79°F
L: 59°F
Overcast
Sat
H: 77°F
L: 60°F

Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 3.8 μg/m3
PM10: 3.9 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 139 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 2.6 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 0.4 μg/m3
Ozone: 88 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 5:32 AM
Sun Transit: 12:58 AM
Sunset: 8:24 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs 52 mins
Moonrise: 1:55 PM
Moon Transit: 6:58 PM
Moonset: 12:30 AM
Moon Phase: First Quarter
Moon Illumination: 43.7%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

6:22 AM - 8:52 AM
6:28 PM - 8:58 PM

Minor Periods

1:25 PM - 2:55 PM
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM

Action Rating: 2 out of 5

Beach Hazards Statement issued July 21 at 2:34PM CDT until July 22 at 1:00PM CDT by NWS Milwaukee/Sullivan WI

Effective: Tue July 21, 2026, 2:34 PM
Expires: Tue July 21, 2026, 10:45 PM

* WHAT...Life threatening waves of 4 to 7 feet and dangerous currents are expected. * WHERE...Milwaukee, Racine and Kenosha Counties. * WHEN...Through Wednesday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Dangerous swimming conditions are expected due to high waves and onshore winds.

Stay out of the water and away from dangerous areas like piers and breakwalls. Strong structural and longshore currents are expected. Rip currents are possible.


Small Craft Advisory issued July 21 at 9:15AM CDT until July 22 at 4:00PM CDT by NWS Milwaukee/Sullivan WI

Effective: Tue July 21, 2026, 9:15 AM
Expires: Tue July 21, 2026, 5:15 PM

* WHAT...North winds 15 to 25 kt and waves 4 to 7 ft. * WHERE...Nearshore Waters from North Point Lighthouse to Winthrop Harbor IL. * WHEN...Until 4 PM CDT Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.

Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.


Small Craft Advisory issued July 21 at 2:48PM CDT until July 22 at 4:00PM CDT by NWS Milwaukee/Sullivan WI

Effective: Tue July 21, 2026, 2:48 PM
Expires: Tue July 21, 2026, 11:00 PM

* WHAT...North winds 15 to 25 kt and waves 5 to 8 ft. * WHERE...Nearshore Waters from North Point Lighthouse to Winthrop Harbor IL. * WHEN...Until 4 PM CDT Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.

Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.
Tuesday, July 21, 2026

Weather Forecast

Sunny
87.4°F
64.2°F
76.6°F
66%
0 in
5%
0%
18.6 mph
6


Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 3.48 μg/m3
PM10: 3.63 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 136.83 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 2.92 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 0.52 μg/m3
Ozone: 82.08 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 5:32 AM
Sun Transit: 12:58 AM
Sunset: 8:24 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs 52 mins
Moonrise: 1:55 PM
Moon Transit: 6:58 PM
Moonset: 12:30 AM
Moon Phase: First Quarter
Moon Illumination: 43.7%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

6:22 AM - 8:52 AM
6:28 PM - 8:58 PM

Minor Periods

1:25 PM - 2:55 PM
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM

Action Rating: 2 out of 5

Wednesday, July 22, 2026

Weather Forecast

Sunny
72.9°F
49.2°F
62°F
59%
0 in
4%
0%
10.7 mph
8.5


Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 3.93 μg/m3
PM10: 4.05 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 120 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 2.65 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 0.49 μg/m3
Ozone: 81.5 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 5:33 AM
Sun Transit: 12:58 AM
Sunset: 8:23 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs 50 mins
Moonrise: 3:01 PM
Moon Transit: 7:44 PM
Moonset: 12:53 AM
Moon Phase: First Quarter
Moon Illumination: 55.0%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

7:07 AM - 9:37 AM
7:14 PM - 9:44 PM

Minor Periods

2:31 PM - 4:01 PM
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM

Action Rating: 2 out of 5

Thursday, July 23, 2026

Weather Forecast

Sunny
77.3°F
53.9°F
66°F
62%
0 in
5%
0%
8.1 mph
8.8


Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 4.99 μg/m3
PM10: 5.17 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 122.42 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 6.78 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 0.99 μg/m3
Ozone: 82.17 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 5:34 AM
Sun Transit: 12:58 AM
Sunset: 8:22 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs 48 mins
Moonrise: 4:06 PM
Moon Transit: 8:31 PM
Moonset: 12:21 AM
Moon Phase: First Quarter
Moon Illumination: 66.1%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

7:54 AM - 10:24 AM
8:01 PM - 10:31 PM

Minor Periods

3:36 PM - 5:06 PM
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM

Action Rating: 3 out of 5

Friday, July 24, 2026

Weather Forecast

Sunny
79.2°F
58.7°F
68.9°F
64%
0 in
5%
0%
9.6 mph
8.1


Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 5.43 μg/m3
PM10: 5.6 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 133.55 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 7.15 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.2 μg/m3
Ozone: 94.58 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 5:35 AM
Sun Transit: 12:58 AM
Sunset: 8:21 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs 46 mins
Moonrise: 5:07 PM
Moon Transit: 9:21 PM
Moonset: 12:54 AM
Moon Phase: Waxing Gibbous
Moon Illumination: 76.3%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

8:43 AM - 11:13 AM
8:51 PM - 11:21 PM

Minor Periods

4:37 PM - 6:07 PM
12:24 AM - 1:54 AM

Action Rating: 3 out of 5

Saturday, July 25, 2026

Weather Forecast

Overcast
77.3°F
59.5°F
68°F
84%
0 in
27%
0%
11.4 mph
6


Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 7.53 μg/m3
PM10: 7.68 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 199.25 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 14.71 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 2.24 μg/m3
Ozone: 64.5 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 5:36 AM
Sun Transit: 12:58 AM
Sunset: 8:20 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs 44 mins
Moonrise: 6:04 PM
Moon Transit: 10:13 PM
Moonset: 1:33 AM
Moon Phase: Waxing Gibbous
Moon Illumination: 85.2%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

9:33 AM - 12:03 AM
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM

Minor Periods

5:34 PM - 7:04 PM
1:03 AM - 2:33 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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