Water Temperature of the Root River in Franklin, WI

Current Water Temperature

77.4°F

Measurement Time: Friday, July 17, 2026, 4:00 AM 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

84.9°F
Overcast
Overcast
88.7°F
89.6°F
57%
SSW 3.8 mph
4.5 mph
85.5°F
68.3°F
0 in
50%
1 mi
1017 mbar
3.2

Five Day Weather Forecast

Sunny
Fri
H: 101°F
L: 70°F
Sunny
Sat
H: 88°F
L: 67°F
Sunny
Sun
H: 78°F
L: 64°F
Sunny
Mon
H: 83°F
L: 63°F
Sunny
Tue
H: 74°F
L: 60°F

Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 21.2 μg/m3
PM10: 22.8 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 167 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 10.6 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 3.3 μg/m3
Ozone: 109 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 5:29 AM
Sun Transit: 12:58 AM
Sunset: 8:27 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs 59 mins
Moonrise: 9:20 AM
Moon Transit: 4:01 PM
Moonset: 10:29 PM
Moon Phase: Waxing Crescent
Moon Illumination: 7.0%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

3:24 AM - 5:54 AM
3:31 PM - 6:01 PM

Minor Periods

9:59 PM - 11:29 PM
8:50 AM - 10:20 AM

Action Rating: 3 out of 5

Friday, July 17, 2026

Weather Forecast

Sunny
100.6°F
69.8°F
84.4°F
55%
0.02 in
36%
0%
10.5 mph
6.2


Air Quality

AQI: 2 - Moderate
PM2.5: 17.78 μg/m3
PM10: 19.17 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 161.29 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 10.62 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.63 μg/m3
Ozone: 108.42 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 5:29 AM
Sun Transit: 12:58 AM
Sunset: 8:27 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs 59 mins
Moonrise: 9:20 AM
Moon Transit: 4:01 PM
Moonset: 10:29 PM
Moon Phase: Waxing Crescent
Moon Illumination: 7.0%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

3:24 AM - 5:54 AM
3:31 PM - 6:01 PM

Minor Periods

9:59 PM - 11:29 PM
8:50 AM - 10:20 AM

Action Rating: 3 out of 5

Saturday, July 18, 2026

Weather Forecast

Sunny
87.9°F
67.1°F
75°F
80%
0.05 in
57%
0%
13 mph
6.9


Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 11.37 μg/m3
PM10: 11.59 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 147.33 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 4.46 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 0.85 μg/m3
Ozone: 109.96 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 5:29 AM
Sun Transit: 12:58 AM
Sunset: 8:27 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs 57 mins
Moonrise: 10:33 AM
Moon Transit: 4:46 PM
Moonset: 10:49 PM
Moon Phase: Waxing Crescent
Moon Illumination: 13.9%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

4:11 AM - 6:41 AM
4:16 PM - 6:46 PM

Minor Periods

10:19 PM - 11:49 PM
10:03 AM - 11:33 AM

Action Rating: 2 out of 5

Sunday, July 19, 2026

Weather Forecast

Sunny
78.2°F
63.9°F
70.9°F
66%
0 in
5%
0%
9.2 mph
2.4


Air Quality

AQI: 2 - Moderate
PM2.5: 19.84 μg/m3
PM10: 20.04 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 175.84 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 3.42 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.09 μg/m3
Ozone: 130.13 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 5:30 AM
Sun Transit: 12:58 AM
Sunset: 8:26 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs 56 mins
Moonrise: 11:41 AM
Moon Transit: 5:30 PM
Moonset: 11:09 PM
Moon Phase: Waxing Crescent
Moon Illumination: 22.6%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

4:55 AM - 7:25 AM
5:00 PM - 7:30 PM

Minor Periods

12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
11:11 AM - 12:41 AM

Action Rating: 2 out of 5

Monday, July 20, 2026

Weather Forecast

Sunny
83.1°F
62.5°F
71.6°F
81%
1.49 in
80%
0%
15.7 mph
4.9


Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 11.91 μg/m3
PM10: 12.01 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 322.58 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 8.22 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 2.13 μg/m3
Ozone: 111.75 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 5:31 AM
Sun Transit: 12:58 AM
Sunset: 8:25 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs 54 mins
Moonrise: 12:49 AM
Moon Transit: 6:14 PM
Moonset: 12:09 AM
Moon Phase: Waxing Crescent
Moon Illumination: 32.7%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

5:38 AM - 8:08 AM
5:44 PM - 8:14 PM

Minor Periods

12:19 AM - 1:49 PM
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM

Action Rating: 4 out of 5

Tuesday, July 21, 2026

Weather Forecast

Sunny
74.3°F
59.8°F
68.7°F
72%
0 in
9%
0%
17.7 mph
6


Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 3.63 μg/m3
PM10: 3.86 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 241.5 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 4.94 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.26 μg/m3
Ozone: 89.5 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

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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