Water Temperature of the Root River in Franklin, WI

Current Water Temperature

62.4°F

Measurement Time: Thursday, June 18, 2026, 12:00 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

55.8°F
Overcast
Overcast
52.6°F
57.7°F
94%
WNW 12.1 mph
17.1 mph
56°F
55.2°F
0.01 in
100%
9 mi
1000 mbar
0

Five Day Weather Forecast

Patchy rain nearby
Thu
H: 72°F
L: 56°F
Sunny
Fri
H: 67°F
L: 48°F
Patchy rain nearby
Sat
H: 70°F
L: 54°F
Sunny
Sun
H: 62°F
L: 52°F
Sunny
Mon
H: 68°F
L: 45°F

Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 1.9 μg/m3
PM10: 1.9 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 123 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 4.1 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 0.4 μg/m3
Ozone: 57 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 5:13 AM
Sun Transit: 12:53 AM
Sunset: 8:34 PM
Daylight: 15 hrs 21 mins
Moonrise: 9:12 AM
Moon Transit: 4:34 PM
Moonset: 12:14 AM
Moon Phase: Waxing Crescent
Moon Illumination: 10.4%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

3:54 AM - 6:24 AM
4:04 PM - 6:34 PM

Minor Periods

8:42 AM - 10:12 AM
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM

Action Rating: 2 out of 5

Beach Hazards Statement issued June 17 at 9:55PM CDT until June 18 at 4:00AM CDT by NWS Chicago IL

Effective: Wed June 17, 2026, 9:55 PM
Expires: Thu June 18, 2026, 4:00 AM

* WHAT...High wave action and dangerous currents expected at Lake Michigan beaches. Waves 3 to 5 ft expected. * WHERE...Lake IL, Northern Cook and Central Cook Counties. * WHEN...Through late tonight. * IMPACTS...Swimming conditions will be life threatening, especially for inexperienced swimmers. For information on swim advisories or bans at Chicago beaches: www. cpdbeaches. com.

Remain out of the water to avoid dangerous swimming conditions and do not venture out onto piers, jetties, breakwalls, or other shoreline structures.
Thursday, June 18, 2026

Weather Forecast

Patchy rain nearby
71.8°F
55.6°F
62°F
80%
0.04 in
50%
0%
19.7 mph
9


Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 4.13 μg/m3
PM10: 4.38 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 125.17 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 4.58 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 0.51 μg/m3
Ozone: 74.63 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 5:13 AM
Sun Transit: 12:53 AM
Sunset: 8:34 PM
Daylight: 15 hrs 21 mins
Moonrise: 9:12 AM
Moon Transit: 4:34 PM
Moonset: 12:14 AM
Moon Phase: Waxing Crescent
Moon Illumination: 10.4%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

3:54 AM - 6:24 AM
4:04 PM - 6:34 PM

Minor Periods

8:42 AM - 10:12 AM
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM

Action Rating: 2 out of 5

Friday, June 19, 2026

Weather Forecast

Sunny
66.5°F
48.4°F
58.2°F
74%
0 in
9%
0%
12.8 mph
8.7


Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 3.67 μg/m3
PM10: 3.83 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 118.13 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 5.22 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 0.53 μg/m3
Ozone: 63.5 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 5:13 AM
Sun Transit: 12:53 AM
Sunset: 8:34 PM
Daylight: 15 hrs 21 mins
Moonrise: 10:29 AM
Moon Transit: 5:24 PM
Moonset: 12:42 AM
Moon Phase: Waxing Crescent
Moon Illumination: 18.3%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

4:46 AM - 7:16 AM
4:54 PM - 7:24 PM

Minor Periods

9:59 AM - 11:29 AM
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM

Action Rating: 3 out of 5

Saturday, June 20, 2026

Weather Forecast

Patchy rain nearby
69.7°F
54.3°F
61.9°F
78%
0.02 in
41%
0%
10.7 mph
8.8


Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 2.99 μg/m3
PM10: 3.08 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 125.54 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 4.67 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 0.48 μg/m3
Ozone: 72.13 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 5:13 AM
Sun Transit: 12:53 AM
Sunset: 8:34 PM
Daylight: 15 hrs 21 mins
Moonrise: 11:40 AM
Moon Transit: 6:09 PM
Moonset: 12:06 AM
Moon Phase: Waxing Crescent
Moon Illumination: 27.8%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

5:33 AM - 8:03 AM
5:39 PM - 8:09 PM

Minor Periods

11:10 AM - 12:40 AM
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM

Action Rating: 4 out of 5

Sunday, June 21, 2026

Weather Forecast

Sunny
62.3°F
52.4°F
57.7°F
72%
0 in
7%
0%
17.7 mph
4.9


Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 2.39 μg/m3
PM10: 2.41 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 125.29 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 5.01 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 0.4 μg/m3
Ozone: 61.42 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 5:13 AM
Sun Transit: 12:53 AM
Sunset: 8:35 PM
Daylight: 15 hrs 21 mins
Moonrise: 12:49 AM
Moon Transit: 6:52 PM
Moonset: 12:27 AM
Moon Phase: First Quarter
Moon Illumination: 38.5%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

6:18 AM - 8:48 AM
6:22 PM - 8:52 PM

Minor Periods

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

Action Rating: 3 out of 5

Monday, June 22, 2026

Weather Forecast

Sunny
67.7°F
45.1°F
55.4°F
73%
0 in
10%
0%
11.6 mph
0.6


Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 0.71 μg/m3
PM10: 0.74 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 117 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 2.13 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 0.26 μg/m3
Ozone: 49.13 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 5:13 AM
Sun Transit: 12:54 AM
Sunset: 8:35 PM
Daylight: 15 hrs 21 mins
Moonrise: 1:55 PM
Moon Transit: 7:35 PM
Moonset: 12:46 AM
Moon Phase: First Quarter
Moon Illumination: 49.7%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

7:00 AM - 9:30 AM
7:05 PM - 9:35 PM

Minor Periods

1:25 PM - 2:55 PM
12:16 AM - 1:46 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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