Water Temperature of the Root River in Franklin, WI

Current Water Temperature

75.4°F

Measurement Time: Wednesday, May 27, 2026, 11:00 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

79°F
Sunny
Sunny
78.9°F
80.1°F
47%
NE 5.8 mph
7.2 mph
79.6°F
55.5°F
0 in
0%
9 mi
1017 mbar
4

Five Day Weather Forecast

Sunny
Wed
H: 85°F
L: 59°F
Sunny
Thu
H: 62°F
L: 49°F
Sunny
Fri
H: 74°F
L: 48°F
Partly Cloudy
Sat
H: 65°F
L: 54°F
Sunny
Sun
H: 72°F
L: 50°F

Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 5.95 μg/m3
PM10: 6.35 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 128.85 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 11.05 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.75 μg/m3
Ozone: 86 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 5:19 AM
Sun Transit: 12:49 AM
Sunset: 8:20 PM
Daylight: 15 hrs 2 mins
Moonrise: 5:08 PM
Moon Transit: 10:19 PM
Moonset: 3:01 AM
Moon Phase: Waxing Gibbous
Moon Illumination: 85.7%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

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

Minor Periods

4:38 PM - 6:08 PM
2:31 AM - 4:01 AM

Action Rating: 2 out of 5

Beach Hazards Statement issued May 27 at 4:26AM CDT until May 28 at 1:00PM CDT by NWS Milwaukee/Sullivan WI

Effective: Wed May 27, 2026, 4:26 AM
Expires: Wed May 27, 2026, 12:30 PM

* WHAT...Life threatening waves of 3 to 6 feet and dangerous currents are expected. * WHERE...Sheboygan, Ozaukee, Milwaukee, Racine and Kenosha Counties. * WHEN...From this evening through early Thursday 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.


Beach Hazards Statement issued May 27 at 12:52PM CDT until May 28 at 1:00PM CDT by NWS Milwaukee/Sullivan WI

Effective: Wed May 27, 2026, 12:52 PM
Expires: Wed May 27, 2026, 9:00 PM

* WHAT...Life threatening waves of 3 to 5 feet and dangerous currents are expected. * WHERE...Sheboygan, Ozaukee, Milwaukee, Racine and Kenosha Counties. * WHEN...From 7 PM CDT this evening through Thursday 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.


Air Quality Alert issued May 26 at 11:16AM CDT by NWS Chicago IL

Non-Weather Emergency Message. Not sent to IPAWS.

Effective: Tue May 26, 2026, 11:16 AM
Expires: Thu May 28, 2026, 12:00 AM

The Illinois Environmental Protection Agency has determined that an Air Pollution Action Day will be declared for the greater Chicago Metropolitan Area through Wednesday Night. A Chicago area Air Pollution Action Day is declared when weather conditions are such that widespread ozone and or particulate levels are expected to be at or above the Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups category of the Air Quality Index for multiple days. Ozone is expected to be the primary pollutant of concern. Active children and adults, especially people with pulmonary or respiratory disease such as asthma, should limit prolonged outdoor activity. Area residents are urged to reduce pollution levels. Air quality forecasts, current air quality, and tips on how you can reduce your emissions can be found at www.airnow.gov. Media contact...Illinois EPA.


Air Quality Alert issued May 27 at 1:07AM CDT by NWS Chicago IL

Non-Weather Emergency Message. Not sent to IPAWS.

Effective: Wed May 27, 2026, 1:07 AM
Expires: Thu May 28, 2026, 12:00 AM

The Illinois Environmental Protection Agency has issued an Air Pollution Action Day for the greater Chicago Metropolitan Area today, Wednesday May 27, and is in effect through tonight. A Chicago area "Air Pollution Action Day" is declared when weather conditions are such that widespread ozone and or particulate levels are expected to be at or above the Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups (USG) category of the Air Quality Index (AQI) for multiple days. Ozone is expected to be the primary pollutant of concern today. Active children and adults, especially people with pulmonary or respiratory disease such as asthma, should limit prolonged outdoor activity. Area residents are urged to reduce pollution levels. Air quality forecasts, current air quality, and tips on how you can reduce your emissions can be found at www.airnow.gov. Media contact...Illinois EPA.


Beach Hazards Statement issued May 27 at 10:26AM CDT until May 29 at 1:00AM CDT by NWS Chicago IL

Effective: Wed May 27, 2026, 10:26 AM
Expires: Wed May 27, 2026, 6:30 PM

* WHAT...High wave action and dangerous currents expected at Lake Michigan beaches. Waves 4 to 7 ft expected. * WHERE...Lake IL, Northern Cook and Central Cook Counties. * WHEN...From this evening through late Thursday night. * 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.


Wednesday, May 27, 2026

Weather Forecast

Sunny
85.1°F
58.6°F
70°F
55%
0 in
0%
0%
13 mph
8


Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 14.04 μg/m3
PM10: 14.47 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 188.41 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 21.78 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 2.83 μg/m3
Ozone: 82.04 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 5:19 AM
Sun Transit: 12:49 AM
Sunset: 8:20 PM
Daylight: 15 hrs 2 mins
Moonrise: 5:08 PM
Moon Transit: 10:19 PM
Moonset: 3:01 AM
Moon Phase: Waxing Gibbous
Moon Illumination: 85.7%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

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

Minor Periods

4:38 PM - 6:08 PM
2:31 AM - 4:01 AM

Action Rating: 2 out of 5

Thursday, May 28, 2026

Weather Forecast

Sunny
62.3°F
48.9°F
55.9°F
66%
0 in
0%
0%
14.3 mph
8.2


Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 5.13 μg/m3
PM10: 5.32 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 123.37 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 6.36 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.35 μg/m3
Ozone: 76.64 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 5:18 AM
Sun Transit: 12:49 AM
Sunset: 8:21 PM
Daylight: 15 hrs 3 mins
Moonrise: 6:13 PM
Moon Transit: 11:04 PM
Moonset: 3:22 AM
Moon Phase: Waxing Gibbous
Moon Illumination: 92.7%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

10:28 AM - 12:58 AM
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM

Minor Periods

5:43 PM - 7:13 PM
2:52 AM - 4:22 AM

Action Rating: 2 out of 5

Friday, May 29, 2026

Weather Forecast

Sunny
74°F
47.7°F
60.8°F
64%
0 in
0%
0%
4.7 mph
8.1


Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 7.48 μg/m3
PM10: 7.73 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 149.94 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 16.32 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.71 μg/m3
Ozone: 67.12 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 5:17 AM
Sun Transit: 12:49 AM
Sunset: 8:22 PM
Daylight: 15 hrs 5 mins
Moonrise: 7:18 PM
Moon Transit: 11:50 PM
Moonset: 3:48 AM
Moon Phase: Waxing Gibbous
Moon Illumination: 97.4%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

11:13 AM - 1:43 PM
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM

Minor Periods

6:48 PM - 8:18 PM
3:18 AM - 4:48 AM

Action Rating: 4 out of 5

Saturday, May 30, 2026

Weather Forecast

Partly Cloudy
64.7°F
53.8°F
58.9°F
68%
0 in
0%
0%
12.5 mph
6.5


Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 6.03 μg/m3
PM10: 6.41 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 160.57 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 13.43 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.61 μg/m3
Ozone: 75.16 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 5:17 AM
Sun Transit: 12:49 AM
Sunset: 8:23 PM
Daylight: 15 hrs 6 mins
Moonrise: 8:21 PM
Moon Transit: 12:00 AM
Moonset: 4:18 AM
Moon Phase: Full
Moon Illumination: 99.8%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

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

Minor Periods

7:51 PM - 9:21 PM
3:48 AM - 5:18 AM

Action Rating: 4 out of 5

Sunday, May 31, 2026

Weather Forecast

Sunny
71.9°F
50.4°F
61.4°F
66%
0 in
0%
0%
6 mph
8.4


Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 3.26 μg/m3
PM10: 3.4 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 137.7 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 8.36 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.23 μg/m3
Ozone: 66.15 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 5:16 AM
Sun Transit: 12:49 AM
Sunset: 8:24 PM
Daylight: 15 hrs 7 mins
Moonrise: 9:20 PM
Moon Transit: 12:40 AM
Moonset: 4:55 AM
Moon Phase: Full
Moon Illumination: 99.6%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

12:10 AM - 2:40 AM
12:52 AM - 3:22 PM

Minor Periods

8:50 PM - 10:20 PM
4:25 AM - 5:55 AM

Action Rating: 4 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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