Water Temperature of the Root River in Franklin, WI

Current Water Temperature

74.3°F

Measurement Time: Friday, July 31, 2026, 6:00 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

88.5°F
Sunny
Sunny
91.2°F
92.2°F
48%
SSE 9.4 mph
11.6 mph
88.5°F
66.4°F
0 in
2%
6 mi
1013 mbar
3.8

Five Day Weather Forecast

Sunny
Fri
H: 89°F
L: 65°F
Patchy rain nearby
Sat
H: 67°F
L: 65°F
Patchy rain nearby
Sun
H: 72°F
L: 61°F
Sunny
Mon
H: 79°F
L: 56°F
Sunny
Tue
H: 83°F
L: 58°F

Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 6.3 μg/m3
PM10: 6.4 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 143 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 9.5 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 2.7 μg/m3
Ozone: 99 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 5:42 AM
Sun Transit: 12:58 AM
Sunset: 8:14 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs 32 mins
Moonrise: 9:19 PM
Moon Transit: 2:14 AM
Moonset: 7:40 AM
Moon Phase: Full
Moon Illumination: 92.0%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

1:44 AM - 4:14 AM
2:23 PM - 4:53 PM

Minor Periods

8:49 PM - 10:19 PM
7:10 AM - 8:40 AM

Action Rating: 3 out of 5

Beach Hazards Statement issued July 31 at 3:32AM CDT until August 3 at 9:00AM CDT by NWS Chicago IL

Effective: Fri July 31, 2026, 3:32 AM
Expires: Fri July 31, 2026, 11:45 AM

* WHAT...High wave action and dangerous currents expected at Lake Michigan beaches. Waves 6 to 9 feet expected. * WHERE...Lake IL, Northern Cook and Central Cook Counties. * WHEN...From late tonight through Monday morning. * 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.


Small Craft Advisory issued July 31 at 3:16AM CDT until August 3 at 3:00AM CDT by NWS Chicago IL

Effective: Fri July 31, 2026, 3:16 AM
Expires: Fri July 31, 2026, 11:30 AM

* WHAT...Northeast winds to 30 kt and significant waves to 9 ft occasionally to 12 ft expected. * WHERE...Winthrop Harbor to Calumet Harbor IL. * WHEN...From 3 AM Saturday to 3 AM CDT Monday. * 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 31 at 10:10AM CDT until August 3 at 3:00AM CDT by NWS Chicago IL

Effective: Fri July 31, 2026, 10:10 AM
Expires: Fri July 31, 2026, 6:15 PM

* WHAT...Northeast winds to 30 kt and significant waves to 9 ft occasionally to 12 ft expected. * WHERE...Winthrop Harbor to Calumet Harbor IL. * WHEN...From 3 AM Saturday to 3 AM CDT Monday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.

Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.
Friday, July 31, 2026

Weather Forecast

Sunny
89.1°F
65.3°F
74.4°F
72%
0.47 in
70%
0%
12.8 mph
5.5


Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 6.62 μg/m3
PM10: 6.8 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 161.88 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 10.75 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.95 μg/m3
Ozone: 84.92 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 5:42 AM
Sun Transit: 12:58 AM
Sunset: 8:14 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs 32 mins
Moonrise: 9:19 PM
Moon Transit: 2:14 AM
Moonset: 7:40 AM
Moon Phase: Full
Moon Illumination: 92.0%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

1:44 AM - 4:14 AM
2:23 PM - 4:53 PM

Minor Periods

8:49 PM - 10:19 PM
7:10 AM - 8:40 AM

Action Rating: 3 out of 5

Saturday, August 1, 2026

Weather Forecast

Patchy rain nearby
66.8°F
65.2°F
66.1°F
96%
0.52 in
94%
0%
17 mph
0.7


Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 5.99 μg/m3
PM10: 6.12 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 137.38 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 3.18 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 0.81 μg/m3
Ozone: 99.25 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 5:43 AM
Sun Transit: 12:58 AM
Sunset: 8:13 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs 30 mins
Moonrise: 9:39 PM
Moon Transit: 2:58 AM
Moonset: 8:48 AM
Moon Phase: Waning Gibbous
Moon Illumination: 84.9%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

2:28 AM - 4:58 AM
3:06 PM - 5:36 PM

Minor Periods

9:09 PM - 10:39 PM
8:18 AM - 9:48 AM

Action Rating: 2 out of 5

Sunday, August 2, 2026

Weather Forecast

Patchy rain nearby
71.6°F
60.8°F
66.4°F
82%
0.02 in
50%
0%
16.6 mph
5.9


Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 2.83 μg/m3
PM10: 2.91 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 125.5 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 2.48 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 0.54 μg/m3
Ozone: 75.92 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 5:44 AM
Sun Transit: 12:58 AM
Sunset: 8:12 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs 27 mins
Moonrise: 9:59 PM
Moon Transit: 3:40 AM
Moonset: 9:55 AM
Moon Phase: Waning Gibbous
Moon Illumination: 75.9%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

3:10 AM - 5:40 AM
5:20 PM - 7:50 PM

Minor Periods

9:29 PM - 10:59 PM
9:25 AM - 10:55 AM

Action Rating: 4 out of 5

Monday, August 3, 2026

Weather Forecast

Sunny
79°F
56°F
67.1°F
67%
0 in
5%
0%
6.9 mph
8.4


Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 4.34 μg/m3
PM10: 4.42 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 135.53 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 6.17 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 0.82 μg/m3
Ozone: 71.54 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 5:45 AM
Sun Transit: 12:58 AM
Sunset: 8:10 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs 25 mins
Moonrise: 10:20 PM
Moon Transit: 12:00 AM
Moonset: 11:03 AM
Moon Phase: Waning Gibbous
Moon Illumination: 65.6%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
4:33 PM - 7:03 PM

Minor Periods

9:50 PM - 11:20 PM
10:33 AM - 12:03 AM

Action Rating: 2 out of 5

Tuesday, August 4, 2026

Weather Forecast

Sunny
82.6°F
57.8°F
69.9°F
68%
0 in
5%
0%
8.5 mph
7


Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 7.11 μg/m3
PM10: 7.16 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 237 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 15.98 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.71 μg/m3
Ozone: 53 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 5:46 AM
Sun Transit: 12:58 AM
Sunset: 8:09 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs 23 mins
Moonrise: 10:44 PM
Moon Transit: 5:10 AM
Moonset: 12:15 AM
Moon Phase: Last Quarter
Moon Illumination: 54.6%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

4:40 AM - 7:10 AM
5:20 PM - 7:50 PM

Minor Periods

10:14 PM - 11:44 PM
11:45 AM - 1:15 PM

Action Rating: 3 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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