Water Temperature of the Root River in Franklin, WI
Current Water Temperature
Measurement Time: Saturday, July 18, 2026, 8:00 AM CDT
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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

Five Day Weather Forecast

Sat
H: 93°F
L: 70°F

Sun
H: 80°F
L: 63°F

Mon
H: 83°F
L: 61°F

Tue
H: 83°F
L: 66°F

Wed
H: 70°F
L: 52°F
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 2.7 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 0.5 μg/m3
Ozone: 120 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:58 AM
Sunset: 8:27 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs 57 mins
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 AM4:16 PM - 6:46 PM
Minor Periods
10:19 PM - 11:49 PM10:03 AM - 11:33 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
Small Craft Advisory issued July 18 at 2:06AM CDT until July 19 at 7:00AM CDT by NWS Milwaukee/Sullivan WI
Effective: Sat July 18, 2026, 2:06 AM
Expires: Sat July 18, 2026, 10:15 AM
* WHAT...Waves of 4-6 feet. * WHERE...Nearshore Waters from Port Washington to Winthrop Harbor IL. * WHEN...From 7 PM this evening to 7 AM CDT Sunday. * 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 18 at 3:49AM CDT until July 19 at 7:00AM CDT by NWS Milwaukee/Sullivan WI
Effective: Sat July 18, 2026, 3:49 AM
Expires: Sat July 18, 2026, 12:00 PM
* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, waves of 4-6 feet. For the Dense Smoke Advisory, dense smoke will reduce visibility to 1 NM. * WHERE...Port Washington to North Point Light WI, North Point Light to Wind Point WI and Wind Point WI to Winthrop Harbor IL. * WHEN...For the Dense Smoke Advisory, from 3 PM this afternoon to 7 AM CDT Monday. For the Small Craft Advisory, from 7 PM this evening to 7 AM CDT Sunday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. Low visibility will make navigation difficult.
Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. If you must navigate, proceed with caution. Use proper fog signals. Make sure all running lights are on. Remember to use your radar and compass.
Dense Smoke Advisory issued July 18 at 3:49AM CDT until July 20 at 7:00AM CDT by NWS Milwaukee/Sullivan WI
Effective: Sat July 18, 2026, 3:49 AM
Expires: Sat July 18, 2026, 12:00 PM
* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, waves of 4-6 feet. For the Dense Smoke Advisory, dense smoke will reduce visibility to 1 NM. * WHERE...Port Washington to North Point Light WI, North Point Light to Wind Point WI and Wind Point WI to Winthrop Harbor IL. * WHEN...For the Dense Smoke Advisory, from 3 PM this afternoon to 7 AM CDT Monday. For the Small Craft Advisory, from 7 PM this evening to 7 AM CDT Sunday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. Low visibility will make navigation difficult.
Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. If you must navigate, proceed with caution. Use proper fog signals. Make sure all running lights are on. Remember to use your radar and compass.
Dense Smoke Advisory issued July 18 at 3:33AM CDT until July 20 at 7:00AM CDT by NWS Milwaukee/Sullivan WI
Effective: Sat July 18, 2026, 3:33 AM
Expires: Sat July 18, 2026, 11:45 AM
* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, waves of 4-6 feet. For the Dense Smoke Advisory, dense smoke will reduce visibility to 1 NM. * WHERE...Port Washington to North Point Light WI, North Point Light to Wind Point WI and Wind Point WI to Winthrop Harbor IL. * WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, from 7 PM this evening to 7 AM CDT Sunday. For the Dense Smoke Advisory, from 3 PM Sunday to 7 AM CDT Monday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. Low visibility will make navigation difficult.
Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. If you must navigate, proceed with caution. Use proper fog signals. Make sure all running lights are on. Remember to use your radar and compass.
Small Craft Advisory issued July 18 at 3:33AM CDT until July 19 at 7:00AM CDT by NWS Milwaukee/Sullivan WI
Effective: Sat July 18, 2026, 3:33 AM
Expires: Sat July 18, 2026, 11:45 AM
* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, waves of 4-6 feet. For the Dense Smoke Advisory, dense smoke will reduce visibility to 1 NM. * WHERE...Port Washington to North Point Light WI, North Point Light to Wind Point WI and Wind Point WI to Winthrop Harbor IL. * WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, from 7 PM this evening to 7 AM CDT Sunday. For the Dense Smoke Advisory, from 3 PM Sunday to 7 AM CDT Monday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. Low visibility will make navigation difficult.
Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. If you must navigate, proceed with caution. Use proper fog signals. Make sure all running lights are on. Remember to use your radar and compass.
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 4.19 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 0.87 μg/m3
Ozone: 106.46 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:58 AM
Sunset: 8:27 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs 57 mins
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 AM4:16 PM - 6:46 PM
Minor Periods
10:19 PM - 11:49 PM10:03 AM - 11:33 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 3.68 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.11 μg/m3
Ozone: 117.5 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:58 AM
Sunset: 8:26 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs 56 mins
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 AM5:00 PM - 7:30 PM
Minor Periods
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM11:11 AM - 12:41 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 7.25 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 2.25 μg/m3
Ozone: 112.92 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:58 AM
Sunset: 8:25 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs 54 mins
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 AM5:44 PM - 8:14 PM
Minor Periods
12:19 AM - 1:49 PM12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Action Rating: 4 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 3.61 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 0.65 μg/m3
Ozone: 93.25 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:58 AM
Sunset: 8:24 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs 52 mins
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 AM6:28 PM - 8:58 PM
Minor Periods
1:25 PM - 2:55 PM12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 4.78 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 2.6 μg/m3
Ozone: 104.63 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:58 AM
Sunset: 8:23 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs 50 mins
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 AM7:14 PM - 9:44 PM
Minor Periods
2:31 PM - 4:01 PM12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
