Water Temperature of the Root River in Franklin, WI
Current Water Temperature
Measurement Time: Wednesday, June 10, 2026, 6:00 PM 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

Thu
H: 89°F
L: 60°F

Fri
H: 76°F
L: 56°F

Sat
H: 78°F
L: 59°F

Sun
H: 69°F
L: 52°F

Mon
H: 73°F
L: 54°F
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 4.3 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 0.5 μg/m3
Ozone: 60 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:51 AM
Sunset: 8:31 PM
Daylight: 15 hrs 18 mins
Moon Transit: 9:22 AM
Moonset: 4:46 PM
Moon Phase: Waning Crescent
Moon Illumination: 6.5%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
8:52 AM - 11:22 AM12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Minor Periods
4:16 PM - 5:46 PM1:44 AM - 3:14 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
Beach Hazards Statement issued June 10 at 3:50PM CDT until June 11 at 4:00AM CDT by NWS Milwaukee/Sullivan WI
Effective: Wed June 10, 2026, 3:50 PM
Expires: Thu June 11, 2026, 12:00 AM
* WHAT...Life threatening waves up to 4 feet and dangerous currents are expected. * WHERE...Sheboygan and Ozaukee Counties. * WHEN...Through late tonight. * 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.
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 6.87 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 0.69 μg/m3
Ozone: 76.13 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:51 AM
Sunset: 8:31 PM
Daylight: 15 hrs 18 mins
Moon Transit: 9:22 AM
Moonset: 4:46 PM
Moon Phase: Waning Crescent
Moon Illumination: 6.5%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
8:52 AM - 11:22 AM12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Minor Periods
4:16 PM - 5:46 PM1:44 AM - 3:14 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 4.38 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 0.4 μg/m3
Ozone: 69.83 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:51 AM
Sunset: 8:31 PM
Daylight: 15 hrs 19 mins
Moon Transit: 10:17 AM
Moonset: 6:08 PM
Moon Phase: Waning Crescent
Moon Illumination: 2.0%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM9:47 AM - 12:17 AM
Minor Periods
5:38 PM - 7:08 PM2:13 AM - 3:43 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 6.9 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 0.81 μg/m3
Ozone: 79 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:52 AM
Sunset: 8:32 PM
Daylight: 15 hrs 19 mins
Moon Transit: 11:19 AM
Moonset: 7:29 PM
Moon Phase: Waning Crescent
Moon Illumination: 0.1%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM10:49 AM - 1:19 PM
Minor Periods
6:59 PM - 8:29 PM2:50 AM - 4:20 AM
Action Rating: 3 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 3.15 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 0.34 μg/m3
Ozone: 63.63 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:52 AM
Sunset: 8:32 PM
Daylight: 15 hrs 20 mins
Moon Transit: 12:25 AM
Moonset: 8:46 PM
Moon Phase: New
Moon Illumination: 0.7%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM11:55 AM - 2:25 PM
Minor Periods
8:16 PM - 9:46 PM3:40 AM - 5:10 AM
Action Rating: 5 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 7.59 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 0.36 μg/m3
Ozone: 48.13 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:52 AM
Sunset: 8:33 PM
Daylight: 15 hrs 20 mins
Moon Transit: 1:33 PM
Moonset: 9:48 PM
Moon Phase: New
Moon Illumination: 3.8%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
12:46 AM - 3:16 AM1:03 PM - 3:33 PM
Minor Periods
9:18 PM - 10:48 PM4:44 AM - 6:14 AM
Action Rating: 4 out of 5
