Water Temperature of the Root River in Franklin, WI

Current Water Temperature

60.1°F

Measurement Time: Wednesday, November 4, 2026, 2:00 AM CST

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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

61°F
Light rain shower
Conditions: Light rain shower
Humidity: 88%
Feels Like: 55.6°F
Wind: SSW 13.9 mph
Wind Gusts: 25.5 mph
Pressure: 29.64 in
Precipitation: 0.02 in
Cloud Cover: 97%
Visibility: 6 mi
UV Index: 0.2

Weather Forecast

Patchy rain nearby
Wed
H: 65°F
L: 52°F
Patchy rain nearby
Thu
H: 52°F
L: 45°F
Overcast
Fri
H: 46°F
L: 39°F

Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 2.2 μg/m3
PM10: 2.2 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 149 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 13.4 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.3 μg/m3
Ozone: 47 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 6:30 AM
Sun Transit: 11:35 AM
Sunset: 4:41 PM
Daylight: 10 hrs 10 mins
Moonrise: 1:33 AM
Moon Transit: 8:04 AM
Moonset: 2:23 PM
Moon Phase: Last Quarter
Moon Illumination: 18.5%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

7:34 AM - 10:04 AM
8:13 PM - 10:43 PM

Minor Periods

1:53 PM - 3:23 PM
1:03 AM - 2:33 AM

Action Rating: 2 out of 5

Small Craft Advisory issued November 4 at 3:16AM CST until November 5 at 12:00PM CST by NWS Milwaukee/Sullivan WI

Effective: Wed November 4, 2026, 3:16 AM
Expires: Wed November 4, 2026, 11:30 AM

* WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt and waves 4 to 6 ft. * WHERE...Nearshore Waters from Sheboygan to Winthrop Harbor IL. * WHEN...Until noon CST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.
Wednesday, November 4, 2026

Weather Forecast

Conditions: Patchy rain nearby
Average Temperature: 58.5°F
Average Humidity: 85%
Chance of Rain: 87%
Wind: 17 mph
UV Index: 1.4

Astronomical

Sunrise: 6:30 AM
Sun Transit: 11:35 AM
Sunset: 4:41 PM
Daylight: 10 hrs 10 mins
Moonrise: 1:33 AM
Moon Transit: 8:04 AM
Moonset: 2:23 PM
Moon Phase: Last Quarter
Moon Illumination: 18.5%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

7:34 AM - 10:04 AM
8:13 PM - 10:43 PM

Minor Periods

1:53 PM - 3:23 PM
1:03 AM - 2:33 AM

Action Rating: 2 out of 5

Thursday, November 5, 2026

Weather Forecast

Conditions: Patchy rain nearby
Average Temperature: 49.4°F
Average Humidity: 78%
Chance of Rain: 52%
Wind: 11.6 mph
UV Index: 0.2

Astronomical

Sunrise: 6:32 AM
Sun Transit: 11:35 AM
Sunset: 4:39 PM
Daylight: 10 hrs 8 mins
Moonrise: 2:42 AM
Moon Transit: 8:48 AM
Moonset: 2:43 PM
Moon Phase: Waning Crescent
Moon Illumination: 10.6%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

8:18 AM - 10:48 AM
8:56 PM - 11:26 PM

Minor Periods

2:13 PM - 3:43 PM
2:12 AM - 3:42 AM

Action Rating: 2 out of 5

Friday, November 6, 2026

Weather Forecast

Conditions: Overcast
Average Temperature: 43°F
Average Humidity: 62%
Chance of Rain: 14%
Wind: 12.8 mph
UV Index: 1.6

Astronomical

Sunrise: 6:33 AM
Sun Transit: 11:35 AM
Sunset: 4:38 PM
Daylight: 10 hrs 5 mins
Moonrise: 3:50 AM
Moon Transit: 9:32 AM
Moonset: 3:04 PM
Moon Phase: Waning Crescent
Moon Illumination: 4.7%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
9:02 AM - 11:32 AM

Minor Periods

2:34 PM - 4:04 PM
3:20 AM - 4:50 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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