Water Temperature of the Root River in Franklin, WI

Current Water Temperature

46.0°F 7.8°C
Frigid Dangerously Cold
46.0°F
Frigid < 50°F
Cold 50°–60°
Cool 60°–70°
Comfortable 70°–80°
Warm 80°+

Severe hypothermia and cold water shock risk. Unprotected swimming causes rapid loss of dexterity in under 5 minutes.

Measurement Time: Wednesday, November 11, 2026, 4:00 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

54.5°F
Overcast
Conditions: Overcast
Humidity: 55%
Feels Like: 46.9°F
Wind: NE 11.8 mph
Wind Gusts: 21.7 mph
Pressure: 29.86 in
Precipitation: 0 in
Cloud Cover: 100%
Visibility: 17.8 mi
UV Index: 1.6

Five-Day Weather Forecast

Light Drizzle
Wed
H: 55°F
L: 38°F
Light Drizzle
Thu
H: 44°F
L: 33°F
Overcast
Fri
H: 41°F
L: 28°F
Overcast
Sat
H: 44°F
L: 26°F
Overcast
Sun
H: 45°F
L: 30°F

Air Quality

EPA Index 2 • Moderate

Air quality is acceptable. However, there may be a risk for some people, particularly those who are unusually sensitive to air pollution.

PM2.5
5.2 μg/m³
Good
PM10
5.4 μg/m³
Good
Ozone (O3)
34 μg/m³
Photochemical
NO2
27.2 μg/m³
Nitrogen Dioxide
SO2
1.1 μg/m³
Sulfur Dioxide
CO
247 μg/m³
Carbon Monoxide

Astronomical

Sun
9h 53m daylight
Sunrise 6:39 AM
Solar Noon 11:36 AM
Sunset 4:33 PM
Moon
New • 2%
Moonrise 9:19 AM
Transit 1:32 PM
Moonset 5:44 PM

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

12:36 AM - 3:06 AM
1:02 PM - 3:32 PM

Minor Periods

8:49 AM - 10:19 AM
5:14 PM - 6:44 PM
Action Rating:
Good Action 3/5
Wednesday, November 11, 2026

Weather Forecast

Conditions: Light Drizzle
Average Temperature: 45.5°F
Average Humidity: 80%
Chance of Rain: 58%
Wind: 13.5 mph
UV Index: 2

Air Quality

EPA Index 2 • Moderate
PM2.5
8.1 μg/m³
Good
PM10
8.4 μg/m³
Good
Ozone (O3)
39.3 μg/m³
Photochemical
NO2
25.2 μg/m³
Nitrogen Dioxide
SO2
1 μg/m³
Sulfur Dioxide
CO
233.8 μg/m³
Carbon Monoxide

Astronomical

Sun
9h 53m daylight
Sunrise 6:39 AM
Solar Noon 11:36 AM
Sunset 4:33 PM
Moon
New • 2%
Moonrise 9:19 AM
Transit 1:32 PM
Moonset 5:44 PM

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

12:36 AM - 3:06 AM
1:02 PM - 3:32 PM

Minor Periods

8:49 AM - 10:19 AM
5:14 PM - 6:44 PM
Action Rating:
Good Action 3/5
Thursday, November 12, 2026

Weather Forecast

Conditions: Light Drizzle
Average Temperature: 38.3°F
Average Humidity: 78%
Chance of Rain: 26%
Wind: 23.4 mph
UV Index: 2.5

Air Quality

EPA Index 1 • Good
PM2.5
1.3 μg/m³
Good
PM10
1.4 μg/m³
Good
Ozone (O3)
61.5 μg/m³
Photochemical
NO2
4.3 μg/m³
Nitrogen Dioxide
SO2
0.4 μg/m³
Sulfur Dioxide
CO
130.8 μg/m³
Carbon Monoxide

Astronomical

Sun
9h 51m daylight
Sunrise 6:41 AM
Solar Noon 11:36 AM
Sunset 4:32 PM
Moon
Waxing Crescent • 6%
Moonrise 10:13 AM
Transit 2:23 PM
Moonset 6:37 PM

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

1:28 AM - 3:58 AM
1:53 PM - 4:23 PM

Minor Periods

9:43 AM - 11:13 AM
6:07 PM - 7:37 PM
Action Rating:
Good Action 3/5
Friday, November 13, 2026

Weather Forecast

Conditions: Overcast
Average Temperature: 34°F
Average Humidity: 67%
Chance of Rain: 2%
Wind: 14.1 mph
UV Index: 2.8

Air Quality

EPA Index 1 • Good
PM2.5
1.1 μg/m³
Good
PM10
1.2 μg/m³
Good
Ozone (O3)
66.9 μg/m³
Photochemical
NO2
4 μg/m³
Nitrogen Dioxide
SO2
0.3 μg/m³
Sulfur Dioxide
CO
127.6 μg/m³
Carbon Monoxide

Astronomical

Sun
9h 49m daylight
Sunrise 6:42 AM
Solar Noon 11:36 AM
Sunset 4:31 PM
Moon
Waxing Crescent • 13%
Moonrise 10:58 AM
Transit 3:14 PM
Moonset 7:35 PM

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

2:19 AM - 4:49 AM
2:44 PM - 5:14 PM

Minor Periods

10:28 AM - 11:58 AM
7:05 PM - 8:35 PM
Action Rating:
Fair Action 2/5
Saturday, November 14, 2026

Weather Forecast

Conditions: Overcast
Average Temperature: 34.2°F
Average Humidity: 75%
Chance of Rain: 0%
Wind: 8 mph
UV Index: 2.7

Air Quality

EPA Index 1 • Good
PM2.5
2.2 μg/m³
Good
PM10
2.2 μg/m³
Good
Ozone (O3)
51.4 μg/m³
Photochemical
NO2
7.8 μg/m³
Nitrogen Dioxide
SO2
0.5 μg/m³
Sulfur Dioxide
CO
138.9 μg/m³
Carbon Monoxide

Astronomical

Sun
9h 47m daylight
Sunrise 6:43 AM
Solar Noon 11:36 AM
Sunset 4:30 PM
Moon
Waxing Crescent • 21%
Moonrise 11:34 AM
Transit 4:03 PM
Moonset 8:38 PM

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

3:09 AM - 5:39 AM
3:33 PM - 6:03 PM

Minor Periods

11:04 AM - 12:34 PM
8:08 PM - 9:38 PM
Action Rating:
Fair Action 2/5
Sunday, November 15, 2026

Weather Forecast

Conditions: Overcast
Average Temperature: 36.7°F
Average Humidity: 69%
Chance of Rain: 3%
Wind: 8.4 mph
UV Index: 2.8

Air Quality

EPA Index 1 • Good
PM2.5
3 μg/m³
Good
PM10
3.1 μg/m³
Good
Ozone (O3)
45.2 μg/m³
Photochemical
NO2
10.3 μg/m³
Nitrogen Dioxide
SO2
0.7 μg/m³
Sulfur Dioxide
CO
169.5 μg/m³
Carbon Monoxide

Astronomical

Sun
9h 44m daylight
Sunrise 6:44 AM
Solar Noon 11:36 AM
Sunset 4:29 PM
Moon
Waxing Crescent • 31%
Moonrise 12:05 PM
Transit 4:49 PM
Moonset 9:41 PM

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

3:56 AM - 6:26 AM
4:19 PM - 6:49 PM

Minor Periods

11:35 AM - 1:05 PM
9:11 PM - 10:41 PM
Action Rating:
Very Good 4/5
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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