Water Temperature of the Root River in Franklin, WI
Current Water Temperature
Measurement Time: Tuesday, June 30, 2026, 10:00 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

Wed
H: 100°F
L: 78°F

Thu
H: 90°F
L: 76°F

Fri
H: 89°F
L: 74°F

Sat
H: 75°F
L: 61°F

Sun
H: 75°F
L: 61°F
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 4.8 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 0.9 μg/m3
Ozone: 64 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:55 AM
Sunset: 8:35 PM
Daylight: 15 hrs 18 mins
Moon Transit: 2:00 AM
Moonset: 6:31 AM
Moon Phase: Full
Moon Illumination: 94.7%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
1:30 AM - 4:00 AM2:09 PM - 4:39 PM
Minor Periods
9:35 PM - 11:05 PM6:01 AM - 7:31 AM
Action Rating: 3 out of 5
Extreme Heat Warning issued June 30 at 8:40PM CDT until July 3 at 12:00AM CDT by NWS Chicago IL
Effective: Tue June 30, 2026, 8:40 PM
Expires: Wed July 1, 2026, 6:45 AM
* WHAT...Dangerously hot conditions with heat index values around 105 expected each afternoon. * WHERE...Cook County. * WHEN...Until midnight CDT Thursday Night. * IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses increase significantly during extreme heat and high humidity events. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Dangerous heat is expected to persist through Thursday. Thunderstorms may begin to bring some relief from the heat by Thursday afternoon or evening.
Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors. The magnitude of anticipated heat, combined with oppressive warmth at night will lead to hazardous conditions, particularly for the elderly and those with pre-existing health conditions. Residents of the city of Chicago can call 3 1 1 to request well being checks for elderly friends or family members, or for information on finding the nearest cooling center. Do not leave young children and pets in unattended vehicles. Car interiors will reach lethal temperatures in a matter of minutes.
Extreme Heat Warning issued July 1 at 2:30AM CDT until July 3 at 12:00AM CDT by NWS Chicago IL
Effective: Wed July 1, 2026, 2:30 AM
Expires: Wed July 1, 2026, 12:30 PM
* WHAT...Dangerously hot conditions with peak afternoon heat index values of 102 to 107 degrees. * WHERE...Cook County. * WHEN...Until midnight CDT Thursday Night. * IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses increase significantly during extreme heat and high humidity events. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Stifling heat will continue even at night with heat indices remaining above 90 degrees until midnight or just after.
Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors. The magnitude of anticipated heat, combined with oppressive warmth at night will lead to hazardous conditions, particularly for the elderly and those with pre-existing health conditions. Residents of the city of Chicago can call 3 1 1 to request well being checks for elderly friends or family members, or for information on finding the nearest cooling center. Do not leave young children and pets in unattended vehicles. Car interiors will reach lethal temperatures in a matter of minutes.
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 5.11 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 0.98 μg/m3
Ozone: 98.25 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:55 AM
Sunset: 8:35 PM
Daylight: 15 hrs 18 mins
Moon Transit: 2:00 AM
Moonset: 6:31 AM
Moon Phase: Full
Moon Illumination: 94.7%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
1:30 AM - 4:00 AM2:09 PM - 4:39 PM
Minor Periods
9:35 PM - 11:05 PM6:01 AM - 7:31 AM
Action Rating: 3 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 5.08 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.16 μg/m3
Ozone: 96.88 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:56 AM
Sunset: 8:34 PM
Daylight: 15 hrs 17 mins
Moon Transit: 2:46 AM
Moonset: 7:36 AM
Moon Phase: Waning Gibbous
Moon Illumination: 88.5%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
2:16 AM - 4:46 AM2:56 PM - 5:26 PM
Minor Periods
10:01 PM - 11:31 PM7:06 AM - 8:36 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 8.31 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 0.98 μg/m3
Ozone: 91.25 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:56 AM
Sunset: 8:34 PM
Daylight: 15 hrs 16 mins
Moon Transit: 3:32 AM
Moonset: 8:43 AM
Moon Phase: Waning Gibbous
Moon Illumination: 80.3%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
3:02 AM - 5:32 AM3:40 PM - 6:10 PM
Minor Periods
10:23 PM - 11:53 PM8:13 AM - 9:43 AM
Action Rating: 3 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 7.73 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 0.78 μg/m3
Ozone: 100.13 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:56 AM
Sunset: 8:34 PM
Daylight: 15 hrs 15 mins
Moon Transit: 4:15 AM
Moonset: 9:48 AM
Moon Phase: Waning Gibbous
Moon Illumination: 70.6%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
3:45 AM - 6:15 AM4:23 PM - 6:53 PM
Minor Periods
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM9:18 AM - 10:48 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 5.71 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.04 μg/m3
Ozone: 106.88 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:56 AM
Sunset: 8:34 PM
Daylight: 15 hrs 14 mins
Moon Transit: 4:58 AM
Moonset: 10:55 AM
Moon Phase: Waning Gibbous
Moon Illumination: 59.8%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
4:28 AM - 6:58 AM5:06 PM - 7:36 PM
Minor Periods
10:25 AM - 11:55 AM12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
