Water Temperature of the Root River in Franklin, WI

Current Water Temperature

67.8°F

Measurement Time: Wednesday, May 20, 2026, 1:00 PM CDT

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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

48.2°F
Partly Cloudy
Partly Cloudy
43.9°F
48.2°F
64%
NE 10.1 mph
13.2 mph
43.9°F
36.8°F
0 in
42%
6 mi
1027 mbar
1

Five Day Weather Forecast

Sunny
Wed
H: 54°F
L: 43°F
Sunny
Thu
H: 56°F
L: 42°F
Partly Cloudy
Fri
H: 56°F
L: 48°F
Patchy rain nearby
Sat
H: 55°F
L: 49°F
Patchy rain nearby
Sun
H: 76°F
L: 56°F

Air Quality

PM2.5: 3.05 μg/m3
PM10: 3.25 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 127.85 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 9.65 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.25 μg/m3
Ozone: 69 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 5:24 AM
Sun Transit: 12:48 AM
Sunset: 8:14 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs 50 mins
Moonrise: 8:56 AM
Moon Transit: 4:56 PM
Moonset: 12:03 AM
Moon Phase: Waxing Crescent
Moon Illumination: 14.4%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

4:13 AM - 6:43 AM
4:26 PM - 6:56 PM

Minor Periods

8:26 AM - 9:56 AM
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM

Action Rating: 2 out of 5

Beach Hazards Statement issued May 20 at 8:51AM CDT until May 21 at 1:00PM CDT by NWS Milwaukee/Sullivan WI

Effective: Wed May 20, 2026, 8:51 AM
Expires: Wed May 20, 2026, 5:00 PM

* WHAT...Life threatening waves of 2 to 4 feet and dangerous currents are expected. * WHERE...Milwaukee, Racine and Kenosha Counties. * WHEN...From 3 PM CDT this afternoon through Thursday afternoon. * 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.


Beach Hazards Statement issued May 20 at 10:31AM CDT until May 21 at 1:00PM CDT by NWS Chicago IL

Effective: Wed May 20, 2026, 10:31 AM
Expires: Wed May 20, 2026, 6:45 PM

* WHAT...High wave action and dangerous currents expected at Lake Michigan beaches. Waves 3 to 6 ft expected. * WHERE...Lake IL, Northern Cook and Central Cook Counties. * WHEN...Through Thursday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Swimming conditions will be life threatening, especially for inexperienced swimmers. For information on swim advisories or bans at Chicago beaches: www. cpdbeaches. com.

Remain out of the water to avoid dangerous swimming conditions and do not venture out onto piers, jetties, breakwalls, or other shoreline structures.
Wednesday, May 20, 2026

Weather Forecast

Sunny
53.9°F
42.6°F
47.7°F
66%
0 in
0%
0%
11.6 mph
4.6


Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 2.73 μg/m3
PM10: 2.83 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 128.21 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 5.92 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.21 μg/m3
Ozone: 59.72 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 5:24 AM
Sun Transit: 12:48 AM
Sunset: 8:14 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs 50 mins
Moonrise: 8:56 AM
Moon Transit: 4:56 PM
Moonset: 12:03 AM
Moon Phase: Waxing Crescent
Moon Illumination: 14.4%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

4:13 AM - 6:43 AM
4:26 PM - 6:56 PM

Minor Periods

8:26 AM - 9:56 AM
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM

Action Rating: 2 out of 5

Thursday, May 21, 2026

Weather Forecast

Sunny
56.2°F
42.3°F
48.9°F
65%
0 in
0%
0%
12.5 mph
0.4


Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 3.14 μg/m3
PM10: 3.39 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 126.54 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 5.97 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.4 μg/m3
Ozone: 71.28 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 5:23 AM
Sun Transit: 12:48 AM
Sunset: 8:15 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs 51 mins
Moonrise: 10:15 AM
Moon Transit: 5:52 PM
Moonset: 12:44 AM
Moon Phase: Waxing Crescent
Moon Illumination: 23.2%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

5:12 AM - 7:42 AM
5:22 PM - 7:52 PM

Minor Periods

9:45 AM - 11:15 AM
12:14 AM - 1:44 AM

Action Rating: 4 out of 5

Friday, May 22, 2026

Weather Forecast

Partly Cloudy
56.4°F
47.9°F
51°F
75%
0 in
0%
0%
11.9 mph
4


Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 5.13 μg/m3
PM10: 5.29 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 160.15 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 9.33 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.74 μg/m3
Ozone: 61.24 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 5:22 AM
Sun Transit: 12:48 AM
Sunset: 8:16 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs 53 mins
Moonrise: 11:31 AM
Moon Transit: 6:43 PM
Moonset: 1:16 AM
Moon Phase: Waxing Crescent
Moon Illumination: 33.4%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

6:05 AM - 8:35 AM
6:13 PM - 8:43 PM

Minor Periods

11:01 AM - 12:31 AM
12:46 AM - 2:16 AM

Action Rating: 3 out of 5

Saturday, May 23, 2026

Weather Forecast

Patchy rain nearby
55.2°F
48.5°F
51.6°F
88%
0.04 in
82%
0%
10.1 mph
3


Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 6.1 μg/m3
PM10: 6.13 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 185.39 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 9.88 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.57 μg/m3
Ozone: 56.38 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 5:22 AM
Sun Transit: 12:48 AM
Sunset: 8:16 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs 55 mins
Moonrise: 12:44 AM
Moon Transit: 7:29 PM
Moonset: 1:41 AM
Moon Phase: First Quarter
Moon Illumination: 44.4%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

6:53 AM - 9:23 AM
6:59 PM - 9:29 PM

Minor Periods

12:14 AM - 1:44 PM
1:11 AM - 2:41 AM

Action Rating: 2 out of 5

Sunday, May 24, 2026

Weather Forecast

Patchy rain nearby
75.9°F
55.9°F
65.6°F
89%
0.05 in
87%
0%
8.5 mph
4


Air Quality

AQI: 0 -
PM2.5: 0 μg/m3
PM10: 0 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 0 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 0 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 0 μg/m3
Ozone: 0 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 5:21 AM
Sun Transit: 12:48 AM
Sunset: 8:17 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs 57 mins
Moonrise: 1:52 PM
Moon Transit: 8:12 PM
Moonset: 2:03 AM
Moon Phase: First Quarter
Moon Illumination: 55.7%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

7:38 AM - 10:08 AM
7:42 PM - 10:12 PM

Minor Periods

1:22 PM - 2:52 PM
1:33 AM - 3:03 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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