Water Temperature of the Mississippi River in Fulton, IL
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Measurement Time: Monday, December 29, 2025, 8:15 AM CST
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Station Name: MISSISSIPPI RIVER AT DAM 13 NEAR FULTON, IL
Data Source: Water Data - usgc.gov
Elevation Above Sea Level: 577 feet
Nearest Address:
Lock Road
Fulton, IL 61252
Whiteside County
GPS Coordinates: 41.8944725, -90.156793
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Weather for Fulton, Illinois
Current Weather
Humidity: 73%
Heat Index: 18.9°F
Feels Like: 3.9°F
Wind: NW 10.6 mph
Wind Gusts: 26 mph
Wind Chill: 3.9°F
Dew Point: 3.9°F
Chance of Precipitation: 16%
Precipitation: 0 in
Cloud Cover: 50%
Visibility: 10 mi
UV Index: 0
Five Day Weather Forecast

Mon
H: 21°F
L: 12°F

Tue
H: 32°F
L: 12°F

Wed
H: 30°F
L: 17°F

Thu
H: 19°F
L: 10°F

Fri
H: 21°F
L: 8°F
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 4.95 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.45 μg/m3
Ozone: 73 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:02 AM
Sunset: 4:38 PM
Daylight: 9 hrs 10 mins
Moon Transit: 7:43 PM
Moonset: 1:57 AM
Moon Phase: First Quarter
Moon Illumination: 73.5%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
6:45 AM - 9:15 AM7:13 PM - 9:43 PM
Minor Periods
11:57 AM - 1:27 PM1:27 AM - 2:57 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
Wind Advisory issued December 29 at 2:03AM CST until December 29 at 12:00PM CST by NWS Quad Cities IA IL
Effective: Mon December 29, 2025, 2:03 AM
Expires: Mon December 29, 2025, 11:00 AM
* WHAT...West to northwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts between 40 to 50 mph. * WHERE...Portions of north central, northwest, and west central Illinois, east central, northeast, and southeast Iowa, and northeast Missouri. * WHEN...Until noon CST today. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.
Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution.
Winter Weather Advisory issued December 29 at 2:26AM CST until December 29 at 9:00AM CST by NWS Quad Cities IA IL
Effective: Mon December 29, 2025, 2:26 AM
Expires: Mon December 29, 2025, 9:00 AM
* WHAT...Snow and blowing snow expected. Additional snow accumulations around 1 inch or less. West to northwest winds gusting as high as 50 mph. * WHERE...Portions of northwest Illinois and east central and northeast Iowa. * WHEN...Until 9 AM CST this morning. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions will impact the morning commute. Strong gusty winds could bring down tree branches.
Be prepared for slippery roads. Slow down and use caution while driving. If you are going outside, watch your first few steps taken on stairs, sidewalks, and driveways. These surfaces could be icy and slippery, increasing your risk of a fall and injury.
Wind Advisory issued December 29 at 2:35AM CST until December 29 at 12:00PM CST by NWS Chicago IL
Effective: Mon December 29, 2025, 2:35 AM
Expires: Mon December 29, 2025, 12:00 PM
* WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts of 45 to 55 mph early this morning, easing to occasional gusts to around 45 mph by mid morning. * WHERE...Northern and central Illinois and extreme northwest Indiana * WHEN...Until noon CST today. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.
Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. Secure outdoor objects.
Weather Forecast
Average Temperature: 15.3°F
Average Humidity: 76%
Wind: 26.6 mph
UV Index: 0.2
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 3.26 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.18 μg/m3
Ozone: 67.08 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:02 AM
Sunset: 4:38 PM
Daylight: 9 hrs 10 mins
Moon Transit: 7:43 PM
Moonset: 1:57 AM
Moon Phase: First Quarter
Moon Illumination: 73.5%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
6:45 AM - 9:15 AM7:13 PM - 9:43 PM
Minor Periods
11:57 AM - 1:27 PM1:27 AM - 2:57 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Average Temperature: 20.4°F
Average Humidity: 55%
Wind: 14.5 mph
UV Index: 0.2
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 5.34 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.55 μg/m3
Ozone: 65.48 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:03 AM
Sunset: 4:39 PM
Daylight: 9 hrs 11 mins
Moon Transit: 8:40 PM
Moonset: 3:15 AM
Moon Phase: Waxing Gibbous
Moon Illumination: 82.8%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
7:40 AM - 10:10 AM8:10 PM - 10:40 PM
Minor Periods
12:29 AM - 1:59 PM2:45 AM - 4:15 AM
Action Rating: 3 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Average Temperature: 26.1°F
Average Humidity: 74%
Wind: 15.4 mph
UV Index: 0.3
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 4.63 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.6 μg/m3
Ozone: 68.32 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:03 AM
Sunset: 4:40 PM
Daylight: 9 hrs 12 mins
Moon Transit: 9:43 PM
Moonset: 4:36 AM
Moon Phase: Waxing Gibbous
Moon Illumination: 90.5%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
8:40 AM - 11:10 AM9:13 PM - 11:43 PM
Minor Periods
1:10 PM - 2:40 PM4:06 AM - 5:36 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Average Temperature: 14.2°F
Average Humidity: 56%
Wind: 11.2 mph
UV Index: 0
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 4.06 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.74 μg/m3
Ozone: 69.36 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:04 AM
Sunset: 4:41 PM
Daylight: 9 hrs 12 mins
Moon Transit: 10:49 PM
Moonset: 5:55 AM
Moon Phase: Waxing Gibbous
Moon Illumination: 96.0%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
9:44 AM - 12:14 AM12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Minor Periods
2:05 PM - 3:35 PM5:25 AM - 6:55 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Average Temperature: 12.7°F
Average Humidity: 61%
Wind: 14.1 mph
UV Index: 2
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 6.46 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.73 μg/m3
Ozone: 59.23 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:04 AM
Sunset: 4:42 PM
Daylight: 9 hrs 13 mins
Moon Transit: 11:56 PM
Moonset: 7:06 AM
Moon Phase: Full
Moon Illumination: 99.2%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
10:51 AM - 1:21 PM12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Minor Periods
3:12 PM - 4:42 PM6:36 AM - 8:06 AM
Action Rating: 4 out of 5
