Water Temperature of the Des Plaines River in Joliet, IL

Current Water Temperature

62.1°F 16.7°C
Cool Brisk & Refreshing
62.1°F
Frigid < 50°F
Cold 50°–60°
Cool 60°–70°
Comfortable 70°–80°
Warm 80°+

Feels brisk on entry. Great for short dips; wetsuit recommended for extended swimming or water sports.

Measurement Time: Thursday, November 5, 2026, 11:00 AM CST

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Des Plaines River

Station Name: DES PLAINES RIVER AT ROUTE 53 AT JOLIET, IL
Data Source: Water Data - usgc.gov

Elevation Above Sea Level: 538 feet

Nearest Address:
Ruby St
Joliet, IL 60432
Will County

GPS Coordinates: 41.53638889, -88.0825

Nearby Water Temperatures

Des Plaines River, Lockport, IL (2.3 mi)
Des Plaines River, Rockdale, IL (2.8 mi)
Chicago Sanitary and Ship Canal, Romeoville, IL (7.3 mi)
Des Plaines River, Channahon, IL (10.8 mi)
Kankakee River, Morris, IL (13.8 mi)
Kankakee River, Wilmington, IL (14.2 mi)
Kankakee River, Custer Park, IL (20.2 mi)
Cal-Sag Channel, Blue Island, IL (22.8 mi)
Hanson Gravel Pit, Morris, IL (24.4 mi)
Grand Calumet River, Chicago, IL (28.1 mi)
Chicago River, Chicago, IL (29.2 mi)
Plum Creek, Dyer, IN (29.7 mi)
Grand Calumet River, Hammond, IN (30.6 mi)
Hart Ditch, Munster, IN (31.2 mi)
Illinois River, Seneca, IL (32 mi)

Weather for Joliet, Illinois

Current Weather

50°F
Light drizzle
Conditions: Light drizzle
Humidity: 86%
Feels Like: 46.9°F
Wind: WNW 6.7 mph
Wind Gusts: 12.3 mph
Pressure: 29.85 in
Precipitation: 0.01 in
Cloud Cover: 100%
Visibility: 1 mi
UV Index: 0

Weather Forecast

Patchy rain nearby
Thu
H: 54°F
L: 47°F
Sunny
Fri
H: 49°F
L: 40°F
Sunny
Sat
H: 50°F
L: 33°F

Air Quality

EPA Index 1 • Good

Air quality is satisfactory, and air pollution poses little or no risk.

PM2.5
4.8 μg/m³
Good
PM10
4.8 μg/m³
Good
Ozone (O3)
24 μg/m³
Photochemical
NO2
22 μg/m³
Nitrogen Dioxide
SO2
1.7 μg/m³
Sulfur Dioxide
CO
182 μg/m³
Carbon Monoxide

Astronomical

Sun
10h 13m daylight
Sunrise 6:29 AM
Solar Noon 11:35 AM
Sunset 4:42 PM
Moon
Waning Crescent • 11%
Moonrise 2:43 AM
Transit 8:48 AM
Moonset 2:44 PM

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

8:18 AM - 10:48 AM
8:40 PM - 11:10 PM

Minor Periods

2:13 AM - 3:43 AM
2:14 PM - 3:44 PM
Action Rating:
Fair Action 2/5
Thursday, November 5, 2026

Weather Forecast

Conditions: Patchy rain nearby
Average Temperature: 51.1°F
Average Humidity: 79%
Chance of Rain: 68%
Wind: 13.2 mph
UV Index: 0.7

Astronomical

Sun
10h 13m daylight
Sunrise 6:29 AM
Solar Noon 11:35 AM
Sunset 4:42 PM
Moon
Waning Crescent • 11%
Moonrise 2:43 AM
Transit 8:48 AM
Moonset 2:44 PM

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

8:18 AM - 10:48 AM
8:40 PM - 11:10 PM

Minor Periods

2:13 AM - 3:43 AM
2:14 PM - 3:44 PM
Action Rating:
Fair Action 2/5
Friday, November 6, 2026

Weather Forecast

Conditions: Sunny
Average Temperature: 44.2°F
Average Humidity: 60%
Chance of Rain: 8%
Wind: 12.1 mph
UV Index: 1.8

Astronomical

Sun
10h 11m daylight
Sunrise 6:31 AM
Solar Noon 11:35 AM
Sunset 4:41 PM
Moon
Waning Crescent • 5%
Moonrise 3:49 AM
Transit 9:32 AM
Moonset 3:06 PM

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

9:02 AM - 11:32 AM
9:24 PM - 11:54 PM

Minor Periods

3:19 AM - 4:49 AM
2:36 PM - 4:06 PM
Action Rating:
Fair Action 2/5
Saturday, November 7, 2026

Weather Forecast

Conditions: Sunny
Average Temperature: 41.6°F
Average Humidity: 65%
Chance of Rain: 7%
Wind: 8.3 mph
UV Index: 2.4

Astronomical

Sun
10h 8m daylight
Sunrise 6:32 AM
Solar Noon 11:36 AM
Sunset 4:40 PM
Moon
Waning Crescent • 1%
Moonrise 4:56 AM
Transit 10:17 AM
Moonset 3:29 PM

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

9:47 AM - 12:17 PM
10:09 PM - 12:39 AM

Minor Periods

4:26 AM - 5:56 AM
2:59 PM - 4:29 PM
Action Rating:
Good Action 3/5
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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