Water Temperature of the Des Plaines River in Joliet, IL

Current Water Temperature

74.7°F

Measurement Time: Monday, August 25, 2025, 4:30 PM CDT

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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 / 164 meters

Nearest Address:
Ruby St
Joliet, IL 60432
Will County

GPS Coordinates: 41.53638889, -88.0825

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Weather for Joliet, Illinois

Current Weather

54.9°F
Partly Cloudy
Conditions: Partly Cloudy
Humidity: 96%
Feels Like: 53°F
Wind: WNW 6.9 mph
Wind Gusts: 14.6 mph
Pressure: 30.15 in
Precipitation: 0 in
Cloud Cover: 0%
Visibility: 9 mi
UV Index: 0

Five Day Weather Forecast

Partly Cloudy
Mon
H: 71°F
L: 46°F
Sunny
Tue
H: 71°F
L: 46°F
Mist
Wed
H: 75°F
L: 48°F
Moderate rain
Thu
H: 71°F
L: 58°F
Sunny
Fri
H: 74°F
L: 52°F

Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 8.33 μg/m3
PM10: 8.33 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 310.8 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 26.64 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 5.18 μg/m3
Ozone: 36 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 6:12 AM
Sun Transit: 12:54 AM
Sunset: 7:36 PM
Daylight: 13 hrs 24 mins
Moonrise: 8:37 AM
Moon Transit: 2:43 PM
Moonset: 8:39 PM
Moon Phase: New
Moon Illumination: 1.9%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

2:08 AM - 4:38 AM
2:13 PM - 4:43 PM

Minor Periods

8:09 PM - 9:39 PM
8:07 AM - 9:37 AM

Action Rating: 3 out of 5

Beach Hazards Statement issued August 25 at 3:31PM CDT until August 25 at 10:00PM CDT by NWS Chicago IL

Effective: Mon August 25, 2025, 3:31 PM
Expires: Mon August 25, 2025, 10:00 PM

* WHAT...High wave action and dangerous currents at Lake Michigan beaches occurring. Waves 3 to 5 ft occurring. * WHERE...Lake County IN. * WHEN...Until 10 PM CDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Swimming conditions will be life threatening, especially for inexperienced swimmers.

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


Beach Hazards Statement issued August 25 at 3:31PM CDT until August 26 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Chicago IL

Effective: Mon August 25, 2025, 3:31 PM
Expires: Mon August 25, 2025, 11:45 PM

* WHAT...High wave action and dangerous currents at Lake Michigan beaches occurring. Waves 3 to 6 ft occurring. * WHERE...Porter County. * WHEN...Through Tuesday evening. * IMPACTS...Swimming conditions will be life threatening, especially for inexperienced swimmers.

Remain out of the water to avoid dangerous swimming conditions and do not venture out onto piers, jetties, breakwalls, or other shoreline structures.
Monday, August 25, 2025

Weather Forecast

Conditions: Partly Cloudy
Average Temperature: 59.8°F
Average Humidity: 75%
Chance of Rain: 0%
Wind: 11.9 mph
UV Index: 1.4

Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 7.13 μg/m3
PM10: 7.15 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 297.04 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 15.1 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 4.77 μg/m3
Ozone: 61 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 6:12 AM
Sun Transit: 12:54 AM
Sunset: 7:36 PM
Daylight: 13 hrs 24 mins
Moonrise: 8:37 AM
Moon Transit: 2:43 PM
Moonset: 8:39 PM
Moon Phase: New
Moon Illumination: 1.9%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

2:08 AM - 4:38 AM
2:13 PM - 4:43 PM

Minor Periods

8:09 PM - 9:39 PM
8:07 AM - 9:37 AM

Action Rating: 3 out of 5

Tuesday, August 26, 2025

Weather Forecast

Conditions: Sunny
Average Temperature: 60.4°F
Average Humidity: 70%
Chance of Rain: 0%
Wind: 13.2 mph
UV Index: 1.5

Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 9.6 μg/m3
PM10: 9.67 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 312.28 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 21.32 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 5.58 μg/m3
Ozone: 55.36 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 6:13 AM
Sun Transit: 12:54 AM
Sunset: 7:34 PM
Daylight: 13 hrs 22 mins
Moonrise: 9:40 AM
Moon Transit: 3:24 PM
Moonset: 8:58 PM
Moon Phase: Waxing Crescent
Moon Illumination: 6.1%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

2:49 AM - 5:19 AM
2:54 PM - 5:24 PM

Minor Periods

8:28 PM - 9:58 PM
9:10 AM - 10:40 AM

Action Rating: 2 out of 5

Wednesday, August 27, 2025

Weather Forecast

Conditions: Mist
Average Temperature: 62.5°F
Average Humidity: 76%
Chance of Rain: 0%
Wind: 10.1 mph
UV Index: 1.5

Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 13.06 μg/m3
PM10: 13.16 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 388.2 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 35.05 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 5.99 μg/m3
Ozone: 48.68 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 6:14 AM
Sun Transit: 12:53 AM
Sunset: 7:33 PM
Daylight: 13 hrs 19 mins
Moonrise: 10:43 AM
Moon Transit: 4:05 PM
Moonset: 9:18 PM
Moon Phase: Waxing Crescent
Moon Illumination: 12.6%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

3:30 AM - 6:00 AM
3:35 PM - 6:05 PM

Minor Periods

8:48 PM - 10:18 PM
10:13 AM - 11:43 AM

Action Rating: 3 out of 5

Thursday, August 28, 2025

Weather Forecast

Conditions: Moderate rain
Average Temperature: 63.4°F
Average Humidity: 81%
Chance of Rain: 85%
Wind: 12.5 mph
UV Index: 1.6

Air Quality

AQI: 2 - Moderate
PM2.5: 16.47 μg/m3
PM10: 16.89 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 378.51 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 29.56 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 6.02 μg/m3
Ozone: 75.8 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 6:15 AM
Sun Transit: 12:53 AM
Sunset: 7:31 PM
Daylight: 13 hrs 16 mins
Moonrise: 11:46 AM
Moon Transit: 4:47 PM
Moonset: 9:42 PM
Moon Phase: Waxing Crescent
Moon Illumination: 21.1%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

4:12 AM - 6:42 AM
4:17 PM - 6:47 PM

Minor Periods

9:12 PM - 10:42 PM
11:16 AM - 12:46 AM

Action Rating: 3 out of 5

Friday, August 29, 2025

Weather Forecast

Conditions: Sunny
Average Temperature: 61.7°F
Average Humidity: 63%
Chance of Rain: 0%
Wind: 8.7 mph
UV Index: 1.8

Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 6.56 μg/m3
PM10: 6.65 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 314.5 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 17.93 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 6.38 μg/m3
Ozone: 60.23 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 6:16 AM
Sun Transit: 12:53 AM
Sunset: 7:30 PM
Daylight: 13 hrs 14 mins
Moonrise: 12:50 AM
Moon Transit: 5:33 PM
Moonset: 10:10 PM
Moon Phase: Waxing Crescent
Moon Illumination: 31.0%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

4:55 AM - 7:25 AM
5:03 PM - 7:33 PM

Minor Periods

9:40 PM - 11:10 PM
12:20 AM - 1:50 PM

Action Rating: 3 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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