Water Temperature of the Des Plaines River in Joliet, IL

Current Water Temperature

78.3°F

Measurement Time: Wednesday, September 9, 2026, 2:00 AM 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

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)
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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

71°F

Conditions: Rain Showers

Humidity: 93%

Wind: SW 5 mph

Dew Point: 69°F

Weather Forecast

Today
79°F - Rain Showers

Tonight
64°F - Mostly Cloudy

Thursday
79°F - Partly Sunny

Thursday Night
53°F - Mostly Clear

Friday
82°F - Sunny

Friday Night
62°F - Mostly Clear

Saturday
85°F - Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Saturday Night
66°F - Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Sunday
84°F - Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Sunday Night
68°F - Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Monday
90°F - Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Monday Night
69°F - Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Tuesday
82°F - Rain Showers Likely

Tuesday Night
63°F - Chance Rain Showers

Astronomical

Sunrise: 6:27 AM
Sun Transit: 12:49 AM
Sunset: 7:12 PM
Daylight: 12 hrs 45 mins

Moonrise: 4:35 AM
Moon Transit: 11:39 AM
Moonset: 6:30 PM
Moon Phase: Waning Crescent
Moon Illumination: 0.9%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
11:09 AM - 1:39 PM

Minor Periods

6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
4:05 AM - 5:35 AM

Action Rating: 3 out of 5

Wednesday, December 31, 1969

Weather Forecast

Conditions:

High Temperature: °F

Low Temperature: °F

Average Temperature: °F

Average Humidity: %

Precipitation: in

Chance of Rain: %

Chance of Snow: %

Maximum Wind: mph

UV Index:

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: 6:27 AM
Sun Transit: 12:49 AM
Sunset: 7:12 PM
Daylight: 12 hrs 45 mins

Moonrise: 4:35 AM
Moon Transit: 11:39 AM
Moonset: 6:30 PM
Moon Phase: Waning Crescent
Moon Illumination: 0.9%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
11:09 AM - 1:39 PM

Minor Periods

6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
4:05 AM - 5:35 AM

Action Rating: 3 out of 5

Wednesday, December 31, 1969

Weather Forecast

Conditions:

High Temperature: °F

Low Temperature: °F

Average Temperature: °F

Average Humidity: %

Precipitation: in

Chance of Rain: %

Chance of Snow: %

Maximum Wind: mph

UV Index:

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: 6:27 AM
Sun Transit: 12:49 AM
Sunset: 7:12 PM
Daylight: 12 hrs 45 mins

Moonrise: 4:35 AM
Moon Transit: 11:39 AM
Moonset: 6:30 PM
Moon Phase: Waning Crescent
Moon Illumination: 0.9%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
11:09 AM - 1:39 PM

Minor Periods

6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
4:05 AM - 5:35 AM

Action Rating: 3 out of 5

Wednesday, December 31, 1969

Weather Forecast

Conditions:

High Temperature: °F

Low Temperature: °F

Average Temperature: °F

Average Humidity: %

Precipitation: in

Chance of Rain: %

Chance of Snow: %

Maximum Wind: mph

UV Index:

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: 6:28 AM
Sun Transit: 12:49 AM
Sunset: 7:10 PM
Daylight: 12 hrs 42 mins

Moonrise: 5:49 AM
Moon Transit: 12:27 AM
Moonset: 6:53 PM
Moon Phase: New
Moon Illumination: 0.0%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
11:57 AM - 2:27 PM

Minor Periods

6:23 PM - 7:53 PM
5:19 AM - 6:49 AM

Action Rating: 4 out of 5

Wednesday, December 31, 1969

Weather Forecast

Conditions:

High Temperature: °F

Low Temperature: °F

Average Temperature: °F

Average Humidity: %

Precipitation: in

Chance of Rain: %

Chance of Snow: %

Maximum Wind: mph

UV Index:

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: 6:28 AM
Sun Transit: 12:49 AM
Sunset: 7:10 PM
Daylight: 12 hrs 42 mins

Moonrise: 5:49 AM
Moon Transit: 12:27 AM
Moonset: 6:53 PM
Moon Phase: New
Moon Illumination: 0.0%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
11:57 AM - 2:27 PM

Minor Periods

6:23 PM - 7:53 PM
5:19 AM - 6:49 AM

Action Rating: 4 out of 5

Wednesday, December 31, 1969

Weather Forecast

Conditions:

High Temperature: °F

Low Temperature: °F

Average Temperature: °F

Average Humidity: %

Precipitation: in

Chance of Rain: %

Chance of Snow: %

Maximum Wind: mph

UV Index:

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: 6:29 AM
Sun Transit: 12:48 AM
Sunset: 7:08 PM
Daylight: 12 hrs 39 mins

Moonrise: 7:01 AM
Moon Transit: 1:13 PM
Moonset: 7:15 PM
Moon Phase: New
Moon Illumination: 1.7%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

12:36 AM - 3:06 AM
12:43 AM - 3:13 PM

Minor Periods

6:45 PM - 8:15 PM
6:31 AM - 8:01 AM

Action Rating: 5 out of 5

Wednesday, December 31, 1969

Weather Forecast

Conditions:

High Temperature: °F

Low Temperature: °F

Average Temperature: °F

Average Humidity: %

Precipitation: in

Chance of Rain: %

Chance of Snow: %

Maximum Wind: mph

UV Index:

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: 6:29 AM
Sun Transit: 12:48 AM
Sunset: 7:08 PM
Daylight: 12 hrs 39 mins

Moonrise: 7:01 AM
Moon Transit: 1:13 PM
Moonset: 7:15 PM
Moon Phase: New
Moon Illumination: 1.7%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

12:36 AM - 3:06 AM
12:43 AM - 3:13 PM

Minor Periods

6:45 PM - 8:15 PM
6:31 AM - 8:01 AM

Action Rating: 5 out of 5

Wednesday, December 31, 1969

Weather Forecast

Conditions:

High Temperature: °F

Low Temperature: °F

Average Temperature: °F

Average Humidity: %

Precipitation: in

Chance of Rain: %

Chance of Snow: %

Maximum Wind: mph

UV Index:

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: 6:30 AM
Sun Transit: 12:48 AM
Sunset: 7:07 PM
Daylight: 12 hrs 37 mins

Moonrise: 8:10 AM
Moon Transit: 1:58 PM
Moonset: 7:37 PM
Moon Phase: New
Moon Illumination: 0.1%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

1:22 AM - 3:52 AM
1:28 PM - 3:58 PM

Minor Periods

7:07 PM - 8:37 PM
7:40 AM - 9:10 AM

Action Rating: 4 out of 5

Wednesday, December 31, 1969

Weather Forecast

Conditions:

High Temperature: °F

Low Temperature: °F

Average Temperature: °F

Average Humidity: %

Precipitation: in

Chance of Rain: %

Chance of Snow: %

Maximum Wind: mph

UV Index:

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: 6:30 AM
Sun Transit: 12:48 AM
Sunset: 7:07 PM
Daylight: 12 hrs 37 mins

Moonrise: 8:10 AM
Moon Transit: 1:58 PM
Moonset: 7:37 PM
Moon Phase: New
Moon Illumination: 0.1%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

1:22 AM - 3:52 AM
1:28 PM - 3:58 PM

Minor Periods

7:07 PM - 8:37 PM
7:40 AM - 9:10 AM

Action Rating: 4 out of 5

Wednesday, December 31, 1969

Weather Forecast

Conditions:

High Temperature: °F

Low Temperature: °F

Average Temperature: °F

Average Humidity: %

Precipitation: in

Chance of Rain: %

Chance of Snow: %

Maximum Wind: mph

UV Index:

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: 6:31 AM
Sun Transit: 12:48 AM
Sunset: 7:05 PM
Daylight: 12 hrs 34 mins

Moonrise: 9:18 AM
Moon Transit: 2:43 PM
Moonset: 8:00 PM
Moon Phase: New
Moon Illumination: 2.2%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

2:07 AM - 4:37 AM
2:13 PM - 4:43 PM

Minor Periods

7:30 PM - 9:00 PM
8:48 AM - 10:18 AM

Action Rating: 4 out of 5

Wednesday, December 31, 1969

Weather Forecast

Conditions:

High Temperature: °F

Low Temperature: °F

Average Temperature: °F

Average Humidity: %

Precipitation: in

Chance of Rain: %

Chance of Snow: %

Maximum Wind: mph

UV Index:

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: 6:31 AM
Sun Transit: 12:48 AM
Sunset: 7:05 PM
Daylight: 12 hrs 34 mins

Moonrise: 9:18 AM
Moon Transit: 2:43 PM
Moonset: 8:00 PM
Moon Phase: New
Moon Illumination: 2.2%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

2:07 AM - 4:37 AM
2:13 PM - 4:43 PM

Minor Periods

7:30 PM - 9:00 PM
8:48 AM - 10:18 AM

Action Rating: 4 out of 5

Wednesday, December 31, 1969

Weather Forecast

Conditions:

High Temperature: °F

Low Temperature: °F

Average Temperature: °F

Average Humidity: %

Precipitation: in

Chance of Rain: %

Chance of Snow: %

Maximum Wind: mph

UV Index:

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: 6:32 AM
Sun Transit: 12:47 AM
Sunset: 7:03 PM
Daylight: 12 hrs 31 mins

Moonrise: 10:26 AM
Moon Transit: 3:29 PM
Moonset: 8:26 PM
Moon Phase: Waxing Crescent
Moon Illumination: 6.7%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

2:52 AM - 5:22 AM
2:59 PM - 5:29 PM

Minor Periods

7:56 PM - 9:26 PM
9:56 AM - 11:26 AM

Action Rating: 2 out of 5

Wednesday, December 31, 1969

Weather Forecast

Conditions:

High Temperature: °F

Low Temperature: °F

Average Temperature: °F

Average Humidity: %

Precipitation: in

Chance of Rain: %

Chance of Snow: %

Maximum Wind: mph

UV Index:

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: 6:32 AM
Sun Transit: 12:47 AM
Sunset: 7:03 PM
Daylight: 12 hrs 31 mins

Moonrise: 10:26 AM
Moon Transit: 3:29 PM
Moonset: 8:26 PM
Moon Phase: Waxing Crescent
Moon Illumination: 6.7%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

2:52 AM - 5:22 AM
2:59 PM - 5:29 PM

Minor Periods

7:56 PM - 9:26 PM
9:56 AM - 11:26 AM

Action Rating: 2 out of 5

Wednesday, December 31, 1969

Weather Forecast

Conditions:

High Temperature: °F

Low Temperature: °F

Average Temperature: °F

Average Humidity: %

Precipitation: in

Chance of Rain: %

Chance of Snow: %

Maximum Wind: mph

UV Index:

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: 6:33 AM
Sun Transit: 12:47 AM
Sunset: 7:01 PM
Daylight: 12 hrs 28 mins

Moonrise: 11:33 AM
Moon Transit: 4:17 PM
Moonset: 8:56 PM
Moon Phase: Waxing Crescent
Moon Illumination: 13.4%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

3:39 AM - 6:09 AM
3:47 PM - 6:17 PM

Minor Periods

8:26 PM - 9:56 PM
11:03 AM - 12:33 AM

Action Rating: 3 out of 5

Wednesday, December 31, 1969

Weather Forecast

Conditions:

High Temperature: °F

Low Temperature: °F

Average Temperature: °F

Average Humidity: %

Precipitation: in

Chance of Rain: %

Chance of Snow: %

Maximum Wind: mph

UV Index:

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: 6:33 AM
Sun Transit: 12:47 AM
Sunset: 7:01 PM
Daylight: 12 hrs 28 mins

Moonrise: 11:33 AM
Moon Transit: 4:17 PM
Moonset: 8:56 PM
Moon Phase: Waxing Crescent
Moon Illumination: 13.4%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

3:39 AM - 6:09 AM
3:47 PM - 6:17 PM

Minor Periods

8:26 PM - 9:56 PM
11:03 AM - 12:33 AM

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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