Water Temperature of the Des Plaines River in Joliet, IL

Current Water Temperature

36.9°F

Measurement Time: Thursday, February 5, 2026, 4:30 PM 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)
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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

30.6°F
Overcast
Overcast
23°F
28.9°F
81%
SW 8.1 mph
16.6 mph
19.9°F
24.7°F
0 in
100%
9 mi
1010 mbar
0

Five Day Weather Forecast

Overcast
Thu
H: 30°F
L: 16°F
Moderate snow
Fri
H: 38°F
L: 22°F
Sunny
Sat
H: 29°F
L: 13°F
Overcast
Sun
H: 30°F
L: 22°F
Sunny
Mon
H: 47°F
L: 24°F

Air Quality

AQI: 2 - Moderate
PM2.5: 15.75 μg/m3
PM10: 16.15 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 209.85 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 13.85 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 2.55 μg/m3
Ozone: 46 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 7:00 AM
Sun Transit: 12:06 AM
Sunset: 5:13 PM
Daylight: 10 hrs 14 mins
Moonrise: 9:41 PM
Moon Transit: 2:45 AM
Moonset: 8:45 AM
Moon Phase: Waning Gibbous
Moon Illumination: 83.4%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

2:15 AM - 4:45 AM
2:52 PM - 5:22 PM

Minor Periods

9:11 PM - 10:41 PM
8:15 AM - 9:45 AM

Action Rating: 3 out of 5

Special Weather Statement issued February 5 at 3:27PM CST by NWS Chicago IL

Effective: Thu February 5, 2026, 3:27 PM
Expires: Thu February 5, 2026, 9:00 PM

A fast moving weather system will produce a short 3 to 5 hour period of accumulating snow late tonight into early Friday morning. While significant snowfall amounts are not expected, a burst of snow, with rates up to 1 inch per hour, could result in a period of slick travel due to snow covered roads early Friday morning. Accordingly, motorists are urged to plan for extra time to reach their destination Friday morning.


Special Weather Statement issued February 5 at 3:27PM CST by NWS Chicago IL

Effective: Thu February 5, 2026, 3:27 PM
Expires: Thu February 5, 2026, 9:00 PM

A fast moving weather system will produce a short 3 to 5 hour period of freezing drizzle late tonight into early Friday morning. While significant ice amounts are not expected, a minor glaze of ice will be possible on untreated surfaces such as sidewalks and side streets. Accordingly, motorists and walkers should be prepared for the possibility of some slick surfaces early Friday morning.


Thursday, February 5, 2026

Weather Forecast

Overcast
29.8°F
16.3°F
23.1°F
81%
0 in
0%
7%
14.1 mph
0.4


Air Quality

AQI: 2 - Moderate
PM2.5: 24.66 μg/m3
PM10: 25.93 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 305.69 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 38.17 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 6.07 μg/m3
Ozone: 31.56 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 7:00 AM
Sun Transit: 12:06 AM
Sunset: 5:13 PM
Daylight: 10 hrs 14 mins
Moonrise: 9:41 PM
Moon Transit: 2:45 AM
Moonset: 8:45 AM
Moon Phase: Waning Gibbous
Moon Illumination: 83.4%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

2:15 AM - 4:45 AM
2:52 PM - 5:22 PM

Minor Periods

9:11 PM - 10:41 PM
8:15 AM - 9:45 AM

Action Rating: 3 out of 5

Friday, February 6, 2026

Weather Forecast

Moderate snow
38.1°F
21.7°F
31.3°F
80%
0.05 in
60%
10%
16.8 mph
0.3


Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 13.27 μg/m3
PM10: 13.56 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 215.49 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 15.78 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 3.23 μg/m3
Ozone: 56.88 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 6:59 AM
Sun Transit: 12:06 AM
Sunset: 5:15 PM
Daylight: 10 hrs 16 mins
Moonrise: 10:46 PM
Moon Transit: 3:28 AM
Moonset: 9:05 AM
Moon Phase: Waning Gibbous
Moon Illumination: 74.1%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

2:58 AM - 5:28 AM
3:35 PM - 6:05 PM

Minor Periods

10:16 PM - 11:46 PM
8:35 AM - 10:05 AM

Action Rating: 2 out of 5

Saturday, February 7, 2026

Weather Forecast

Sunny
28.9°F
12.6°F
20°F
58%
0 in
0%
0%
11.2 mph
0.6


Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 5.81 μg/m3
PM10: 5.99 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 187.65 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 14.42 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 5.19 μg/m3
Ozone: 69.8 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 6:57 AM
Sun Transit: 12:06 AM
Sunset: 5:16 PM
Daylight: 10 hrs 18 mins
Moonrise: 11:50 PM
Moon Transit: 4:10 AM
Moonset: 9:26 AM
Moon Phase: Waning Gibbous
Moon Illumination: 63.7%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

3:40 AM - 6:10 AM
4:17 PM - 6:47 PM

Minor Periods

12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
8:56 AM - 10:26 AM

Action Rating: 2 out of 5

Sunday, February 8, 2026

Weather Forecast

Overcast
30°F
22.1°F
25.2°F
79%
0 in
0%
0%
11.9 mph
0.4


Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 10.55 μg/m3
PM10: 10.73 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 213.48 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 19.45 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 6.7 μg/m3
Ozone: 59.24 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 6:56 AM
Sun Transit: 12:06 AM
Sunset: 5:17 PM
Daylight: 10 hrs 21 mins
Moonrise: 12:50 AM
Moon Transit: 4:53 AM
Moonset: 9:50 AM
Moon Phase: Last Quarter
Moon Illumination: 52.5%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

4:23 AM - 6:53 AM
5:02 PM - 7:32 PM

Minor Periods

9:20 AM - 10:50 AM
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM

Action Rating: 4 out of 5

Monday, February 9, 2026

Weather Forecast

Sunny
46.6°F
23.9°F
33.6°F
82%
0 in
0%
0%
7.6 mph
0.4


Air Quality

AQI: 2 - Moderate
PM2.5: 22.01 μg/m3
PM10: 22.14 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 320.43 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 38.22 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 6.57 μg/m3
Ozone: 32 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 6:55 AM
Sun Transit: 12:06 AM
Sunset: 5:18 PM
Daylight: 10 hrs 23 mins
Moonrise: 12:55 AM
Moon Transit: 5:39 AM
Moonset: 10:18 AM
Moon Phase: Last Quarter
Moon Illumination: 41.2%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

5:09 AM - 7:39 AM
5:48 PM - 8:18 PM

Minor Periods

9:48 AM - 11:18 AM
12:25 AM - 1:55 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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