Water Temperature of the Des Plaines River in Joliet, IL

Current Water Temperature

58.1°F 14.5°C
Cold Thermal Gear Required
58.1°F
Frigid < 50°F
Cold 50°–60°
Cool 60°–70°
Comfortable 70°–80°
Warm 80°+

Cold shock risk with rapid dexterity loss (10–15 mins). Wetsuit or drysuit strongly advised for any immersion.

Measurement Time: Wednesday, November 11, 2026, 2:30 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)
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

44.6°F
Clear
Conditions: Clear
Humidity: 90%
Feels Like: 40.8°F
Wind: NNW 4.1 mph
Wind Gusts: 10.1 mph
Pressure: 29.81 in
Precipitation: 0 in
Cloud Cover: 0%
Visibility: 8.6 mi
UV Index: 0

Five-Day Weather Forecast

Slight Rain
Wed
H: 57°F
L: 39°F
Light Drizzle
Thu
H: 45°F
L: 34°F
Moderate Snow
Fri
H: 42°F
L: 33°F
Overcast
Sat
H: 44°F
L: 30°F
Sunny
Sun
H: 48°F
L: 33°F

Air Quality

EPA Index 2 • Moderate

Air quality is acceptable. However, there may be a risk for some people, particularly those who are unusually sensitive to air pollution.

PM2.5
9.3 μg/m³
Good
PM10
9.7 μg/m³
Good
Ozone (O3)
12 μg/m³
Photochemical
NO2
59.4 μg/m³
Nitrogen Dioxide
SO2
3 μg/m³
Sulfur Dioxide
CO
169 μg/m³
Carbon Monoxide

Astronomical

Sun
9h 59m daylight
Sunrise 6:37 AM
Solar Noon 11:36 AM
Sunset 4:36 PM
Moon
New • 2%
Moonrise 9:13 AM
Transit 1:32 PM
Moonset 5:50 PM

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

12:36 AM - 3:06 AM
1:02 PM - 3:32 PM

Minor Periods

8:43 AM - 10:13 AM
5:20 PM - 6:50 PM
Action Rating:
Good Action 3/5
Wednesday, November 11, 2026

Weather Forecast

Conditions: Slight Rain
Average Temperature: 46.2°F
Average Humidity: 88%
Chance of Rain: 86%
Wind: 12.2 mph
UV Index: 2.1

Air Quality

EPA Index 2 • Moderate
PM2.5
23.1 μg/m³
Moderate
PM10
23.4 μg/m³
Good
Ozone (O3)
9.4 μg/m³
Photochemical
NO2
46.2 μg/m³
Nitrogen Dioxide
SO2
8.1 μg/m³
Sulfur Dioxide
CO
325.5 μg/m³
Carbon Monoxide

Astronomical

Sun
9h 59m daylight
Sunrise 6:37 AM
Solar Noon 11:36 AM
Sunset 4:36 PM
Moon
New • 2%
Moonrise 9:13 AM
Transit 1:32 PM
Moonset 5:50 PM

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

12:36 AM - 3:06 AM
1:02 PM - 3:32 PM

Minor Periods

8:43 AM - 10:13 AM
5:20 PM - 6:50 PM
Action Rating:
Good Action 3/5
Thursday, November 12, 2026

Weather Forecast

Conditions: Light Drizzle
Average Temperature: 40.3°F
Average Humidity: 80%
Chance of Rain: 7%
Wind: 15.9 mph
UV Index: 2.1

Air Quality

EPA Index 2 • Moderate
PM2.5
3.2 μg/m³
Good
PM10
3.3 μg/m³
Good
Ozone (O3)
48.3 μg/m³
Photochemical
NO2
13 μg/m³
Nitrogen Dioxide
SO2
1.3 μg/m³
Sulfur Dioxide
CO
139.8 μg/m³
Carbon Monoxide

Astronomical

Sun
9h 57m daylight
Sunrise 6:38 AM
Solar Noon 11:36 AM
Sunset 4:35 PM
Moon
Waxing Crescent • 6%
Moonrise 10:07 AM
Transit 2:24 PM
Moonset 6:43 PM

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

1:28 AM - 3:58 AM
1:54 PM - 4:24 PM

Minor Periods

9:37 AM - 11:07 AM
6:13 PM - 7:43 PM
Action Rating:
Good Action 3/5
Friday, November 13, 2026

Weather Forecast

Conditions: Moderate Snow
Average Temperature: 36.3°F
Average Humidity: 77%
Chance of Rain: 15%
Wind: 13.2 mph
UV Index: 3

Air Quality

EPA Index 1 • Good
PM2.5
2.7 μg/m³
Good
PM10
2.8 μg/m³
Good
Ozone (O3)
55.3 μg/m³
Photochemical
NO2
12.2 μg/m³
Nitrogen Dioxide
SO2
1.3 μg/m³
Sulfur Dioxide
CO
137.2 μg/m³
Carbon Monoxide

Astronomical

Sun
9h 55m daylight
Sunrise 6:39 AM
Solar Noon 11:36 AM
Sunset 4:34 PM
Moon
Waxing Crescent • 13%
Moonrise 10:53 AM
Transit 3:14 PM
Moonset 7:41 PM

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

2:19 AM - 4:49 AM
2:44 PM - 5:14 PM

Minor Periods

10:23 AM - 11:53 AM
7:11 PM - 8:41 PM
Action Rating:
Fair Action 2/5
Saturday, November 14, 2026

Weather Forecast

Conditions: Overcast
Average Temperature: 37.2°F
Average Humidity: 63%
Chance of Rain: 0%
Wind: 9.4 mph
UV Index: 2.8

Air Quality

EPA Index 1 • Good
PM2.5
6.2 μg/m³
Good
PM10
6.3 μg/m³
Good
Ozone (O3)
32.8 μg/m³
Photochemical
NO2
24.1 μg/m³
Nitrogen Dioxide
SO2
1.9 μg/m³
Sulfur Dioxide
CO
168.8 μg/m³
Carbon Monoxide

Astronomical

Sun
9h 53m daylight
Sunrise 6:40 AM
Solar Noon 11:36 AM
Sunset 4:33 PM
Moon
Waxing Crescent • 21%
Moonrise 11:30 AM
Transit 4:03 PM
Moonset 8:43 PM

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

3:09 AM - 5:39 AM
3:33 PM - 6:03 PM

Minor Periods

11:00 AM - 12:30 PM
8:13 PM - 9:43 PM
Action Rating:
Fair Action 2/5
Sunday, November 15, 2026

Weather Forecast

Conditions: Sunny
Average Temperature: 40.5°F
Average Humidity: 66%
Chance of Rain: 0%
Wind: 4.9 mph
UV Index: 3

Air Quality

EPA Index 2 • Moderate
PM2.5
15.2 μg/m³
Moderate
PM10
15.4 μg/m³
Good
Ozone (O3)
16.7 μg/m³
Photochemical
NO2
42.8 μg/m³
Nitrogen Dioxide
SO2
4.3 μg/m³
Sulfur Dioxide
CO
245.3 μg/m³
Carbon Monoxide

Astronomical

Sun
9h 51m daylight
Sunrise 6:42 AM
Solar Noon 11:36 AM
Sunset 4:33 PM
Moon
Waxing Crescent • 31%
Moonrise 12:01 PM
Transit 4:49 PM
Moonset 9:46 PM

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

3:57 AM - 6:27 AM
4:19 PM - 6:49 PM

Minor Periods

11:31 AM - 1:01 PM
9:16 PM - 10:46 PM
Action Rating:
Very Good 4/5
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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