Water Temperature of the Des Plaines River in Joliet, IL

Current Water Temperature

72.0°F

Measurement Time: Sunday, August 2, 2026, 7:00 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

Nearest Address:
Ruby St
Joliet, IL 60432
Will County

GPS Coordinates: 41.53638889, -88.0825

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Grand Calumet River, Chicago, IL (28.1 mi)
Chicago River, Chicago, IL (29.2 mi)
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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

65.1°F
Clear
Clear
66.4°F
65.1°F
93%
N 5.8 mph
12.2 mph
65.1°F
62.9°F
0 in
1%
6 mi
1013 mbar
0

Five Day Weather Forecast

Sunny
Mon
H: 81°F
L: 62°F
Sunny
Tue
H: 82°F
L: 60°F
Sunny
Wed
H: 83°F
L: 61°F
Fog
Thu
H: 74°F
L: 64°F
Sunny
Fri
H: 83°F
L: 57°F

Air Quality

AQI: 2 - Moderate
PM2.5: 11.8 μg/m3
PM10: 11.9 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 148 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 14.8 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.9 μg/m3
Ozone: 49 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 5:49 AM
Sun Transit: 12:58 AM
Sunset: 8:07 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs 18 mins
Moonrise: 10:22 PM
Moon Transit: 12:00 AM
Moonset: 11:03 AM
Moon Phase: Waning Gibbous
Moon Illumination: 65.6%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
4:33 PM - 7:03 PM

Minor Periods

9:52 PM - 11:22 PM
10:33 AM - 12:03 AM

Action Rating: 2 out of 5

Flood Warning issued August 2 at 10:29AM CDT until August 3 at 6:00PM CDT by NWS Chicago IL

Effective: Sun August 2, 2026, 10:29 AM
Expires: Mon August 3, 2026, 4:30 AM

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Illinois... Thorn Creek at Thornton affecting Cook County. For the Thorn Creek...including Thornton...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Thorn Creek from Near Glenwood downstream to confluence with Little Calumet River, including the Thornton gauge. * WHEN...Until Monday evening. * IMPACTS...At 13.0 feet, Parking lots threatened at Glenwood Academy. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 10:00 AM CDT Sunday the stage was 12.9 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 10:00 AM CDT Sunday was 13.3 feet. - Forecast...The river has crested and is expected to fall below flood stage early tomorrow afternoon. - Flood stage is 9.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

A Flood Warning means water levels above flood stage are imminent or may already be occurring. Persons along rivers and streams in the warned area should take immediate precautions to protect life and property. These forecasts are based on observed precipitation as well as forecast precipitation 24 hours into the future. Changes to the rainfall forecast, or any additional rainfall after 24 hours, may cause changes to these river forecasts. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov. The next statement will be issued by late tonight.


Beach Hazards Statement issued August 2 at 3:38PM CDT until August 3 at 9:00AM CDT by NWS Chicago IL

Effective: Sun August 2, 2026, 3:38 PM
Expires: Sun August 2, 2026, 11:45 PM

* WHAT...High wave action and dangerous currents expected at Lake Michigan beaches. Waves 5 to 8 ft expected. * WHERE...Lake IN and Porter Counties. * WHEN...Through Monday morning. * 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 3, 2026

Weather Forecast

Sunny
80.6°F
61.9°F
70.8°F
79%
0 in
10%
0%
6 mph
8.9


Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 12.38 μg/m3
PM10: 12.5 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 150.21 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 14.67 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 3.28 μg/m3
Ozone: 72.46 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 5:49 AM
Sun Transit: 12:58 AM
Sunset: 8:07 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs 18 mins
Moonrise: 10:22 PM
Moon Transit: 12:00 AM
Moonset: 11:03 AM
Moon Phase: Waning Gibbous
Moon Illumination: 65.6%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
4:33 PM - 7:03 PM

Minor Periods

9:52 PM - 11:22 PM
10:33 AM - 12:03 AM

Action Rating: 2 out of 5

Tuesday, August 4, 2026

Weather Forecast

Sunny
81.6°F
60.3°F
70.6°F
78%
0 in
8%
0%
6.7 mph
9.2


Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 7.43 μg/m3
PM10: 7.52 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 183 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 15.68 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 2.42 μg/m3
Ozone: 59.46 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 5:50 AM
Sun Transit: 12:58 AM
Sunset: 8:06 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs 16 mins
Moonrise: 10:47 PM
Moon Transit: 5:10 AM
Moonset: 12:13 AM
Moon Phase: Last Quarter
Moon Illumination: 54.6%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

4:40 AM - 7:10 AM
5:20 PM - 7:50 PM

Minor Periods

10:17 PM - 11:47 PM
11:43 AM - 1:13 PM

Action Rating: 3 out of 5

Wednesday, August 5, 2026

Weather Forecast

Sunny
82.8°F
61.2°F
72.3°F
79%
0 in
13%
0%
10.3 mph
7.6


Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 8.07 μg/m3
PM10: 8.21 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 172.38 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 12.03 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 2.32 μg/m3
Ozone: 74.75 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 5:51 AM
Sun Transit: 12:58 AM
Sunset: 8:05 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs 14 mins
Moonrise: 11:17 PM
Moon Transit: 6:00 AM
Moonset: 1:26 PM
Moon Phase: Last Quarter
Moon Illumination: 43.2%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

5:30 AM - 8:00 AM
6:11 PM - 8:41 PM

Minor Periods

12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
12:56 AM - 2:26 PM

Action Rating: 3 out of 5

Thursday, August 6, 2026

Weather Forecast

Fog
74°F
63.6°F
68.7°F
95%
0.39 in
93%
0%
11 mph
5.8


Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 8.22 μg/m3
PM10: 8.28 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 174.55 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 14.12 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 2.3 μg/m3
Ozone: 80.13 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 5:52 AM
Sun Transit: 12:58 AM
Sunset: 8:04 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs 12 mins
Moonrise: 12:17 AM
Moon Transit: 6:53 AM
Moonset: 2:42 PM
Moon Phase: Last Quarter
Moon Illumination: 32.3%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

6:23 AM - 8:53 AM
7:07 PM - 9:37 PM

Minor Periods

2:12 PM - 3:42 PM
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM

Action Rating: 2 out of 5

Friday, August 7, 2026

Weather Forecast

Sunny
82.7°F
56.6°F
69.4°F
74%
0 in
7%
0%
4.5 mph
7


Air Quality

AQI: 2 - Moderate
PM2.5: 28.71 μg/m3
PM10: 28.76 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 379.25 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 60.49 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 3.69 μg/m3
Ozone: 13.38 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 5:53 AM
Sun Transit: 12:58 AM
Sunset: 8:02 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs 9 mins
Moonrise: 12:55 AM
Moon Transit: 7:51 AM
Moonset: 3:58 PM
Moon Phase: Last Quarter
Moon Illumination: 22.2%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

7:21 AM - 9:51 AM
8:08 PM - 10:38 PM

Minor Periods

3:28 PM - 4:58 PM
12:00 AM - 12:00 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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