Water Temperature of the Des Plaines River in Joliet, IL

Current Water Temperature

36.1°F

Measurement Time: Wednesday, January 28, 2026, 12:30 AM 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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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

2.3°F
Clear
Clear
-13°F
0.4°F
77%
WSW 9.8 mph
14.2 mph
-10.7°F
-4.8°F
0 in
0%
9 mi
1024 mbar
0

Five Day Weather Forecast

Sunny
Wed
H: 25°F
L: 0°F
Overcast
Thu
H: 18°F
L: 6°F
Overcast
Fri
H: 17°F
L: 5°F
Light snow
Sat
H: 23°F
L: 8°F
Partly Cloudy
Sun
H: 25°F
L: 10°F

Air Quality

AQI: 2 - Moderate
PM2.5: 8.15 μg/m3
PM10: 8.55 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 178.85 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 5.05 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 3.55 μg/m3
Ozone: 73 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 7:08 AM
Sun Transit: 12:05 AM
Sunset: 5:03 PM
Daylight: 9 hrs 56 mins
Moonrise: 12:14 AM
Moon Transit: 8:23 PM
Moonset: 3:25 AM
Moon Phase: Waxing Gibbous
Moon Illumination: 78.1%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

7:37 AM - 10:07 AM
7:53 PM - 10:23 PM

Minor Periods

11:44 AM - 1:14 PM
2:55 AM - 4:25 AM

Action Rating: 3 out of 5

Flood Advisory issued January 27 at 2:31PM CST by NWS Chicago IL

Effective: Tue January 27, 2026, 2:31 PM
Expires: Wed January 28, 2026, 2:45 PM

...The Flood Advisory continues for the following rivers in Illinois... Kankakee River at Momence affecting Kankakee County. For the Kankakee River...including Momence...elevated river levels are forecast. * WHAT...Flooding caused by an ice jam continues. * WHERE...Kankakee River from IL/IN state line downstream to confluence with Iroquois River at Aroma Park, including the Momence gauge. * WHEN...Until further notice. * IMPACTS...Localized flooding of wetlands, forest land, agricultural land, and roadways may occur along the river. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 1:45 PM CST Tuesday the stage was 4.7 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to remain near flood stage while the ice jam is in place, with local water level fluctuations possible. - Flood stage is 5.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

An ice jam is affecting water levels in this area. River forecasts during ice jams are less certain due to many complicated factors. Significant river ice cover can cause large water level fluctuations and flooding with little advanced notice. River ice may also cause gauge observations to be inaccurate. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov. The next statement will be issued by Wednesday afternoon.Wednesday afternoon.
Wednesday, January 28, 2026

Weather Forecast

Sunny
24.6°F
0.1°F
9.4°F
66%
0 in
0%
0%
13.6 mph
0.4


Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 8.91 μg/m3
PM10: 9.29 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 207.85 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 13.84 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 2.76 μg/m3
Ozone: 58.4 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 7:08 AM
Sun Transit: 12:05 AM
Sunset: 5:03 PM
Daylight: 9 hrs 56 mins
Moonrise: 12:14 AM
Moon Transit: 8:23 PM
Moonset: 3:25 AM
Moon Phase: Waxing Gibbous
Moon Illumination: 78.1%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

7:37 AM - 10:07 AM
7:53 PM - 10:23 PM

Minor Periods

11:44 AM - 1:14 PM
2:55 AM - 4:25 AM

Action Rating: 3 out of 5

Thursday, January 29, 2026

Weather Forecast

Overcast
17.6°F
5.6°F
11.5°F
69%
0 in
0%
0%
7.6 mph
0.4


Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 11.1 μg/m3
PM10: 11.4 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 236.21 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 20.38 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 4.33 μg/m3
Ozone: 52.2 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 7:07 AM
Sun Transit: 12:05 AM
Sunset: 5:05 PM
Daylight: 9 hrs 58 mins
Moonrise: 1:13 PM
Moon Transit: 9:28 PM
Moonset: 4:38 AM
Moon Phase: Waxing Gibbous
Moon Illumination: 86.7%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

8:41 AM - 11:11 AM
8:58 PM - 11:28 PM

Minor Periods

12:43 AM - 2:13 PM
4:08 AM - 5:38 AM

Action Rating: 2 out of 5

Friday, January 30, 2026

Weather Forecast

Overcast
16.7°F
4.8°F
11°F
73%
0 in
0%
0%
11.4 mph
0.4


Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 10.56 μg/m3
PM10: 10.83 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 226.57 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 25.61 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 4.57 μg/m3
Ozone: 44.24 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 7:06 AM
Sun Transit: 12:05 AM
Sunset: 5:06 PM
Daylight: 10 hrs mins
Moonrise: 2:25 PM
Moon Transit: 10:31 PM
Moonset: 5:39 AM
Moon Phase: Waxing Gibbous
Moon Illumination: 93.4%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

9:46 AM - 12:16 AM
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM

Minor Periods

1:55 PM - 3:25 PM
5:09 AM - 6:39 AM

Action Rating: 3 out of 5

Saturday, January 31, 2026

Weather Forecast

Light snow
23°F
8°F
14.9°F
81%
0.02 in
82%
45%
15.4 mph
0.4


Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 7.63 μg/m3
PM10: 7.96 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 202.57 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 17.89 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 4.07 μg/m3
Ozone: 57.44 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 7:05 AM
Sun Transit: 12:05 AM
Sunset: 5:07 PM
Daylight: 10 hrs 2 mins
Moonrise: 3:42 PM
Moon Transit: 11:31 PM
Moonset: 6:29 AM
Moon Phase: Waxing Gibbous
Moon Illumination: 97.9%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

10:48 AM - 1:18 PM
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM

Minor Periods

3:12 PM - 4:42 PM
5:59 AM - 7:29 AM

Action Rating: 4 out of 5

Sunday, February 1, 2026

Weather Forecast

Partly Cloudy
25.4°F
9.6°F
15.5°F
86%
0 in
0%
10%
10.5 mph
0


Air Quality

AQI: 2 - Moderate
PM2.5: 18.16 μg/m3
PM10: 18.81 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 305.37 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 47.85 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 5.34 μg/m3
Ozone: 21 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 7:04 AM
Sun Transit: 12:05 AM
Sunset: 5:08 PM
Daylight: 10 hrs 4 mins
Moonrise: 5:01 PM
Moon Transit: 12:00 AM
Moonset: 7:07 AM
Moon Phase: Full
Moon Illumination: 99.9%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
11:45 AM - 2:15 PM

Minor Periods

4:31 PM - 6:01 PM
6:37 AM - 8:07 AM

Action Rating: 4 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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