Water Temperature of the Illinois River in Marseilles, IL
Current Water Temperature
Measurement Time: Sunday, January 21, 2024, 9:00 AM CST
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Local Points of Interest
Marseilles Canal; Marseilles State Fish & Wildlife Area; Illini State ParkStation Name: Marseilles L&D 5 Met Stn
Data Source: USGS
Elevation Above Sea Level: 476 feet
Nearest Address:
Commercial Street
Marseilles, IL 61341
La Salle County
GPS Coordinates: 41.3261, -88.7147
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Weather for Marseilles, Illinois
Current Weather

Five Day Weather Forecast

Mon
H: 66°F
L: 33°F

Tue
H: 72°F
L: 50°F

Wed
H: 72°F
L: 57°F

Thu
H: 77°F
L: 61°F

Fri
H: 71°F
L: 54°F
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 4.95 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 3.65 μg/m3
Ozone: 87 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:53 AM
Sunset: 7:40 PM
Daylight: 13 hrs 33 mins
Moon Transit: 4:03 PM
Moonset: 12:03 AM
Moon Phase: Waxing Crescent
Moon Illumination: 10.8%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
3:12 AM - 5:42 AM3:33 PM - 6:03 PM
Minor Periods
7:25 AM - 8:55 AM12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Action Rating: 3 out of 5
Flood Warning issued April 19 at 12:01PM CDT by NWS Chicago IL
Effective: Sun April 19, 2026, 12:01 PM
Expires: Mon April 20, 2026, 6:15 AM
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Illinois... Illinois River at La Salle affecting La Salle, Putnam and Bureau Counties. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and forecasted to continue. * WHERE...Illinois River from Starved Rock Lock and Dam downstream to confluence with Big Bureau Creek, including the La Salle gauge. * WHEN...Until further notice. * IMPACTS...At 22.0 feet, lower parking lot at Starved Rock State Park is inundated east of La Salle. High water levels begin to impact shipping interests along the river. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 11:45 AM CDT Sunday, the stage was 21.5 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected remain nearly steady into Monday before gradually falling over the next several days. - Flood stage is 20.0 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 almost entirely on observed precipitation as little to no additional precipitation is currently expected over the next 24 to 48 hours. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov. The next statement will be issued by Monday morning.
Freeze Warning issued April 19 at 2:40PM CDT until April 20 at 9:00AM CDT by NWS Chicago IL
Effective: Sun April 19, 2026, 2:40 PM
Expires: Mon April 20, 2026, 1:00 AM
* WHAT...Sub-freezing temperatures as low as 27 expected, with the coldest conditions across interior northern Illinois. * WHERE...Portions of central, east central, north central, and northeast Illinois and northwest Indiana. * WHEN...From midnight CDT /1 AM EDT/ tonight to 9 AM CDT /10 AM EDT/ Monday. * IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing.
Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold.
Freeze Warning issued April 19 at 9:15PM CDT until April 20 at 9:00AM CDT by NWS Chicago IL
Effective: Sun April 19, 2026, 9:15 PM
Expires: Mon April 20, 2026, 7:15 AM
* WHAT...Sub-freezing temperatures as low as 27 expected, with the coldest conditions across interior northern Illinois. * WHERE...Portions of central, east central, north central, and northeast Illinois and northwest Indiana. * WHEN...Until 9 AM CDT /10 AM EDT/ Monday. * IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing.
Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold.
Flood Warning issued April 19 at 8:18PM CDT by NWS Chicago IL
Effective: Sun April 19, 2026, 8:18 PM
Expires: Mon April 20, 2026, 2:30 PM
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Illinois... Illinois River at La Salle affecting La Salle, Bureau and Putnam Counties. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and forecasted to continue. * WHERE...Illinois River from Starved Rock Lock and Dam downstream to confluence with Big Bureau Creek, including the La Salle gauge. * WHEN...Until further notice. * IMPACTS...At 22.0 feet, Lower parking lot at Starved Rock State Park is inundated east of La Salle. High water levels begin to impact shipping interests along the river. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 7:45 PM CDT Sunday the stage was 21.5 feet. - Forecast...The river appears to be cresting. It will slowly fall but remain above flood stage through the week. - Flood stage is 20.0 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 almost entirely on observed precipitation as little to no additional precipitation is currently expected over the next 24 to 48 hours. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov. The next statement will be issued by Monday afternoon.
Flood Warning issued April 19 at 11:55AM CDT by NWS Chicago IL
Effective: Sun April 19, 2026, 11:55 AM
Expires: Mon April 20, 2026, 6:00 AM
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Illinois... Fox River at Montgomery affecting Kendall and Kane Counties. Fox River at Algonquin Lock & Dam tailwater affecting Kane, McHenry and Lake IL Counties. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and forecasted to continue. * WHERE...Fox River from Red Gate Road in St. Charles downstream to Millington, including the Montgomery gauge. * WHEN...Until further notice. * IMPACTS...At 13.5 feet, low-lying parking lots at city hall and Boy Scout Island are threatened in St. Charles. Fox River Trail is threatened at St. Mary Park in St. Charles. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 11:00 AM CDT Sunday, the stage was 13.6 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to remain steady at or just above flood stage at around 13.5 to 13.6 feet. - Flood stage is 13.5 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 almost entirely on observed precipitation as little to no additional precipitation is currently expected over the next 24 to 48 hours. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov. The next statement will be issued by Monday morning.
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 5.13 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 2.07 μg/m3
Ozone: 81.8 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:53 AM
Sunset: 7:40 PM
Daylight: 13 hrs 33 mins
Moon Transit: 4:03 PM
Moonset: 12:03 AM
Moon Phase: Waxing Crescent
Moon Illumination: 10.8%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
3:12 AM - 5:42 AM3:33 PM - 6:03 PM
Minor Periods
7:25 AM - 8:55 AM12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Action Rating: 3 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 4.02 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 2.33 μg/m3
Ozone: 98.56 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:53 AM
Sunset: 7:42 PM
Daylight: 13 hrs 35 mins
Moon Transit: 5:08 PM
Moonset: 12:17 AM
Moon Phase: Waxing Crescent
Moon Illumination: 18.8%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
4:17 AM - 6:47 AM4:38 PM - 7:08 PM
Minor Periods
8:26 AM - 9:56 AM12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 5.63 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.71 μg/m3
Ozone: 82.96 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:53 AM
Sunset: 7:43 PM
Daylight: 13 hrs 38 mins
Moon Transit: 6:11 PM
Moonset: 1:18 AM
Moon Phase: Waxing Crescent
Moon Illumination: 28.4%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
5:21 AM - 7:51 AM5:41 PM - 8:11 PM
Minor Periods
9:36 AM - 11:06 AM12:48 AM - 2:18 AM
Action Rating: 3 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 6.88 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.81 μg/m3
Ozone: 85.88 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:53 AM
Sunset: 7:44 PM
Daylight: 13 hrs 41 mins
Moon Transit: 7:08 PM
Moonset: 2:06 AM
Moon Phase: First Quarter
Moon Illumination: 39.1%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
6:21 AM - 8:51 AM6:38 PM - 9:08 PM
Minor Periods
10:51 AM - 12:21 AM1:36 AM - 3:06 AM
Action Rating: 3 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 4.07 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.6 μg/m3
Ozone: 95.69 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:52 AM
Sunset: 7:45 PM
Daylight: 13 hrs 43 mins
Moon Transit: 8:01 PM
Moonset: 2:44 AM
Moon Phase: First Quarter
Moon Illumination: 50.4%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
7:16 AM - 9:46 AM7:31 PM - 10:01 PM
Minor Periods
12:06 AM - 1:36 PM2:14 AM - 3:44 AM
Action Rating: 3 out of 5
