Water Temperature of the Fox River in McHenry, IL
Current Water Temperature
Measurement Time: Sunday, June 28, 2026, 5:46 PM CDT
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Station Name: FOX RIVER AT MILLER BRIDGE NEAR MCHENRY, IL
Data Source: Water Data - usgc.gov
Elevation Above Sea Level: 728 feet
Nearest Address:
Charles J Miller Rd
McHenry, IL 60051
McHenry County
GPS Coordinates: 42.3233333, -88.2516667
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Weather for McHenry, Illinois
Current Weather

Five Day Weather Forecast

Sun
H: 87°F
L: 61°F

Mon
H: 89°F
L: 71°F

Tue
H: 89°F
L: 75°F

Wed
H: 91°F
L: 72°F

Thu
H: 91°F
L: 74°F
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 14.3 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 2.2 μg/m3
Ozone: 75 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:56 AM
Sunset: 8:34 PM
Daylight: 15 hrs 16 mins
Moon Transit: 12:00 AM
Moonset: 3:41 AM
Moon Phase: Waxing Gibbous
Moon Illumination: 98.8%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM11:38 AM - 2:08 PM
Minor Periods
7:37 PM - 9:07 PM3:11 AM - 4:41 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
Heat Advisory issued June 28 at 6:29PM CDT until July 1 at 10:00PM CDT by NWS Chicago IL
Effective: Sun June 28, 2026, 6:29 PM
Expires: Mon June 29, 2026, 4:30 AM
* WHAT...Heat index values around 105 expected each afternoon * WHERE...DuPage, Kane, Lake IL, and McHenry Counties. * WHEN...From noon Monday to 10 PM CDT Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses.
Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors. Do not leave young children and pets in unattended vehicles. Car interiors will reach lethal temperatures in a matter of minutes.
Wind Advisory issued June 28 at 4:41PM CDT until June 28 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS Chicago IL
Effective: Sun June 28, 2026, 4:41 PM
Expires: Mon June 29, 2026, 2:45 AM
* WHAT...For the Wind Advisory, southeast wind gusts up to 45 to 55 mph. For the Heat Advisory, heat index values around 105 expected. * WHERE...DuPage, Kane, Lake IL, and McHenry Counties. * WHEN...For the Wind Advisory, until 8 PM CDT this evening. For the Heat Advisory, from noon Monday to 10 PM CDT Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses.
Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors.
Heat Advisory issued June 28 at 4:41PM CDT until July 1 at 10:00PM CDT by NWS Chicago IL
Effective: Sun June 28, 2026, 4:41 PM
Expires: Mon June 29, 2026, 2:45 AM
* WHAT...For the Wind Advisory, southeast wind gusts up to 45 to 55 mph. For the Heat Advisory, heat index values around 105 expected. * WHERE...DuPage, Kane, Lake IL, and McHenry Counties. * WHEN...For the Wind Advisory, until 8 PM CDT this evening. For the Heat Advisory, from noon Monday to 10 PM CDT Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses.
Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors.
Extreme Heat Warning issued June 28 at 11:18AM CDT until July 1 at 10:00PM CDT by NWS Chicago IL
Effective: Sun June 28, 2026, 11:18 AM
Expires: Sun June 28, 2026, 9:30 PM
* WHAT...Dangerously hot conditions with heat index values around 105 expected each afternoon. * WHERE...Cook County. * WHEN...From Monday afternoon through Wednesday evening. * IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses increase significantly during extreme heat and high humidity events.
Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors. The magnitude of anticipated heat, combined with oppressive warmth at night will lead to hazardous conditions, particularly for the elderly and those with pre-existing health conditions. Residents of the city of Chicago can call 3 1 1 to request well being checks for elderly friends or family members, or for information on finding the nearest cooling center.
Extreme Heat Warning issued June 28 at 6:29PM CDT until July 1 at 10:00PM CDT by NWS Chicago IL
Effective: Sun June 28, 2026, 6:29 PM
Expires: Mon June 29, 2026, 4:30 AM
* WHAT...Dangerously hot conditions with heat index values around 105 expected each afternoon. * WHERE...Central Cook and Northern Cook Counties. * WHEN...From noon Monday to 10 PM CDT Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses increase significantly during extreme heat and high humidity events.
Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors. The magnitude of anticipated heat, combined with oppressive warmth at night will lead to hazardous conditions, particularly for the elderly and those with pre-existing health conditions. Residents of the city of Chicago can call 3 1 1 to request well being checks for elderly friends or family members, or for information on finding the nearest cooling center.
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 7.22 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.95 μg/m3
Ozone: 88.21 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:56 AM
Sunset: 8:34 PM
Daylight: 15 hrs 16 mins
Moon Transit: 12:00 AM
Moonset: 3:41 AM
Moon Phase: Waxing Gibbous
Moon Illumination: 98.8%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM11:38 AM - 2:08 PM
Minor Periods
7:37 PM - 9:07 PM3:11 AM - 4:41 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 5.6 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.7 μg/m3
Ozone: 78.67 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:56 AM
Sunset: 8:34 PM
Daylight: 15 hrs 15 mins
Moon Transit: 12:19 AM
Moonset: 4:32 AM
Moon Phase: Full
Moon Illumination: 100.0%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM12:30 AM - 3:00 PM
Minor Periods
8:24 PM - 9:54 PM4:02 AM - 5:32 AM
Action Rating: 5 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 3.3 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.31 μg/m3
Ozone: 79.63 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:56 AM
Sunset: 8:34 PM
Daylight: 15 hrs 15 mins
Moon Transit: 1:10 AM
Moonset: 5:30 AM
Moon Phase: Full
Moon Illumination: 98.6%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
12:40 AM - 3:10 AM1:20 PM - 3:50 PM
Minor Periods
9:02 PM - 10:32 PM5:00 AM - 6:30 AM
Action Rating: 5 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 3.34 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.03 μg/m3
Ozone: 83 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:56 AM
Sunset: 8:34 PM
Daylight: 15 hrs 14 mins
Moon Transit: 2:00 AM
Moonset: 6:34 AM
Moon Phase: Full
Moon Illumination: 94.7%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
1:30 AM - 4:00 AM2:08 PM - 4:38 PM
Minor Periods
9:34 PM - 11:04 PM6:04 AM - 7:34 AM
Action Rating: 3 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 3.74 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.75 μg/m3
Ozone: 90 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:57 AM
Sunset: 8:34 PM
Daylight: 15 hrs 13 mins
Moon Transit: 2:47 AM
Moonset: 7:39 AM
Moon Phase: Waning Gibbous
Moon Illumination: 88.5%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
2:17 AM - 4:47 AM2:55 PM - 5:25 PM
Minor Periods
10:01 PM - 11:31 PM7:09 AM - 8:39 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
