Water Temperature of the Mississippi River in Rock Island, IL
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Measurement Time: Sunday, December 14, 2025, 9:00 AM CST
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Local Points of Interest
Davenport, IA; Arsenal IslandStation Name: Rock Island L&D 15
Data Source: USGS
Elevation Above Sea Level: 555 feet
Nearest Address:
Rodman Avenue
Rock Island, IL 52801
Rock Island County
GPS Coordinates: 41.5181, -90.5647
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Weather for Rock Island, Illinois
Current Weather

Five Day Weather Forecast

Sun
H: 50°F
L: 28°F

Mon
H: 23°F
L: 9°F

Tue
H: 31°F
L: 11°F

Wed
H: 49°F
L: 26°F

Thu
H: 41°F
L: 27°F
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 3.05 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.65 μg/m3
Ozone: 98 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:00 AM
Sunset: 7:09 PM
Daylight: 11 hrs 55 mins
Moon Transit: 10:33 AM
Moonset: 3:34 PM
Moon Phase: Waning Crescent
Moon Illumination: 3.6%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM10:03 AM - 12:33 AM
Minor Periods
3:04 PM - 4:34 PM5:10 AM - 6:40 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
Blizzard Warning issued March 15 at 1:18PM CDT until March 16 at 1:00PM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL
Effective: Sun March 15, 2026, 1:18 PM
Expires: Sun March 15, 2026, 9:30 PM
* WHAT...Blizzard conditions expected. Total snow accumulations between 4 and 9 inches and ice accumulations around a light glaze. Winds gusting as high as 50 mph. * WHERE...Portions of north central, northwest, and west central Illinois and east central Iowa. * WHEN...From 7 PM this evening to 1 PM CDT Monday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Widespread blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions could impact the Monday morning commute. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches.
Travel should be restricted to emergencies only. If you must travel, have a winter survival kit with you. If you get stranded, stay with your vehicle. In Iowa, the latest road conditions are available at 511ia.org or by calling 511. In Illinois, the latest road conditions are available at gettingaroundillinois.com.
High Wind Warning issued March 15 at 1:18PM CDT until March 16 at 10:00AM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL
Effective: Sun March 15, 2026, 1:18 PM
Expires: Sun March 15, 2026, 9:30 PM
* WHAT...Northwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts of 50 to 60 mph expected. * WHERE...Portions of northwest and west central Illinois, east central, northeast, and southeast Iowa, and northeast Missouri. * WHEN...Until 10 AM CDT Monday. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.
Remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Watch for falling debris and tree limbs. Use caution if you must drive.
High Wind Warning issued March 15 at 1:18PM CDT until March 16 at 1:00PM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL
Effective: Sun March 15, 2026, 1:18 PM
Expires: Sun March 15, 2026, 9:30 PM
* WHAT...Northwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts of 50 to 60 mph expected. * WHERE...Bureau, Putnam, Carroll, Henry IL, Jo Daviess, Stephenson, and Whiteside Counties. * WHEN...From 7 PM this evening to 1 PM CDT Monday. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.
Remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Watch for falling debris and tree limbs. Use caution if you must drive.
Blizzard Warning issued March 15 at 1:18PM CDT until March 16 at 1:00PM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL
Effective: Sun March 15, 2026, 1:18 PM
Expires: Sun March 15, 2026, 9:30 PM
* WHAT...Blizzard conditions expected. Total snow accumulations between 3 and 7 inches. Winds gusting as high as 60 mph. * WHERE...Portions of east central, northeast, and southeast Iowa. * WHEN...Until 1 PM CDT Monday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the Monday morning commute. Strong winds could cause tree damage.
Travel should be restricted to emergencies only. If you must travel, have a winter survival kit with you. If you get stranded, stay with your vehicle. the latest road conditions are available at 511ia.org or by calling 511.
Blizzard Warning issued March 15 at 10:39AM CDT until March 16 at 1:00PM CDT by NWS Lincoln IL
Effective: Sun March 15, 2026, 10:39 AM
Expires: Mon March 16, 2026, 1:00 AM
* WHAT...Blizzard conditions expected. Total snow accumulations between 2 and 3 inches. Winds gusting as high as 50 mph. * WHERE...Stark and Knox Counties. * WHEN...From 10 PM this evening to 1 PM CDT Monday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions could impact the Monday morning commute. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches.
Travel should be restricted to emergencies only. If you must travel, have a winter survival kit with you. If you get stranded, stay with your vehicle. The latest road conditions for Illinois can be obtained on the Internet at www.gettingaroundillinois.com
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 6.27 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 3.16 μg/m3
Ozone: 79.48 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:00 AM
Sunset: 7:09 PM
Daylight: 11 hrs 55 mins
Moon Transit: 10:33 AM
Moonset: 3:34 PM
Moon Phase: Waning Crescent
Moon Illumination: 3.6%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM10:03 AM - 12:33 AM
Minor Periods
3:04 PM - 4:34 PM5:10 AM - 6:40 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 2.91 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.44 μg/m3
Ozone: 89.2 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:00 AM
Sunset: 7:10 PM
Daylight: 11 hrs 58 mins
Moon Transit: 11:20 AM
Moonset: 4:44 PM
Moon Phase: Waning Crescent
Moon Illumination: 0.6%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM10:50 AM - 1:20 PM
Minor Periods
4:14 PM - 5:44 PM5:37 AM - 7:07 AM
Action Rating: 3 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 4.01 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.43 μg/m3
Ozone: 86.8 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:00 AM
Sunset: 7:11 PM
Daylight: 12 hrs 1 mins
Moon Transit: 12:06 AM
Moonset: 5:55 PM
Moon Phase: New
Moon Illumination: 0.1%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM11:36 AM - 2:06 PM
Minor Periods
5:25 PM - 6:55 PM6:00 AM - 7:30 AM
Action Rating: 5 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 6.71 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 2.07 μg/m3
Ozone: 89.76 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:00 AM
Sunset: 7:12 PM
Daylight: 12 hrs 4 mins
Moon Transit: 12:53 AM
Moonset: 7:06 PM
Moon Phase: New
Moon Illumination: 2.2%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM12:23 AM - 2:53 PM
Minor Periods
6:36 PM - 8:06 PM6:22 AM - 7:52 AM
Action Rating: 3 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 15.1 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 2.02 μg/m3
Ozone: 59.08 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:00 AM
Sunset: 7:13 PM
Daylight: 12 hrs 6 mins
Moon Transit: 12:31 AM
Moonset: 8:20 PM
Moon Phase: New
Moon Illumination: 0.3%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
12:01 AM - 2:31 AM12:01 AM - 2:31 AM
Minor Periods
7:50 PM - 9:20 PM6:44 AM - 8:14 AM
Action Rating: 4 out of 5
