Water Temperature of the Des Plaines River in Rockdale, IL
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Brandon Road Dam; Joliet, ILStation Name: DES PLAINES RIVER IN LOCK CHANNEL AT ROCKDALE, IL
Data Source: Water Data - usgc.gov
Elevation Above Sea Level: 512 feet
Nearest Address:
Channahon Road
Rockdale, IL 60436
Will County
GPS Coordinates: 41.5, -88.1069444
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Weather for Rockdale, Illinois
Current Weather

Five Day Weather Forecast

Mon
H: 99°F
L: 75°F

Tue
H: 91°F
L: 74°F

Wed
H: 91°F
L: 73°F

Thu
H: 91°F
L: 75°F

Fri
H: 90°F
L: 69°F
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 10 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 2.3 μg/m3
Ozone: 61 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:56 AM
Sunset: 8:31 PM
Daylight: 15 hrs 9 mins
Moon Transit: 12:18 AM
Moonset: 4:35 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
8:20 PM - 9:50 PM4:05 AM - 5:35 AM
Action Rating: 5 out of 5
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, 11:29 PM
Expires: Mon June 29, 2026, 9:30 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.
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, 11:29 PM
Expires: Mon June 29, 2026, 9:30 AM
* WHAT...Dangerously hot conditions with heat index values around 105 expected each afternoon. * WHERE...Southern Cook County. * 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.
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, 9:41 PM
Expires: Mon June 29, 2026, 7:45 AM
* WHAT...For the Wind Advisory, southeast winds gusts 45 to 55 mph. For the Extreme Heat Warning, dangerously hot conditions with heat index values up to 105 expected. * WHERE...Central Cook and Northern Cook Counties. * WHEN...For the Wind Advisory, until 8 PM CDT this evening. For the Extreme Heat Warning, 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. Heat related illnesses increase significantly during extreme heat and high humidity events.
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. 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 4:41PM CDT until July 1 at 10:00PM CDT by NWS Chicago IL
Effective: Sun June 28, 2026, 9:41 PM
Expires: Mon June 29, 2026, 7:45 AM
* WHAT...For the Wind Advisory, southeast winds gusts 45 to 55 mph. For the Extreme Heat Warning, dangerously hot conditions with heat index values up to 105 expected. * WHERE...Central Cook and Northern Cook Counties. * WHEN...For the Wind Advisory, until 8 PM CDT this evening. For the Extreme Heat Warning, 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. Heat related illnesses increase significantly during extreme heat and high humidity events.
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. 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 4:41PM CDT until July 1 at 10:00PM CDT by NWS Chicago IL
Effective: Sun June 28, 2026, 9:41 PM
Expires: Mon June 29, 2026, 7:45 AM
* WHAT...Dangerously hot conditions with heat index values around 105 expected each afternoon. * WHERE...Southern Cook County. * 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: 5.53 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.86 μg/m3
Ozone: 80.79 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:56 AM
Sunset: 8:31 PM
Daylight: 15 hrs 9 mins
Moon Transit: 12:18 AM
Moonset: 4:35 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
8:20 PM - 9:50 PM4:05 AM - 5:35 AM
Action Rating: 5 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 4.56 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.98 μg/m3
Ozone: 86.21 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:56 AM
Sunset: 8:31 PM
Daylight: 15 hrs 9 mins
Moon Transit: 1:09 AM
Moonset: 5:33 AM
Moon Phase: Full
Moon Illumination: 98.6%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
12:39 AM - 3:09 AM1:20 PM - 3:50 PM
Minor Periods
8:59 PM - 10:29 PM5:03 AM - 6:33 AM
Action Rating: 5 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 4.98 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 2.08 μg/m3
Ozone: 89.54 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:56 AM
Sunset: 8:30 PM
Daylight: 15 hrs 8 mins
Moon Transit: 2:00 AM
Moonset: 6:36 AM
Moon Phase: Full
Moon Illumination: 94.7%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
1:30 AM - 4:00 AM2:09 PM - 4:39 PM
Minor Periods
9:31 PM - 11:01 PM6:06 AM - 7:36 AM
Action Rating: 3 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 4.85 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.91 μg/m3
Ozone: 88.1 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:56 AM
Sunset: 8:30 PM
Daylight: 15 hrs 8 mins
Moon Transit: 2:47 AM
Moonset: 7:40 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
9:58 PM - 11:28 PM7:10 AM - 8:40 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 0 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 0 μg/m3
Ozone: 0 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:56 AM
Sunset: 8:30 PM
Daylight: 15 hrs 7 mins
Moon Transit: 3:32 AM
Moonset: 8:46 AM
Moon Phase: Waning Gibbous
Moon Illumination: 80.3%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
3:02 AM - 5:32 AM3:40 PM - 6:10 PM
Minor Periods
10:22 PM - 11:52 PM8:16 AM - 9:46 AM
Action Rating: 3 out of 5
