Water Temperature of the Des Plaines River in Rockdale, IL

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Brandon Road Dam; Joliet, IL

Des Plaines River

Station 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

66°F

Conditions: Partly cloudy

Feels Like: 66°F

Heat Index: 64.6°F

Humidity: 50%

Wind: ENE 14.1 mph

Wind Gusts: 16.2 mph

Wind Chill: 63.9°F

Dew Point: 40.8°F

Precipitation: 0 in

Cloud Cover: 75%

Visibility: 9 mi

Air Pressure: 1023 mbar

UV Index: 5

Five Day Weather Forecast

Thu
H: 73°F
L: 48°F

Fri
H: 59°F
L: 50°F

Sat
H: 75°F
L: 54°F

Sun
H: 78°F
L: 60°F

Mon
H: 79°F
L: 60°F

Air Quality

AQI: 2 - Moderate

PM2.5: 8.35 μg/m3

PM10: 8.65 μg/m3

Carbon Monoxide: 153.85 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 22.75 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 2.75 μg/m3
Ozone: 59 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 5:28 AM
Sun Transit: 12:49 AM
Sunset: 8:11 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs 43 mins

Moonrise: 10:20 AM
Moon Transit: 5:53 PM
Moonset: 12:40 AM
Moon Phase: Waxing Crescent
Moon Illumination: 23.2%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

5:11 AM - 7:41 AM
5:23 PM - 7:53 PM

Minor Periods

9:50 AM - 11:20 AM
12:10 AM - 1:40 AM

Action Rating: 4 out of 5

Beach Hazards Statement issued May 21 at 10:43AM CDT until May 23 at 1:00PM CDT by NWS Chicago IL

Effective: Thu May 21, 2026, 3:43 PM
Expires: Thu May 21, 2026, 11:45 PM

* WHAT...High wave action and dangerous currents expected at Lake Michigan beaches. Waves 3 to 6 feet expected. * WHERE...Lake IL, Northern Cook and Central Cook Counties. * WHEN...Through Saturday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Swimming conditions will be life threatening, especially for inexperienced swimmers.

Remain out of the water to avoid dangerous swimming conditions and do not venture out onto piers, jetties, breakwalls, or other shoreline structures.

Beach Hazards Statement issued May 21 at 10:43AM CDT until May 22 at 4:00AM CDT by NWS Chicago IL

Effective: Thu May 21, 2026, 3:43 PM
Expires: Thu May 21, 2026, 11:45 PM

* WHAT...High wave action and dangerous currents expected at Lake Michigan beaches. Waves 3 to 6 feet expected. * WHERE...Lake IN and Porter Counties. * WHEN...Through late tonight. * IMPACTS...Swimming conditions will be life threatening, especially for inexperienced swimmers.

Remain out of the water to avoid dangerous swimming conditions and do not venture out onto piers, jetties, breakwalls, or other shoreline structures.

Thursday, May 21, 2026

Weather Forecast

Conditions: Sunny

High Temperature: 72.9°F

Low Temperature: 47.7°F

Average Temperature: 57.5°F

Average Humidity: 57%

Precipitation: 0 in

Chance of Rain: 0%

Chance of Snow: 0%

Maximum Wind: 14.1 mph

UV Index: 0.4

Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good

PM2.5: 4.73 μg/m3

PM10: 4.89 μg/m3

Carbon Monoxide: 142.21 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 9.05 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 2.96 μg/m3
Ozone: 68.64 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 5:28 AM
Sun Transit: 12:49 AM
Sunset: 8:11 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs 43 mins

Moonrise: 10:20 AM
Moon Transit: 5:53 PM
Moonset: 12:40 AM
Moon Phase: Waxing Crescent
Moon Illumination: 23.2%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

5:11 AM - 7:41 AM
5:23 PM - 7:53 PM

Minor Periods

9:50 AM - 11:20 AM
12:10 AM - 1:40 AM

Action Rating: 4 out of 5

Friday, May 22, 2026

Weather Forecast

Conditions: Patchy rain nearby

High Temperature: 59.1°F

Low Temperature: 50.4°F

Average Temperature: 55.4°F

Average Humidity: 72%

Precipitation: 0.1 in

Chance of Rain: 89%

Chance of Snow: 0%

Maximum Wind: 13.9 mph

UV Index: 3

Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good

PM2.5: 6 μg/m3

PM10: 6.2 μg/m3

Carbon Monoxide: 165.29 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 13.16 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 4.23 μg/m3
Ozone: 66.56 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 5:27 AM
Sun Transit: 12:49 AM
Sunset: 8:12 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs 45 mins

Moonrise: 11:34 AM
Moon Transit: 6:43 PM
Moonset: 1:13 AM
Moon Phase: Waxing Crescent
Moon Illumination: 33.4%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

6:04 AM - 8:34 AM
6:13 PM - 8:43 PM

Minor Periods

11:04 AM - 12:34 AM
12:43 AM - 2:13 AM

Action Rating: 2 out of 5

Saturday, May 23, 2026

Weather Forecast

Conditions: Moderate rain

High Temperature: 75.3°F

Low Temperature: 54°F

Average Temperature: 62.7°F

Average Humidity: 78%

Precipitation: 0.2 in

Chance of Rain: 81%

Chance of Snow: 0%

Maximum Wind: 9.8 mph

UV Index: 4

Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good

PM2.5: 5.69 μg/m3

PM10: 5.72 μg/m3

Carbon Monoxide: 182.41 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 12.22 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 3.97 μg/m3
Ozone: 62.44 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 5:26 AM
Sun Transit: 12:49 AM
Sunset: 8:13 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs 47 mins

Moonrise: 12:46 AM
Moon Transit: 7:30 PM
Moonset: 1:39 AM
Moon Phase: First Quarter
Moon Illumination: 44.4%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

6:53 AM - 9:23 AM
7:00 PM - 9:30 PM

Minor Periods

12:16 AM - 1:46 PM
1:09 AM - 2:39 AM

Action Rating: 2 out of 5

Sunday, May 24, 2026

Weather Forecast

Conditions: Patchy rain nearby

High Temperature: 78.2°F

Low Temperature: 60°F

Average Temperature: 68.4°F

Average Humidity: 76%

Precipitation: 0.14 in

Chance of Rain: 78%

Chance of Snow: 0%

Maximum Wind: 9.8 mph

UV Index: 5

Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good

PM2.5: 11.59 μg/m3

PM10: 11.8 μg/m3

Carbon Monoxide: 182.81 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 15.65 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 4.25 μg/m3
Ozone: 68.4 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 5:25 AM
Sun Transit: 12:49 AM
Sunset: 8:14 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs 48 mins

Moonrise: 1:53 PM
Moon Transit: 8:13 PM
Moonset: 2:02 AM
Moon Phase: First Quarter
Moon Illumination: 55.7%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

7:37 AM - 10:07 AM
7:43 PM - 10:13 PM

Minor Periods

1:23 PM - 2:53 PM
1:32 AM - 3:02 AM

Action Rating: 2 out of 5

Monday, May 25, 2026

Weather Forecast

Conditions: Sunny

High Temperature: 79.3°F

Low Temperature: 59.8°F

Average Temperature: 67.3°F

Average Humidity: 77%

Precipitation: 0 in

Chance of Rain: 0%

Chance of Snow: 0%

Maximum Wind: 7.4 mph

UV Index: 5

Air Quality

AQI: 2 - Moderate

PM2.5: 21.63 μg/m3

PM10: 22.21 μg/m3

Carbon Monoxide: 321.4 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 54.85 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 4.03 μg/m3
Ozone: 19.77 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 5:25 AM
Sun Transit: 12:49 AM
Sunset: 8:15 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs 50 mins

Moonrise: 2:58 PM
Moon Transit: 8:55 PM
Moonset: 2:23 AM
Moon Phase: First Quarter
Moon Illumination: 66.7%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

8:20 AM - 10:50 AM
8:25 PM - 10:55 PM

Minor Periods

2:28 PM - 3:58 PM
1:53 AM - 3:23 AM

Action Rating: 3 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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