Water Temperature of the Illinois River in Seneca, IL
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Measurement Time: Sunday, January 21, 2024, 8:45 AM CST
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Station Name: Seneca
Data Source: USGS
Elevation Above Sea Level: 499 feet / 152 meters
Nearest Address:
Harbor Lane
Seneca, IL 61360
La Salle County
GPS Coordinates: 41.2997, -88.6142
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Weather for Seneca, Illinois
Current Weather

Humidity: 100%
Feels Like: 77°F
Wind: W 3.6 mph
Wind Gusts: 6.8 mph
Precipitation: 0 in
Cloud Cover: 0%
Visibility: 9 mi
UV Index: 0
Five Day Weather Forecast

Wed
H: 93°F
L: 72°F

Thu
H: 93°F
L: 72°F

Fri
H: 86°F
L: 69°F

Sat
H: 86°F
L: 64°F

Sun
H: 91°F
L: 71°F
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 31.64 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 10.92 μg/m3
Ozone: 72 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:57 AM
Sunset: 8:32 PM
Daylight: 15 hrs 10 mins
Moon Transit: 1:17 PM
Moonset: 9:25 PM
Moon Phase: New
Moon Illumination: 1.6%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
12:27 AM - 2:57 AM12:47 AM - 3:17 PM
Minor Periods
8:55 PM - 10:25 PM4:35 AM - 6:05 AM
Action Rating: 4 out of 5
Heat Advisory issued June 24 at 2:16PM CDT until June 26 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Lincoln IL
Effective: Tue June 24, 2025, 2:16 PM
Expires: Wed June 25, 2025, 5:15 AM
* WHAT...Heat index values up to 105. * WHERE...Portions of central, east central, southeast, and west central Illinois. * WHEN...Until 7 PM CDT Thursday. * IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Low temperatures will only fall into the mid 70s, resulting in limited relief form the heat in buildings without effective cooling.
Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors. Take extra precautions when outside. Wear lightweight and loose fitting clothing. Try to limit strenuous activities to early morning or evening. Take action when you see symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat stroke. To reduce risk during outdoor work, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration recommends scheduling frequent rest breaks in shaded or air conditioned environments. Anyone overcome by heat should be moved to a cool and shaded location. Heat stroke is an emergency! Call 9 1 1.
Heat Advisory issued June 24 at 2:16PM CDT until June 26 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Lincoln IL
Effective: Tue June 24, 2025, 2:16 PM
Expires: Wed June 25, 2025, 5:15 AM
* WHAT...Heat index values up to 105. * WHERE...Portions of central, east central, southeast, and west central Illinois. * WHEN...Until 7 PM CDT Thursday. * IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Low temperatures will only fall into the mid 70s, resulting in limited relief form the heat in buildings without effective cooling.
Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors. Take extra precautions when outside. Wear lightweight and loose fitting clothing. Try to limit strenuous activities to early morning or evening. Take action when you see symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat stroke. To reduce risk during outdoor work, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration recommends scheduling frequent rest breaks in shaded or air conditioned environments. Anyone overcome by heat should be moved to a cool and shaded location. Heat stroke is an emergency! Call 9 1 1.
Weather Forecast
Average Temperature: 80.4°F
Average Humidity: 80%
Wind: 10.3 mph
UV Index: 2.3
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 21.69 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 6.02 μg/m3
Ozone: 95.96 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:57 AM
Sunset: 8:32 PM
Daylight: 15 hrs 10 mins
Moon Transit: 1:17 PM
Moonset: 9:25 PM
Moon Phase: New
Moon Illumination: 1.6%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
12:27 AM - 2:57 AM12:47 AM - 3:17 PM
Minor Periods
8:55 PM - 10:25 PM4:35 AM - 6:05 AM
Action Rating: 4 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Average Temperature: 82.9°F
Average Humidity: 76%
Wind: 11.2 mph
UV Index: 2.8
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 14.31 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 3.83 μg/m3
Ozone: 109.32 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:57 AM
Sunset: 8:32 PM
Daylight: 15 hrs 9 mins
Moon Transit: 2:19 PM
Moonset: 10:11 PM
Moon Phase: New
Moon Illumination: 0.1%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
1:30 AM - 4:00 AM1:49 PM - 4:19 PM
Minor Periods
9:41 PM - 11:11 PM5:47 AM - 7:17 AM
Action Rating: 4 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Average Temperature: 78.3°F
Average Humidity: 79%
Wind: 12.8 mph
UV Index: 2.6
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 14.22 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 2.01 μg/m3
Ozone: 95.72 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:57 AM
Sunset: 8:32 PM
Daylight: 15 hrs 9 mins
Moon Transit: 3:15 PM
Moonset: 10:46 PM
Moon Phase: New
Moon Illumination: 2.0%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
2:30 AM - 5:00 AM2:45 PM - 5:15 PM
Minor Periods
10:16 PM - 11:46 PM7:02 AM - 8:32 AM
Action Rating: 4 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Average Temperature: 75.8°F
Average Humidity: 83%
Wind: 6.9 mph
UV Index: 2.5
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 34.24 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.79 μg/m3
Ozone: 64.38 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:57 AM
Sunset: 8:32 PM
Daylight: 15 hrs 8 mins
Moon Transit: 4:06 PM
Moonset: 11:13 PM
Moon Phase: Waxing Crescent
Moon Illumination: 6.5%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
3:23 AM - 5:53 AM3:36 PM - 6:06 PM
Minor Periods
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM8:16 AM - 9:46 AM
Action Rating: 3 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Average Temperature: 78.7°F
Average Humidity: 82%
Wind: 10.1 mph
UV Index: 0.1
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 0 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 0 μg/m3
Ozone: 0 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:58 AM
Sunset: 8:32 PM
Daylight: 15 hrs 8 mins
Moon Transit: 4:52 PM
Moonset: 12:13 AM
Moon Phase: Waxing Crescent
Moon Illumination: 13.1%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
4:11 AM - 6:41 AM4:22 PM - 6:52 PM
Minor Periods
9:26 AM - 10:56 AM12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5