Water Temperature of Lick Creek in Springfield, IL
Current Water Temperature
Measurement Time: Sunday, January 18, 2026, 9:30 PM CST
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Local Points of Interest
Lake Springfield; Chatham, ILStation Name: LICK CREEK NEAR WOODSIDE, IL
Data Source: Water Data - usgc.gov
Elevation Above Sea Level: 581 feet
Nearest Address:
Springfield, IL 62711
Sangamon County
GPS Coordinates: 39.71553889, -89.7024444
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Weather for Springfield, Illinois
Current Weather

Five Day Weather Forecast

Mon
H: 22°F
L: 4°F

Tue
H: 34°F
L: 12°F

Wed
H: 36°F
L: 25°F

Thu
H: 40°F
L: 22°F

Fri
H: 41°F
L: 13°F
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 2.35 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.45 μg/m3
Ozone: 70 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:09 AM
Sunset: 5:03 PM
Daylight: 9 hrs 47 mins
Moon Transit: 12:58 AM
Moonset: 6:01 PM
Moon Phase: New
Moon Illumination: 0.4%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
12:06 AM - 2:36 AM12:28 AM - 2:58 PM
Minor Periods
5:31 PM - 7:01 PM7:33 AM - 9:03 AM
Action Rating: 5 out of 5
Cold Weather Advisory issued January 18 at 1:36PM CST until January 19 at 12:00PM CST by NWS Lincoln IL
Effective: Sun January 18, 2026, 1:36 PM
Expires: Mon January 19, 2026, 4:00 AM
* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 10 to 20 below expected late tonight and Monday morning. * WHERE...Portions of central, east central, and west central Illinois. * WHEN...From 3 AM to noon CST Monday. * IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 20 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes.
Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves. Keep pets indoors as much as possible. Make frequent checks on older family, friends, and neighbors. Ensure portable heaters are used correctly. Do not use generators or grills inside. If you do not have heat in your home or lack shelter, you can call 211 or visit 211illinois.org for assistance locating appropriate shelter from the cold.
Cold Weather Advisory issued January 18 at 1:36PM CST until January 19 at 10:00AM CST by NWS St Louis MO
Effective: Sun January 18, 2026, 1:36 PM
Expires: Mon January 19, 2026, 4:45 AM
* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 15 below expected. * WHERE...Portions of south central, southwest, and west central Illinois and northeast Missouri. * WHEN...From 3 AM to 10 AM CST Monday. * IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 15 below zero could result in hypothermia or frostbite if precautions are not taken.
Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves.
Special Weather Statement issued January 18 at 9:48PM CST by NWS Lincoln IL
Effective: Sun January 18, 2026, 9:48 PM
Expires: Mon January 19, 2026, 1:00 AM
..Gusty Snow Showers This Evening... Scattered snow showers associated with an Arctic cold front will affect portions of central IL this evening. In addition, west- northwest winds will gust up to 40 mph. The heavier snow showers will result in localized visibility reductions and a quick accumulation under one inch. If traveling be aware of rapidly changing conditions and slick roads in spots.
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 4.07 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.77 μg/m3
Ozone: 67 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:09 AM
Sunset: 5:03 PM
Daylight: 9 hrs 47 mins
Moon Transit: 12:58 AM
Moonset: 6:01 PM
Moon Phase: New
Moon Illumination: 0.4%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
12:06 AM - 2:36 AM12:28 AM - 2:58 PM
Minor Periods
5:31 PM - 7:01 PM7:33 AM - 9:03 AM
Action Rating: 5 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 7.63 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 2.51 μg/m3
Ozone: 54.96 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:09 AM
Sunset: 5:04 PM
Daylight: 9 hrs 49 mins
Moon Transit: 1:45 PM
Moonset: 7:08 PM
Moon Phase: New
Moon Illumination: 3.1%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
12:54 AM - 3:24 AM1:15 PM - 3:45 PM
Minor Periods
6:38 PM - 8:08 PM8:01 AM - 9:31 AM
Action Rating: 3 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 6.43 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 2.83 μg/m3
Ozone: 59.32 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:10 AM
Sunset: 5:06 PM
Daylight: 9 hrs 51 mins
Moon Transit: 2:30 PM
Moonset: 8:15 PM
Moon Phase: Waxing Crescent
Moon Illumination: 8.1%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
1:40 AM - 4:10 AM2:00 PM - 4:30 PM
Minor Periods
7:45 PM - 9:15 PM8:26 AM - 9:56 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 4.75 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 2.09 μg/m3
Ozone: 65.68 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:10 AM
Sunset: 5:07 PM
Daylight: 9 hrs 53 mins
Moon Transit: 12:00 AM
Moonset: 9:22 PM
Moon Phase: Waxing Crescent
Moon Illumination: 15.4%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM2:25 AM - 4:55 AM
Minor Periods
8:52 PM - 10:22 PM8:49 AM - 10:19 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 5.76 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 2.29 μg/m3
Ozone: 63.46 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:10 AM
Sunset: 5:08 PM
Daylight: 9 hrs 54 mins
Moon Transit: 8:54 AM
Moonset: 10:30 PM
Moon Phase: Waxing Crescent
Moon Illumination: 24.4%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
8:24 AM - 10:54 AM8:24 AM - 10:54 AM
Minor Periods
10:00 PM - 11:30 PM9:11 AM - 10:41 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
