Water Temperature of the Illinois River in Utica, IL
Current Water Temperature
Measurement Time: Friday, November 28, 2025, 9:00 AM CST
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Station Name: Utica-Starved Rock L&D 6
Data Source: USGS
Elevation Above Sea Level: 459 feet / 140 meters
Nearest Address:
927 N 27th Rd
Utica, IL 61350
La Salle County
GPS Coordinates: 41.3242, -88.9858
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Weather for Utica, Illinois
Current Weather

Humidity: 47%
Feels Like: 24.9°F
Wind: WNW 8.9 mph
Wind Gusts: 10.4 mph
Precipitation: 0 in
Cloud Cover: 75%
Visibility: 9 mi
UV Index: 0.9
Five Day Weather Forecast

Fri
H: 37°F
L: 21°F

Sat
H: 31°F
L: 27°F

Sun
H: 30°F
L: 11°F

Mon
H: 21°F
L: 9°F

Tue
H: 19°F
L: 1°F
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 27.45 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 2.25 μg/m3
Ozone: 35 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 11:44 AM
Sunset: 4:29 PM
Daylight: 9 hrs 29 mins
Moon Transit: 6:31 PM
Moonset: 12:19 AM
Moon Phase: First Quarter
Moon Illumination: 57.8%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
5:47 AM - 8:17 AM6:01 PM - 8:31 PM
Minor Periods
12:16 AM - 1:46 PM12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
Winter Storm Warning issued November 28 at 2:03AM CST until November 30 at 6:00AM CST by NWS Chicago IL
Effective: Fri November 28, 2025, 2:03 AM
Expires: Fri November 28, 2025, 12:15 PM
* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 6 and 10 inches. Locally higher amounts possible northwest of an Ottawa to Aurora to Waukegan line. * WHERE...Portions of central, north central, and northeast Illinois and northwest Indiana. * WHEN...From 3 AM Saturday to 6 AM CST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult.
If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. The latest road conditions for Illinois can be obtained at www.gettingaroundillinois.com. The latest road conditions for Indiana can be obtained at https://511in.org.
Winter Storm Warning issued November 28 at 11:04AM CST until November 30 at 6:00AM CST by NWS Chicago IL
Effective: Fri November 28, 2025, 11:04 AM
Expires: Fri November 28, 2025, 9:15 PM
* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 6 and 10 inches. Locally higher amounts possible northwest of an Ottawa to Aurora to Waukegan line. Southeast winds gusting to 30 mph. * WHERE...Portions of central, north central, and northeast Illinois and northwest Indiana. * WHEN...From 3 AM Saturday to 6 AM CST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The highest snowfall rates are expected Saturday afternoon. The snow may mix with or transition to drizzle east of interstate 55 Saturday evening.
If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. The latest road conditions for Illinois can be obtained at www.gettingaroundillinois.com. The latest road conditions for Indiana can be obtained at https://511in.org.
Winter Storm Warning issued November 28 at 2:36AM CST until November 30 at 6:00AM CST by NWS Quad Cities IA IL
Effective: Fri November 28, 2025, 2:36 AM
Expires: Fri November 28, 2025, 11:15 AM
* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations around 10 inches with up to 14 inches possible. Winds could gust up to 25 mph. * WHERE...Portions of north central and northwest Illinois and east central, northeast, and southeast Iowa. * WHEN...From midnight tonight to 6 AM CST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will likely become slick and hazardous. Travel could be very difficult.
If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. 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. Persons should consider delaying all travel. If travel is absolutely necessary, drive with extreme caution. Consider taking a winter storm kit along with you, including such items as tire chains, booster cables, flashlight, shovel, blankets and extra clothing. Also take water, a first aid kit, and anything else that would help you survive in case you become stranded.
Winter Storm Warning issued November 28 at 9:48AM CST until November 30 at 6:00AM CST by NWS Quad Cities IA IL
Effective: Fri November 28, 2025, 9:48 AM
Expires: Fri November 28, 2025, 6:00 PM
* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations around 10 inches with up to 14 inches possible. Winds could gust up to 25 mph. * WHERE...Portions of north central and northwest Illinois and east central, northeast, and southeast Iowa. * WHEN...From midnight tonight to 6 AM CST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will likely become slick and hazardous. Travel could be very difficult to impossible.
If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. 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. Persons should consider delaying all travel. If travel is absolutely necessary, drive with extreme caution. Consider taking a winter storm kit along with you, including such items as tire chains, booster cables, flashlight, shovel, blankets and extra clothing. Also take water, a first aid kit, and anything else that would help you survive in case you become stranded.
Winter Storm Warning issued November 28 at 6:07AM CST until November 30 at 6:00AM CST by NWS Lincoln IL
Effective: Fri November 28, 2025, 6:07 AM
Expires: Fri November 28, 2025, 4:00 PM
* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations in excess of 5 inches. * WHERE...Portions of central and west central Illinois. * WHEN...From midnight tonight to 6 AM CST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will likely become slick and hazardous. The strong winds and weight of snow on tree limbs may down power lines and could cause sporadic power outages. Travel could be very difficult to impossible.
Persons should consider delaying all travel. Motorists should use extreme caution if travel is absolutely necessary. Persons should consider delaying all travel. If travel is absolutely necessary, drive with extreme caution. Consider taking a winter storm kit along with you, including such items as tire chains, booster cables, flashlight, shovel, blankets and extra clothing. Also take water, a first aid kit, and anything else that would help you survive in case you become stranded.
Winter Storm Warning issued November 28 at 12:20PM CST until November 30 at 6:00AM CST by NWS Lincoln IL
Effective: Fri November 28, 2025, 12:20 PM
Expires: Sat November 29, 2025, 4:15 AM
* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 5 and 8 inches across much of the area...with higher amounts of 9 to 12 inches along and north of a Macomb to Bloomington line. * WHERE...Portions of central and west central Illinois. * WHEN...From midnight tonight to 6 AM CST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will likely become slick and hazardous. The strong winds and weight of snow on tree limbs may down power lines and could cause sporadic power outages. Travel could be very difficult to impossible.
Persons should consider delaying all travel. Motorists should use extreme caution if travel is absolutely necessary. Persons should consider delaying all travel. If travel is absolutely necessary, drive with extreme caution. Consider taking a winter storm kit along with you, including such items as tire chains, booster cables, flashlight, shovel, blankets and extra clothing. Also take water, a first aid kit, and anything else that would help you survive in case you become stranded.
Weather Forecast
Average Temperature: 27.5°F
Average Humidity: 62%
Wind: 13.4 mph
UV Index: 0.3
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 4.95 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.36 μg/m3
Ozone: 66.32 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 11:44 AM
Sunset: 4:29 PM
Daylight: 9 hrs 29 mins
Moon Transit: 6:31 PM
Moonset: 12:19 AM
Moon Phase: First Quarter
Moon Illumination: 57.8%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
5:47 AM - 8:17 AM6:01 PM - 8:31 PM
Minor Periods
12:16 AM - 1:46 PM12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Average Temperature: 29°F
Average Humidity: 84%
Wind: 15.2 mph
UV Index: 0.2
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 13.2 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 5.67 μg/m3
Ozone: 47.6 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 11:44 AM
Sunset: 4:28 PM
Daylight: 9 hrs 28 mins
Moon Transit: 8:12 PM
Moonset: 12:28 AM
Moon Phase: First Quarter
Moon Illumination: 68.7%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
7:42 PM - 10:12 PM7:42 PM - 10:12 PM
Minor Periods
12:38 AM - 2:08 PM12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Average Temperature: 27°F
Average Humidity: 93%
Wind: 18.3 mph
UV Index: 0.3
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 6.21 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 2.57 μg/m3
Ozone: 70.12 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 11:44 AM
Sunset: 4:28 PM
Daylight: 9 hrs 26 mins
Moon Transit: 8:05 PM
Moonset: 1:39 AM
Moon Phase: Waxing Gibbous
Moon Illumination: 78.6%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM7:35 PM - 10:05 PM
Minor Periods
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM1:09 AM - 2:39 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Average Temperature: 15.4°F
Average Humidity: 91%
Wind: 5.8 mph
UV Index: 0.2
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 9.6 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.58 μg/m3
Ozone: 65.08 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 11:45 AM
Sunset: 4:28 PM
Daylight: 9 hrs 25 mins
Moon Transit: 8:57 PM
Moonset: 2:54 AM
Moon Phase: Waxing Gibbous
Moon Illumination: 87.1%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
8:09 AM - 10:39 AM8:27 PM - 10:57 PM
Minor Periods
1:26 PM - 2:56 PM2:24 AM - 3:54 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Average Temperature: 10.9°F
Average Humidity: 95%
Wind: 7.4 mph
UV Index: 0
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 23.74 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.83 μg/m3
Ozone: 39.08 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 11:45 AM
Sunset: 4:27 PM
Daylight: 9 hrs 24 mins
Moon Transit: 9:53 PM
Moonset: 4:13 AM
Moon Phase: Waxing Gibbous
Moon Illumination: 93.7%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
9:03 AM - 11:33 AM9:23 PM - 11:53 PM
Minor Periods
1:56 PM - 3:26 PM3:43 AM - 5:13 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
