Water Temperature of the Illinois River in Utica, IL
Current Water Temperature
Measurement Time: Sunday, December 14, 2025, 9:00 AM CST
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Local Points of Interest
Plum Island; Leopold Island; Starved Rock Pool; Oglesby, IL; Ottawa, ILStation Name: Utica-Starved Rock L&D 6
Data Source: USGS
Elevation Above Sea Level: 459 feet
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

Five Day Weather Forecast

Sun
H: 14°F
L: 0°F

Mon
H: 17°F
L: 3°F

Tue
H: 16°F
L: 8°F

Wed
H: 18°F
L: 5°F

Thu
H: 17°F
L: 3°F
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 27.85 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 4.15 μg/m3
Ozone: 30 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:08 AM
Sunset: 5:04 PM
Daylight: 9 hrs 50 mins
Moon Transit: 5:32 PM
Moonset: 12:40 AM
Moon Phase: First Quarter
Moon Illumination: 45.8%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
4:45 AM - 7:15 AM5:02 PM - 7:32 PM
Minor Periods
9:55 AM - 11:25 AM12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Action Rating: 4 out of 5
Winter Weather Advisory issued January 24 at 10:36AM CST until January 25 at 6:00PM CST by NWS Chicago IL
Effective: Sat January 24, 2026, 10:36 AM
Expires: Sat January 24, 2026, 8:45 PM
* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 2 and 5 inches, highest east of Interstate 55. Lower snow totals are forecasted across northwestern portions of La Salle, Kendall, and DuPage counties. * WHERE...Portions of central, north central, and northeast Illinois. * WHEN...From 6 PM this evening to 6 PM CST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will likely become slick and hazardous.
Be prepared for slippery roads. Slow down and use caution while driving. If you are going outside, watch your first few steps taken on stairs, sidewalks, and driveways. These surfaces could be icy and slippery, increasing your risk of a fall and injury.
Winter Weather Advisory issued January 24 at 2:37PM CST until January 25 at 6:00PM CST by NWS Chicago IL
Effective: Sat January 24, 2026, 2:37 PM
Expires: Sun January 25, 2026, 12:45 AM
* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 2 and 4 inches. * WHERE...Portions of central, east central, north central, and northeast Illinois. * WHEN...From 6 PM this evening to 6 PM CST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will likely become slick and hazardous.
Be prepared for slippery roads. Slow down and use caution while driving. If you are going outside, watch your first few steps taken on stairs, sidewalks, and driveways. These surfaces could be icy and slippery, increasing your risk of a fall and injury.
Winter Weather Advisory issued January 24 at 7:40PM CST until January 25 at 6:00PM CST by NWS Chicago IL
Effective: Sat January 24, 2026, 7:40 PM
Expires: Sun January 25, 2026, 5:45 AM
* WHAT...Hazardous travel conditions due to snow occurring. * WHERE...Portions of central, east central, north central, and northeast Illinois. * WHEN...Until 6 PM CST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Roads, bridges, and overpasses, will be slick and hazardous. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Total snow accumulations will range from around an inch or two near the Interstate 88 and 80 corridors to 4 to 7 inches near US 10.
Slow down and use caution while driving. If you are going outside, watch your first few steps taken on stairs, sidewalks, and driveways.
Winter Weather Advisory issued January 24 at 1:51PM CST until January 25 at 6:00PM CST by NWS Lincoln IL
Effective: Sat January 24, 2026, 1:51 PM
Expires: Sun January 25, 2026, 4:00 AM
* WHAT...Snow. Total snow accumulations between 2 and 4 inches. * WHERE...Marshall, Mason, McLean, Peoria, Tazewell, Woodford, Fulton, and Schuyler Counties. * WHEN...Until 6 PM CST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions.
Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road conditions for Illinois can be obtained on the Internet at www.gettingaroundillinois.com
Cold Weather Advisory issued January 24 at 1:47PM CST until January 26 at 12:00PM CST by NWS Lincoln IL
Effective: Sat January 24, 2026, 1:47 PM
Expires: Sun January 25, 2026, 4:00 AM
* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 15 to 25 below expected. * WHERE...Portions of central, east central, southeast, and west central Illinois. * WHEN...From midnight Sunday Night to noon CST Monday. * IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 25 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.
Winter Weather Advisory issued January 24 at 8:21PM CST until January 25 at 6:00PM CST by NWS Lincoln IL
Effective: Sat January 24, 2026, 8:21 PM
Expires: Sun January 25, 2026, 4:15 AM
* WHAT...Snow. Total snow accumulations between 2 and 4 inches. * WHERE...Marshall, Mason, McLean, Peoria, Tazewell, Woodford, Fulton, and Schuyler Counties. * WHEN...Until 6 PM CST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Blowing and drifting snow is possible Sunday afternoon and Sunday evening with north winds gusting 20 to 25 mph.
Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road conditions for Illinois can be obtained on the Internet at www.gettingaroundillinois.com
Winter Weather Advisory issued January 24 at 8:21PM CST until January 25 at 6:00PM CST by NWS Lincoln IL
Effective: Sat January 24, 2026, 8:21 PM
Expires: Sun January 25, 2026, 4:15 AM
* WHAT...Snow. Total snow accumulations of 2 to 3 inches. * WHERE...Stark and Knox Counties. * WHEN...Until 6 PM CST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions tonight and through tomorrow. Blowing and drifting snow is possible Sunday afternoon and Sunday evening with north winds gusting 20 to 25 mph.
Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road conditions for Illinois can be obtained on the Internet at www.gettingaroundillinois.com
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 18.59 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 4.05 μg/m3
Ozone: 43.2 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:08 AM
Sunset: 5:04 PM
Daylight: 9 hrs 50 mins
Moon Transit: 5:32 PM
Moonset: 12:40 AM
Moon Phase: First Quarter
Moon Illumination: 45.8%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
4:45 AM - 7:15 AM5:02 PM - 7:32 PM
Minor Periods
9:55 AM - 11:25 AM12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Action Rating: 4 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 7.87 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.55 μg/m3
Ozone: 59.44 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:08 AM
Sunset: 5:05 PM
Daylight: 9 hrs 52 mins
Moon Transit: 6:26 PM
Moonset: 12:54 AM
Moon Phase: First Quarter
Moon Illumination: 57.1%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
5:37 AM - 8:07 AM5:56 PM - 8:26 PM
Minor Periods
10:24 AM - 11:54 AM12:24 AM - 1:54 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 7.62 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.51 μg/m3
Ozone: 68.64 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:08 AM
Sunset: 5:06 PM
Daylight: 9 hrs 55 mins
Moon Transit: 7:24 PM
Moonset: 2:12 AM
Moon Phase: First Quarter
Moon Illumination: 68.0%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
6:33 AM - 9:03 AM6:54 PM - 9:24 PM
Minor Periods
11:01 AM - 12:31 AM1:42 AM - 3:12 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 9.38 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.33 μg/m3
Ozone: 69.62 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:08 AM
Sunset: 5:07 PM
Daylight: 9 hrs 57 mins
Moon Transit: 8:27 PM
Moonset: 3:28 AM
Moon Phase: Waxing Gibbous
Moon Illumination: 78.1%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
7:33 AM - 10:03 AM7:57 PM - 10:27 PM
Minor Periods
11:49 AM - 1:19 PM2:58 AM - 4:28 AM
Action Rating: 3 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 0 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 0 μg/m3
Ozone: 0 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:09 AM
Sunset: 5:09 PM
Daylight: 9 hrs 59 mins
Moon Transit: 9:31 PM
Moonset: 4:41 AM
Moon Phase: Waxing Gibbous
Moon Illumination: 86.7%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
8:38 AM - 11:08 AM9:01 PM - 11:31 PM
Minor Periods
12:48 AM - 2:18 PM4:11 AM - 5:41 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
