Chicago Sanitary And Ship Canal water temperature

Chicago Sanitary And Ship Canal, Romeoville, Illinois · River

The current water temperature at Chicago Sanitary And Ship Canal is 29.3 °C (as of October 14, 2026, source: USGS).

A river can change temperature within hours — snowmelt, rain or power-plant operations show up immediately. That is why the measured value counts here, not an estimate.

29.3 °C

Measured: October 14, 2026 · continuously updated

💧 Water 29.3° · ☀️ Air 6.6° · high today 10.2°

Temperature trend of recent weeks

Measurement series & statistics

This measurement series includes 326 data points since September 7, 2026.

Lowest recorded value: 26.7 °C on September 24, 2026 · highest value: 32.5 °C on September 7, 2026.

Nearby waters

Des Plaines River, Route 53 at Joliet, Illinois · 11.7 km away16.2 °C Des Plaines River, Rockdale, Illinois · 15.4 km away16.7 °C Des Plaines River, Channahon, Illinois · 28.2 km away16.4 °C Kankakee River, Inflow of Power Plant near Lorenzo, Illinois · 32.6 km away15.2 °C Kankakee River, Wilmington, Illinois · 34.3 km away13.4 °C

Frequently asked questions

Can you swim at Chicago Sanitary And Ship Canal right now?
The current water temperature is 29.3 °C. See live swimming conditions, weather and quality in the BrrChecker app.

How warm is the water at Chicago Sanitary And Ship Canal?
Currently 29.3 °C (updated continuously).

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