Water temperature in Chicago
73.2
°F
September 7, 05:25
Trend:
decreasingYesterday:
73.5°FTomorrow:
72.8°F
Sunrise:
Sunset:
Day Length:
12 h. 50 min.Chicago in September
Minimum:
32.0°FAverage:
35.9°FMaximum:
38.2°FWater temperature in Chicago today
As of now, in Chicago, the water temperature is 73.2°F. Swimming in water of this temperature is seen as relatively warm and enjoyable for some individuals, although many might find it slightly too cool. Today's reading is 2.8°F higher than the average recorded on this particular day in recent years. The water temperature remains approximately unchanged from yesterday. According to the forecast, we expect the temperature to fall a bit.Recent water temperature and forecast
Today's water temperature is considerably lower than the average registered over the last two weeks, indicating a slight cooling trend. It is also close to the historical maximum temperature for this date. The maximum temperature recorded for this date was 74.3°F on 2018, while the historical minimum was 63.0°F on 2019.
Daily water temperature in Chicago
| Date |
Current Year
actual* / forecast** |
last year | 10 years average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 24 | 72.5°F | 74.0°F | 73.1°F |
| Aug 25 | 73.1°F | 75.3°F | 73.2°F |
| Aug 26 | 74.0°F | 74.4°F | 73.0°F |
| Aug 27 | 74.6°F | 74.1°F | 72.8°F |
| Aug 28 | 75.0°F | 73.9°F | 72.9°F |
| Aug 29 | 74.0°F | 73.6°F | 72.5°F |
| Aug 30 | 75.2°F | 73.1°F | 72.4°F |
| Aug 31 | 75.6°F | 72.5°F | 72.2°F |
| Sep 1 | 75.3°F | 72.1°F | 71.7°F |
| Sep 2 | 74.7°F | 71.9°F | 71.4°F |
| Sep 3 | 73.8°F | 72.3°F | 71.7°F |
| Sep 4 | 73.6°F | 72.6°F | 71.7°F |
| Sep 5 | 73.5°F | 73.0°F | 71.0°F |
| Sep 6 | 73.5°F | 73.4°F | 70.7°F |
| Sep 7 | 73.2°F | 72.1°F | 70.4°F |
| Sep 8 | 72.8°F | 71.6°F | 70.1°F |
| Sep 9 | 72.2°F | 70.8°F | 69.5°F |
| Sep 10 | 72.2°F | 70.4°F | 69.5°F |
| Sep 11 | 72.2°F | 70.5°F | 69.5°F |
| Sep 12 | 72.0°F | 70.1°F | 69.2°F |
| Sep 13 | 71.6°F | 69.7°F | 68.9°F |
| Sep 14 | 71.2°F | 69.4°F | 68.4°F |
* actual - actual temperature values
** forecast - projected values for the next week
Real-time coastal temperatures could deviate by several degrees from the provided readings. These deviations often become evident following intense rainfall or strong winds.
Our forecasting methodology leverages a mathematical model, that uses current water and weather conditions, historical records, wind intensity and direction.