Water temperature in Chicago
41.2
°F
April 15, 14:58
Trend:
decreasingYesterday:
41.5°FTomorrow:
41.2°F
Sunrise:
Sunset:
Day Length:
13 h. 20 min.Chicago in April
Minimum:
33.7°FAverage:
37.3°FMaximum:
39.5°FWater temperature in Chicago today
As of now, in Chicago, the water temperature is 41.2°F. Swimming in water of this temperature is considered as extremely cold, and there's a substantial risk of hypothermia if exposed for more than a brief duration. Today's reading is 1.6°F lower 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 stay about the same.Recent water temperature and forecast
The water temperature today is above average for the last two weeks, showing a small increase in temperature. It also falls within the range of the average temperature recorded for this date, suggesting a consistent weather trend. The maximum temperature recorded for this date was 46.5°F on 2021, while the historical minimum was 38.6°F on 2018.
Daily water temperature in Chicago
| Date |
Current Year
actual* / forecast** |
last year | 10 years average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 1 | 39.5°F | 39.8°F | 39.1°F |
| Apr 2 | 39.3°F | 41.5°F | 39.4°F |
| Apr 3 | 39.1°F | 41.1°F | 39.5°F |
| Apr 4 | 38.9°F | 41.3°F | 39.5°F |
| Apr 5 | 39.7°F | 42.7°F | 39.5°F |
| Apr 6 | 41.8°F | 42.0°F | 40.0°F |
| Apr 7 | 42.0°F | 43.0°F | 40.4°F |
| Apr 8 | 41.3°F | 43.4°F | 40.6°F |
| Apr 9 | 40.7°F | 41.7°F | 40.9°F |
| Apr 10 | 39.8°F | 41.5°F | 40.7°F |
| Apr 11 | 42.8°F | 41.3°F | 41.3°F |
| Apr 12 | 43.4°F | 41.8°F | 41.5°F |
| Apr 13 | 41.4°F | 42.3°F | 42.1°F |
| Apr 14 | 41.5°F | 42.0°F | 42.1°F |
| Apr 15 | 41.2°F | 43.8°F | 42.9°F |
| Apr 16 | 41.2°F | 43.7°F | 42.8°F |
| Apr 17 | 41.3°F | 44.7°F | 42.9°F |
| Apr 18 | 41.4°F | 43.9°F | 43.0°F |
| Apr 19 | 41.6°F | 43.5°F | 43.2°F |
| Apr 20 | 42.1°F | 43.2°F | 43.8°F |
| Apr 21 | 42.4°F | 44.9°F | 44.1°F |
| Apr 22 | 43.0°F | 47.5°F | 44.7°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.