Water temperature in Chicago
39.8
°F
April 10, 14:26
Trend:
stableYesterday:
40.7°FTomorrow:
40.1°F
Sunrise:
Sunset:
Day Length:
13 h. 7 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 39.8°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 1.0°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 rise a bit.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 43.2°F on 2020, while the historical minimum was 37.5°F on 2018.
Daily water temperature in Chicago
| Date |
Current Year
actual* / forecast** |
last year | 10 years average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 27 | 35.4°F | 39.8°F | 37.8°F |
| Mar 28 | 38.5°F | 39.8°F | 38.5°F |
| Mar 29 | 38.6°F | 38.5°F | 38.6°F |
| Mar 30 | 37.4°F | 39.0°F | 38.7°F |
| Mar 31 | 39.8°F | 37.7°F | 38.7°F |
| 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 | 40.1°F | 41.3°F | 41.1°F |
| Apr 12 | 40.3°F | 41.8°F | 41.3°F |
| Apr 13 | 41.1°F | 42.3°F | 42.1°F |
| Apr 14 | 41.2°F | 42.0°F | 42.1°F |
| Apr 15 | 41.9°F | 43.8°F | 42.9°F |
| Apr 16 | 41.8°F | 43.7°F | 42.8°F |
| Apr 17 | 41.9°F | 44.7°F | 42.9°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.