Water temperature in Chicago
67.6
°F
September 17, 23:37
Trend:
increasingYesterday:
67.3°FTomorrow:
67.7°F
Sunrise:
Sunset:
Day Length:
12 h. 24 min.Chicago in September
Minimum:
33.1°FAverage:
36.0°FMaximum:
38.2°FWater temperature in Chicago today
As of now, in Chicago, the water temperature is 67.6°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 1.6°F lower than the average recorded on this particular day in recent years. Since yesterday, there was a slight increase in temperature. This indicates a warming trend over the past day. 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 72.3°F on 2024, while the historical minimum was 65.6°F on 2019.
Daily water temperature in Chicago
| Date |
Current Year
actual* / forecast** |
last year | 10 years average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 3 | 69.9°F | 73.8°F | 71.5°F |
| Sep 4 | 69.6°F | 73.6°F | 71.5°F |
| Sep 5 | 68.7°F | 73.5°F | 70.7°F |
| Sep 6 | 67.8°F | 73.5°F | 70.4°F |
| Sep 7 | 67.0°F | 73.2°F | 70.3°F |
| Sep 8 | 66.3°F | 72.1°F | 69.9°F |
| Sep 9 | 66.3°F | 70.8°F | 69.2°F |
| Sep 10 | 66.1°F | 70.4°F | 69.2°F |
| Sep 11 | 65.9°F | 70.3°F | 69.2°F |
| Sep 12 | 66.3°F | 70.4°F | 69.1°F |
| Sep 13 | 66.9°F | 71.1°F | 69.0°F |
| Sep 14 | 66.5°F | 71.0°F | 68.7°F |
| Sep 15 | 67.0°F | 71.4°F | 68.5°F |
| Sep 16 | 67.3°F | 71.9°F | 68.8°F |
| Sep 17 | 67.6°F | 72.3°F | 69.2°F |
| Sep 18 | 67.7°F | 72.2°F | 69.3°F |
| Sep 19 | 67.7°F | 72.0°F | 69.3°F |
| Sep 20 | 67.3°F | 72.3°F | 69.0°F |
| Sep 21 | 67.8°F | 72.0°F | 69.4°F |
| Sep 22 | 67.4°F | 72.5°F | 69.0°F |
| Sep 23 | 66.8°F | 72.2°F | 68.5°F |
| Sep 24 | 66.4°F | 70.5°F | 68.0°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.