What is the current water temperature in Chicago?

Q: What is the current water temperature in Chicago?

As of now, in Chicago, the water temperature is 11.63°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.

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Water temperature in Chicago

Detailed information about the current water temperature in Chicago. The trend over the last two weeks, daily averages, and precise forecast of the water temperature changes. Gain a deeper understanding of seasonal dynamics with monthly statistical analyses covering recent years.

52.9

°F

November 21, 01:29

Trend:

decreasing

Yesterday:

53.1°F

Tomorrow:

52.4°F

Sunrise:

06:48

Sunset:

16:25

Day Length:

9 h. 37 min.

Chicago in November

Minimum:

32.2°F

Average:

35.2°F

Maximum:

37.7°F

Water temperature in Chicago today

As of now, in Chicago, the water temperature is 52.9°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 5.0°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 50.9°F on 2016, while the historical minimum was 43.3°F on 2014.

latest data

last year

Observations from the last two weeks indicate that the water temperature was in proximity to the highest values recorded on those days in the past. The forecast for the upcoming week shows a gradual cooling trend. The average temperature is expected to be 50.9°F, the minimum temperature may reach 49.8°F, and the maximum might stay at 52.4°F.

Daily water temperature in Chicago

Date	Current Year actual* / forecast**	last year	10 years average
Nov 7	57.8°F	52.7°F	52.4°F
Nov 8	57.2°F	52.9°F	52.1°F
Nov 9	56.4°F	52.5°F	51.3°F
Nov 10	56.4°F	52.1°F	51.3°F
Nov 11	56.4°F	52.5°F	51.4°F
Nov 12	56.2°F	51.1°F	51.2°F
Nov 13	55.9°F	51.4°F	50.8°F
Nov 14	55.2°F	51.0°F	50.2°F
Nov 15	53.1°F	51.0°F	50.2°F
Nov 16	53.4°F	50.8°F	50.0°F
Nov 17	53.7°F	50.4°F	49.8°F
Nov 18	53.2°F	51.2°F	49.5°F
Nov 19	52.2°F	50.6°F	48.9°F
Nov 20	53.1°F	50.1°F	48.4°F
Nov 21	52.9°F	50.2°F	47.9°F
Nov 22	52.4°F	50.3°F	47.4°F
Nov 23	51.9°F	49.1°F	46.9°F
Nov 24	51.2°F	49.0°F	46.3°F
Nov 25	50.7°F	48.4°F	45.8°F
Nov 26	50.3°F	47.9°F	45.3°F
Nov 27	50.1°F	47.3°F	45.1°F
Nov 28	49.8°F	47.5°F	44.8°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.

Water temperature in Chicago by month

In Chicago, there are only 5 days through the year when the water is warm enough to be comfortable for swimming.

The warmest water in Chicago was recorded on July 10, 2020, reaching a 78.0°F. While the coldest temperature occurred on January 4, 2014, dipping to 32.0°F. The average readings by season are 36.6°F in Winter, 42.8°F in Spring, 68.3°F in Summer, and 59.3°F in Autumn.