Water temperature in Chicago
44.7
°F
April 17, 23:25
Trend:
increasingYesterday:
43.7°FTomorrow:
45.0°F
Sunrise:
Sunset:
Day Length:
13 h. 25 min.Chicago in April
Minimum:
33.7°FAverage:
37.2°FMaximum:
39.5°FWater temperature in Chicago today
As of now, in Chicago, the water temperature is 44.7°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 2.3°F higher than the average recorded on this particular day in recent years. Since yesterday, there was a noticeable increase in temperature. This indicates a warming trend over the past day. According to the forecast, we expect the temperature to rise a bit.Recent water temperature and forecast
Today's water temperature is notably higher than the average recorded over the past two weeks, indicating a significant warming trend. 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 47.6°F on 2024, while the historical minimum was 38.7°F on 2018.
Daily water temperature in Chicago
| Date |
Current Year
actual* / forecast** |
last year | 10 years average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 3 | 41.1°F | 40.6°F | 39.3°F |
| Apr 4 | 41.3°F | 40.3°F | 39.3°F |
| Apr 5 | 42.7°F | 40.1°F | 39.3°F |
| Apr 6 | 42.0°F | 41.0°F | 39.6°F |
| Apr 7 | 43.0°F | 41.5°F | 40.0°F |
| Apr 8 | 43.4°F | 41.8°F | 40.3°F |
| Apr 9 | 41.7°F | 42.0°F | 40.8°F |
| Apr 10 | 41.5°F | 42.2°F | 40.6°F |
| Apr 11 | 41.3°F | 42.7°F | 41.0°F |
| Apr 12 | 41.8°F | 42.5°F | 41.2°F |
| Apr 13 | 42.3°F | 44.5°F | 41.9°F |
| Apr 14 | 42.0°F | 44.9°F | 41.9°F |
| Apr 15 | 43.8°F | 45.9°F | 42.6°F |
| Apr 16 | 43.7°F | 47.4°F | 42.5°F |
| Apr 17 | 44.7°F | 47.6°F | 42.4°F |
| Apr 18 | 45.0°F | 47.0°F | 42.7°F |
| Apr 19 | 45.3°F | 48.4°F | 43.0°F |
| Apr 20 | 46.0°F | 48.2°F | 43.6°F |
| Apr 21 | 46.2°F | 48.0°F | 43.8°F |
| Apr 22 | 46.5°F | 48.3°F | 44.2°F |
| Apr 23 | 46.4°F | 48.3°F | 44.1°F |
| Apr 24 | 46.6°F | 49.7°F | 44.3°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.