Water temperature in Chicago
73.7
°F
July 15, 19:57
Trend:
increasingYesterday:
73.4°FTomorrow:
74.0°F
Sunrise:
Sunset:
Day Length:
14 h. 55 min.Chicago in July
Minimum:
33.7°FAverage:
36.5°FMaximum:
39.0°FWater temperature in Chicago today
As of now, in Chicago, the water temperature is 73.7°F. It's safe to say that the water is comfortably warm for various water-related activities. Today's reading is 2.9°F higher 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 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 is also close to the historical maximum temperature for this date. The maximum temperature recorded for this date was 74.2°F on 2020, while the historical minimum was 65.0°F on 2015.
Daily water temperature in Chicago
| Date |
Current Year
actual* / forecast** |
last year | 10 years average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 1 | 72.6°F | 66.3°F | 66.8°F |
| Jul 2 | 73.3°F | 66.4°F | 67.1°F |
| Jul 3 | 73.8°F | 66.3°F | 67.2°F |
| Jul 4 | 74.6°F | 67.9°F | 67.8°F |
| Jul 5 | 74.9°F | 68.8°F | 68.9°F |
| Jul 6 | 74.4°F | 69.1°F | 69.4°F |
| Jul 7 | 71.6°F | 69.0°F | 69.4°F |
| Jul 8 | 71.7°F | 69.8°F | 69.6°F |
| Jul 9 | 71.3°F | 70.4°F | 70.1°F |
| Jul 10 | 71.9°F | 71.0°F | 70.3°F |
| Jul 11 | 71.7°F | 70.2°F | 70.4°F |
| Jul 12 | 72.6°F | 70.4°F | 71.0°F |
| Jul 13 | 73.1°F | 71.4°F | 71.2°F |
| Jul 14 | 73.4°F | 72.1°F | 71.1°F |
| Jul 15 | 73.7°F | 71.4°F | 70.8°F |
| Jul 16 | 74.0°F | 72.2°F | 71.1°F |
| Jul 17 | 73.8°F | 72.1°F | 71.0°F |
| Jul 18 | 73.9°F | 72.1°F | 71.1°F |
| Jul 19 | 74.2°F | 71.9°F | 71.3°F |
| Jul 20 | 74.7°F | 71.7°F | 71.8°F |
| Jul 21 | 74.9°F | 72.2°F | 72.0°F |
| Jul 22 | 74.6°F | 72.7°F | 71.7°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.