Water temperature in Chicago
54.7
°F
May 24, 23:53
Trend:
increasingYesterday:
54.3°FTomorrow:
55.2°F
Sunrise:
Sunset:
Day Length:
14 h. 49 min.Chicago in June
Minimum:
33.7°FAverage:
36.8°FMaximum:
39.3°FWater temperature in Chicago today
As of now, in Chicago, the water temperature is 54.7°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 1.3°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
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 60.0°F on 2024, while the historical minimum was 48.0°F on 2020.
Daily water temperature in Chicago
| Date |
Current Year
actual* / forecast** |
last year | 10 years average |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 10 | 52.6°F | 51.2°F | 49.3°F |
| May 11 | 53.1°F | 51.0°F | 49.2°F |
| May 12 | 53.1°F | 51.7°F | 49.9°F |
| May 13 | 53.6°F | 51.4°F | 50.3°F |
| May 14 | 52.4°F | 50.0°F | 50.3°F |
| May 15 | 53.4°F | 49.8°F | 51.2°F |
| May 16 | 53.7°F | 49.9°F | 51.6°F |
| May 17 | 53.8°F | 52.7°F | 51.8°F |
| May 18 | 53.8°F | 52.6°F | 51.8°F |
| May 19 | 55.0°F | 54.5°F | 52.2°F |
| May 20 | 53.8°F | 55.7°F | 52.7°F |
| May 21 | 54.1°F | 54.9°F | 52.1°F |
| May 22 | 54.6°F | 54.7°F | 52.6°F |
| May 23 | 54.3°F | 51.3°F | 52.7°F |
| May 24 | 54.7°F | 52.1°F | 53.4°F |
| May 25 | 55.2°F | 53.5°F | 53.9°F |
| May 26 | 55.8°F | 55.5°F | 54.5°F |
| May 27 | 56.4°F | 54.9°F | 55.1°F |
| May 28 | 56.1°F | 53.9°F | 54.8°F |
| May 29 | 56.5°F | 53.3°F | 55.2°F |
| May 30 | 56.6°F | 53.5°F | 55.3°F |
| May 31 | 56.8°F | 54.6°F | 55.5°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.