Water temperature in Chicago
37.7
°F
March 13, 15:28
Trend:
stableYesterday:
38.0°FTomorrow:
37.9°F
Sunrise:
Sunset:
Day Length:
11 h. 49 min.Chicago in March
Minimum:
33.4°FAverage:
37.2°FMaximum:
39.8°FWater temperature in Chicago today
As of now, in Chicago, the water temperature is 37.7°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 1.7°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 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 is also close to the historical maximum temperature for this date. The maximum temperature recorded for this date was 38.9°F on 2021, while the historical minimum was 32.4°F on 2019.
Daily water temperature in Chicago
Date |
Current Year
actual* / forecast** |
last year | 10 years average |
---|---|---|---|
Feb 27 | 34.9°F | 36.1°F | 34.3°F |
Feb 28 | 34.4°F | 36.9°F | 34.3°F |
Mar 1 | 33.0°F | 37.8°F | 34.4°F |
Mar 2 | 33.7°F | 37.5°F | 34.6°F |
Mar 3 | 33.4°F | 38.4°F | 34.4°F |
Mar 4 | 33.3°F | 38.2°F | 34.6°F |
Mar 5 | 33.3°F | 38.8°F | 34.8°F |
Mar 6 | 33.3°F | 38.5°F | 34.8°F |
Mar 7 | 34.9°F | 39.3°F | 34.8°F |
Mar 8 | 34.8°F | 39.5°F | 35.5°F |
Mar 9 | 36.1°F | 39.0°F | 36.1°F |
Mar 10 | 37.0°F | 39.5°F | 36.3°F |
Mar 11 | 36.9°F | 39.4°F | 36.2°F |
Mar 12 | 38.0°F | 39.7°F | 36.3°F |
Mar 13 | 37.7°F | 38.7°F | 36.0°F |
Mar 14 | 37.9°F | 40.0°F | 36.2°F |
Mar 15 | 38.0°F | 39.2°F | 36.3°F |
Mar 16 | 38.1°F | 41.7°F | 36.4°F |
Mar 17 | 38.5°F | 41.8°F | 36.8°F |
Mar 18 | 38.4°F | 41.3°F | 36.7°F |
Mar 19 | 38.3°F | 40.9°F | 36.6°F |
Mar 20 | 38.4°F | 32.0°F | 36.7°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.