Water temperature in Chicago
73.3
°F
August 6, 01:34
Trend:
stableYesterday:
73.2°FTomorrow:
72.9°F
Sunrise:
Sunset:
Day Length:
14 h. 14 min.Chicago in August
Minimum:
32.4°FAverage:
36.1°FMaximum:
38.6°FWater temperature in Chicago today
As of now, in Chicago, the water temperature is 73.3°F. Swimming in water of this temperature is seen as relatively warm and enjoyable for some individuals, although many might find it slightly too cool. Today's reading is 0.7°F lower 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 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 76.5°F on 2024, while the historical minimum was 71.4°F on 2017.
Daily water temperature in Chicago
| Date |
Current Year
actual* / forecast** |
last year | 10 years average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 23 | 72.6°F | 73.0°F | 72.0°F |
| Jul 24 | 72.8°F | 73.6°F | 72.3°F |
| Jul 25 | 73.9°F | 73.0°F | 72.5°F |
| Jul 26 | 74.1°F | 73.4°F | 72.7°F |
| Jul 27 | 74.4°F | 73.7°F | 73.1°F |
| Jul 28 | 75.4°F | 73.9°F | 73.5°F |
| Jul 29 | 76.4°F | 74.1°F | 73.8°F |
| Jul 30 | 76.1°F | 74.3°F | 73.4°F |
| Jul 31 | 76.3°F | 75.0°F | 73.2°F |
| Aug 1 | 75.9°F | 75.5°F | 73.3°F |
| Aug 2 | 74.0°F | 76.1°F | 73.5°F |
| Aug 3 | 72.5°F | 75.4°F | 73.5°F |
| Aug 4 | 73.7°F | 75.8°F | 73.5°F |
| Aug 5 | 73.2°F | 76.3°F | 73.9°F |
| Aug 6 | 73.3°F | 76.5°F | 74.0°F |
| Aug 7 | 72.9°F | 75.9°F | 73.6°F |
| Aug 8 | 72.4°F | 75.3°F | 73.1°F |
| Aug 9 | 72.4°F | 75.3°F | 73.1°F |
| Aug 10 | 71.7°F | 74.5°F | 72.4°F |
| Aug 11 | 72.4°F | 75.2°F | 73.1°F |
| Aug 12 | 72.5°F | 75.3°F | 73.2°F |
| Aug 13 | 72.5°F | 75.3°F | 73.2°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.