Water temperature in Chicago
53.8
°F
May 9, 01:10
Trend:
increasingYesterday:
53.2°FTomorrow:
54.7°FSunrise:
05:36Sunset:
19:59Day Length:
14 h. 23 min.Chicago in May
Minimum:
32.0°FAverage:
36.8°FMaximum:
39.1°FWater temperature in Chicago today
As of now, in Chicago, the water temperature is 53.8°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 6.3°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 is also close to the historical maximum temperature for this date. The maximum temperature recorded for this date was 51.9°F on 2021, while the historical minimum was 46.3°F on 2023.
Daily water temperature in Chicago
Date |
Current Year
actual* / forecast** |
last year | 10 years average |
---|---|---|---|
Apr 25 | 48.1°F | 45.3°F | 44.4°F |
Apr 26 | 45.7°F | 46.7°F | 44.8°F |
Apr 27 | 45.0°F | 45.8°F | 44.8°F |
Apr 28 | 43.2°F | 45.9°F | 44.8°F |
Apr 29 | 43.4°F | 46.9°F | 44.8°F |
Apr 30 | 44.7°F | 46.6°F | 45.3°F |
May 1 | 44.8°F | 46.4°F | 45.3°F |
May 2 | 45.4°F | 46.2°F | 45.7°F |
May 3 | 46.4°F | 45.9°F | 46.0°F |
May 4 | 48.5°F | 45.5°F | 46.2°F |
May 5 | 49.5°F | 44.6°F | 46.5°F |
May 6 | 50.8°F | 45.9°F | 46.9°F |
May 7 | 51.6°F | 45.6°F | 46.9°F |
May 8 | 53.2°F | 46.0°F | 46.9°F |
May 9 | 53.8°F | 46.3°F | 47.5°F |
May 10 | 54.7°F | 48.5°F | 48.4°F |
May 11 | 54.9°F | 49.3°F | 48.6°F |
May 12 | 55.5°F | 51.4°F | 49.2°F |
May 13 | 55.8°F | 52.1°F | 49.5°F |
May 14 | 55.8°F | 51.1°F | 49.6°F |
May 15 | 56.3°F | 51.0°F | 50.0°F |
May 16 | 56.7°F | 51.1°F | 50.4°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.