Water temperature in Chicago
49.6
°F
May 9, 02:28
Trend:
increasingYesterday:
49.0°FTomorrow:
50.2°F
Sunrise:
Sunset:
Day Length:
14 h. 20 min.Chicago in May
Minimum:
34.1°FAverage:
37.1°FMaximum:
39.1°FWater temperature in Chicago today
As of now, in Chicago, the water temperature is 49.6°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 1.4°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 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 53.4°F on 2024, 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 | 46.3°F | 48.1°F | 44.7°F |
| Apr 26 | 47.2°F | 45.7°F | 45.0°F |
| Apr 27 | 47.6°F | 45.0°F | 45.1°F |
| Apr 28 | 46.8°F | 43.2°F | 45.0°F |
| Apr 29 | 47.8°F | 43.4°F | 45.1°F |
| Apr 30 | 48.3°F | 44.7°F | 45.6°F |
| May 1 | 50.5°F | 44.8°F | 45.7°F |
| May 2 | 49.8°F | 45.4°F | 46.0°F |
| May 3 | 50.0°F | 46.4°F | 46.3°F |
| May 4 | 50.5°F | 48.5°F | 46.6°F |
| May 5 | 50.1°F | 49.5°F | 46.9°F |
| May 6 | 49.9°F | 50.8°F | 47.3°F |
| May 7 | 49.9°F | 51.6°F | 47.3°F |
| May 8 | 49.0°F | 53.2°F | 47.6°F |
| May 9 | 49.6°F | 53.4°F | 48.2°F |
| May 10 | 50.2°F | 53.5°F | 48.8°F |
| May 11 | 49.9°F | 53.1°F | 48.5°F |
| May 12 | 50.6°F | 53.8°F | 49.2°F |
| May 13 | 50.8°F | 54.1°F | 49.4°F |
| May 14 | 51.1°F | 54.3°F | 49.7°F |
| May 15 | 52.2°F | 56.1°F | 50.8°F |
| May 16 | 52.6°F | 56.8°F | 51.2°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.