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Chicago in September

Find out everything about the water temperature in Chicago in September. Average, minimum and maximum recorded temperatures as well as daily temperature in September for the last two years. Compare the current month's water temperature data with other months of the year.
Water temperature in September
Minimum:

62.0 °F

Average:

68.9 °F

Maximum:

75.7 °F

Water temperature in Chicago in September

In the city of Chicago, the month of September is somewhat comfortable for swimming. The minimum recorded temperature during this month was 62.0°F on September 23, 2014, with an average temperature being 68.9°F and a maximum temperature reaching 75.7°F on September 1, 2021.

While some may find it enjoyable for a brief swim, others might consider it a bit too cold for extended periods in the water. Throughout the month of September, the water temperature gradually gets colder. Starting with an average temperature of 70.8°F at the beginning of the month, it steadily decreases to around 67.1°F by the end.
Date 10 years average 2024 2023
Sep 1 71.7°F 75.3°F 72.1°F
Sep 2 71.4°F 74.7°F 71.9°F
Sep 3 71.7°F 73.8°F 72.3°F
Sep 4 71.7°F 73.6°F 72.6°F
Sep 5 71.0°F 73.5°F 73.0°F
Sep 6 70.7°F 73.5°F 73.4°F
Sep 7 70.7°F 73.2°F 72.1°F
Sep 8 70.3°F 72.1°F 71.6°F
Sep 9 69.6°F 70.8°F 70.8°F
Sep 10 69.6°F 70.4°F 70.4°F
Sep 11 69.5°F 70.3°F 70.5°F
Sep 12 69.3°F 70.4°F 70.1°F
Sep 13 69.1°F 71.1°F 69.7°F
Sep 14 68.6°F 71.0°F 69.4°F
Sep 15 68.4°F 71.4°F 69.2°F
Sep 16 68.6°F 71.9°F 69.2°F
Sep 17 68.6°F 72.3°F 69.2°F
Sep 18 68.8°F 72.2°F 68.8°F
Sep 19 68.8°F 72.0°F 68.5°F
Sep 20 68.5°F 72.3°F 68.0°F
Sep 21 68.9°F 72.0°F 68.1°F
Sep 22 68.4°F 72.5°F 68.4°F
Sep 23 67.9°F 72.2°F 68.5°F
Sep 24 67.5°F 70.5°F 68.8°F
Sep 25 67.2°F 69.9°F 68.6°F
Sep 26 67.1°F 69.8°F 68.8°F
Sep 27 66.8°F 69.7°F 68.2°F
Sep 28 66.3°F 69.2°F 67.5°F
Sep 29 65.9°F 68.5°F 66.5°F
Sep 30 65.4°F 68.6°F 66.2°F

Water temperature in Chicago by month

In Chicago, there are only 5 days through the year when the water is warm enough to be comfortable for swimming. The warmest water in Chicago was recorded on July 10, 2020, reaching a 78.0°F. While the coldest temperature occurred on January 4, 2014, dipping to 32.0°F. The average readings by season are 36.6°F in Winter, 42.8°F in Spring, 68.3°F in Summer, and 59.3°F in Autumn. September's average temperature is a slight drop from August's average of 73.0°F. In October, the temperature is expected to decrease further, potentially averaging around 59.5°F.