Water Temperature of Chequamegon Bay Near Ashland, WI
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Measurement Time: Friday, July 25, 2025, 10:30 AM CDT
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Station Name: ASHLAND BREAKWATER LIGHTHOUSE CHEQUAMEGON BAY, WI
Data Source: Water Data - usgc.gov
Elevation Above Sea Level: 587 feet / 179 meters
Nearest Address:
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Ashland, WI 54086
Ashland County
GPS Coordinates: 46.6280833, -90.8703889
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Weather Near Ashland, Wisconsin
Current Weather

Humidity: 54%
Feels Like: 83.6°F
Wind: NW 2.2 mph
Wind Gusts: 6.7 mph
Precipitation: 0 in
Cloud Cover: 25%
Visibility: 4 mi
UV Index: 4.8
Five Day Weather Forecast

Fri
H: 83°F
L: 56°F

Sat
H: 87°F
L: 67°F

Sun
H: 90°F
L: 73°F

Mon
H: 87°F
L: 69°F

Tue
H: 80°F
L: 61°F
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 7.22 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 0.56 μg/m3
Ozone: 76 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:10 PM
Sunset: 8:43 PM
Daylight: 15 hrs 7 mins
Moon Transit: 2:04 PM
Moonset: 9:35 PM
Moon Phase: New
Moon Illumination: 3.1%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
1:01 AM - 3:31 AM1:34 PM - 4:04 PM
Minor Periods
9:05 PM - 10:35 PM5:47 AM - 7:17 AM
Action Rating: 5 out of 5
Air Quality Alert issued July 24 at 2:07PM CDT by NWS Duluth MN
Non-Weather Emergency Message. Not sent to IPAWS.
Effective: Thu July 24, 2025, 2:07 PM
Expires: Fri July 25, 2025, 11:00 PM
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources has issued an Air Quality Advisory for the following counties: Ashland, Bayfield, Burnett, Douglas, Iron, Price, Sawyer, Washburn. WHAT...The PM2.5 AQI is expected to reach the Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups (USG) to Unhealthy level. WHERE...Northwestern Wisconsin. WHEN...From 3 PM Thursday until 11 PM Friday. Precautionary/Preparedness Actions: Sensitive groups: Consider rescheduling or moving all activities inside. Go inside if you have symptoms. People with asthma: Follow your asthma action plan and keep quick-relief medicine handy. People with heart disease: Symptoms such as palpitations, shortness of breath, or unusual fatigue may indicate a serious problem. If you have any of these, contact your health care provider. Everyone else: Keep outdoor activities shorter and less intense. Go inside if you have symptoms. Additional Details: Canadian wildfire smoke has entered northwest Wisconsin Thursday and will continue to move to the southeast through the remainder of the day. On Friday, smoke will begin moving south. Winds will begin turning southerly Friday night into Saturday, at which point the smoke will begin moving back north. It is possible that the advisory will need to be extended into Saturday for some areas of Wisconsin. For more information on current air quality, please see: https://airquality.wi.gov
Air Quality Alert issued July 24 at 2:07PM CDT by NWS Duluth MN
Non-Weather Emergency Message. Not sent to IPAWS.
Effective: Thu July 24, 2025, 2:07 PM
Expires: Fri July 25, 2025, 11:00 PM
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources has issued an Air Quality Advisory for the following counties: Ashland, Bayfield, Burnett, Douglas, Iron, Price, Sawyer, Washburn. WHAT...The PM2.5 AQI is expected to reach the Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups (USG) to Unhealthy level. WHERE...Northwestern Wisconsin. WHEN...From 3 PM Thursday until 11 PM Friday. Precautionary/Preparedness Actions: Sensitive groups: Consider rescheduling or moving all activities inside. Go inside if you have symptoms. People with asthma: Follow your asthma action plan and keep quick-relief medicine handy. People with heart disease: Symptoms such as palpitations, shortness of breath, or unusual fatigue may indicate a serious problem. If you have any of these, contact your health care provider. Everyone else: Keep outdoor activities shorter and less intense. Go inside if you have symptoms. Additional Details: Canadian wildfire smoke has entered northwest Wisconsin Thursday and will continue to move to the southeast through the remainder of the day. On Friday, smoke will begin moving south. Winds will begin turning southerly Friday night into Saturday, at which point the smoke will begin moving back north. It is possible that the advisory will need to be extended into Saturday for some areas of Wisconsin. For more information on current air quality, please see: https://airquality.wi.gov
Air Quality Alert issued July 24 at 2:07PM CDT by NWS Duluth MN
Non-Weather Emergency Message. Not sent to IPAWS.
Effective: Thu July 24, 2025, 2:07 PM
Expires: Fri July 25, 2025, 11:00 PM
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources has issued an Air Quality Advisory for the following counties: Ashland, Bayfield, Burnett, Douglas, Iron, Price, Sawyer, Washburn. WHAT...The PM2.5 AQI is expected to reach the Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups (USG) to Unhealthy level. WHERE...Northwestern Wisconsin. WHEN...From 3 PM Thursday until 11 PM Friday. Precautionary/Preparedness Actions: Sensitive groups: Consider rescheduling or moving all activities inside. Go inside if you have symptoms. People with asthma: Follow your asthma action plan and keep quick-relief medicine handy. People with heart disease: Symptoms such as palpitations, shortness of breath, or unusual fatigue may indicate a serious problem. If you have any of these, contact your health care provider. Everyone else: Keep outdoor activities shorter and less intense. Go inside if you have symptoms. Additional Details: Canadian wildfire smoke has entered northwest Wisconsin Thursday and will continue to move to the southeast through the remainder of the day. On Friday, smoke will begin moving south. Winds will begin turning southerly Friday night into Saturday, at which point the smoke will begin moving back north. It is possible that the advisory will need to be extended into Saturday for some areas of Wisconsin. For more information on current air quality, please see: https://airquality.wi.gov
Air Quality Alert issued July 24 at 2:07PM CDT by NWS Duluth MN
Non-Weather Emergency Message. Not sent to IPAWS.
Effective: Thu July 24, 2025, 2:07 PM
Expires: Fri July 25, 2025, 11:00 PM
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources has issued an Air Quality Advisory for the following counties: Ashland, Bayfield, Burnett, Douglas, Iron, Price, Sawyer, Washburn. WHAT...The PM2.5 AQI is expected to reach the Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups (USG) to Unhealthy level. WHERE...Northwestern Wisconsin. WHEN...From 3 PM Thursday until 11 PM Friday. Precautionary/Preparedness Actions: Sensitive groups: Consider rescheduling or moving all activities inside. Go inside if you have symptoms. People with asthma: Follow your asthma action plan and keep quick-relief medicine handy. People with heart disease: Symptoms such as palpitations, shortness of breath, or unusual fatigue may indicate a serious problem. If you have any of these, contact your health care provider. Everyone else: Keep outdoor activities shorter and less intense. Go inside if you have symptoms. Additional Details: Canadian wildfire smoke has entered northwest Wisconsin Thursday and will continue to move to the southeast through the remainder of the day. On Friday, smoke will begin moving south. Winds will begin turning southerly Friday night into Saturday, at which point the smoke will begin moving back north. It is possible that the advisory will need to be extended into Saturday for some areas of Wisconsin. For more information on current air quality, please see: https://airquality.wi.gov
Air Quality Alert issued July 24 at 2:07PM CDT by NWS Duluth MN
Non-Weather Emergency Message. Not sent to IPAWS.
Effective: Thu July 24, 2025, 2:07 PM
Expires: Fri July 25, 2025, 11:00 PM
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources has issued an Air Quality Advisory for the following counties: Ashland, Bayfield, Burnett, Douglas, Iron, Price, Sawyer, Washburn. WHAT...The PM2.5 AQI is expected to reach the Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups (USG) to Unhealthy level. WHERE...Northwestern Wisconsin. WHEN...From 3 PM Thursday until 11 PM Friday. Precautionary/Preparedness Actions: Sensitive groups: Consider rescheduling or moving all activities inside. Go inside if you have symptoms. People with asthma: Follow your asthma action plan and keep quick-relief medicine handy. People with heart disease: Symptoms such as palpitations, shortness of breath, or unusual fatigue may indicate a serious problem. If you have any of these, contact your health care provider. Everyone else: Keep outdoor activities shorter and less intense. Go inside if you have symptoms. Additional Details: Canadian wildfire smoke has entered northwest Wisconsin Thursday and will continue to move to the southeast through the remainder of the day. On Friday, smoke will begin moving south. Winds will begin turning southerly Friday night into Saturday, at which point the smoke will begin moving back north. It is possible that the advisory will need to be extended into Saturday for some areas of Wisconsin. For more information on current air quality, please see: https://airquality.wi.gov
Weather Forecast
Average Temperature: 69.9°F
Average Humidity: 82%
Wind: 5.1 mph
UV Index: 1.7
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 7.04 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.1 μg/m3
Ozone: 80.44 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:10 PM
Sunset: 8:43 PM
Daylight: 15 hrs 7 mins
Moon Transit: 2:04 PM
Moonset: 9:35 PM
Moon Phase: New
Moon Illumination: 3.1%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
1:01 AM - 3:31 AM1:34 PM - 4:04 PM
Minor Periods
9:05 PM - 10:35 PM5:47 AM - 7:17 AM
Action Rating: 5 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Average Temperature: 76.2°F
Average Humidity: 77%
Wind: 11.4 mph
UV Index: 2.4
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 4.4 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.71 μg/m3
Ozone: 88.04 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:10 PM
Sunset: 8:42 PM
Daylight: 15 hrs 5 mins
Moon Transit: 2:53 PM
Moonset: 9:56 PM
Moon Phase: New
Moon Illumination: 0.7%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
1:52 AM - 4:22 AM2:23 PM - 4:53 PM
Minor Periods
9:26 PM - 10:56 PM7:04 AM - 8:34 AM
Action Rating: 3 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Average Temperature: 80.7°F
Average Humidity: 75%
Wind: 10.5 mph
UV Index: 1.6
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 4.34 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 0.47 μg/m3
Ozone: 91.72 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:10 PM
Sunset: 8:41 PM
Daylight: 15 hrs 3 mins
Moon Transit: 3:37 PM
Moonset: 10:12 PM
Moon Phase: New
Moon Illumination: 3.8%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
2:38 AM - 5:08 AM3:07 PM - 5:37 PM
Minor Periods
9:42 PM - 11:12 PM8:18 AM - 9:48 AM
Action Rating: 3 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Average Temperature: 77.3°F
Average Humidity: 71%
Wind: 8.7 mph
UV Index: 2.1
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 2.72 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 0.33 μg/m3
Ozone: 90.28 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:10 PM
Sunset: 8:40 PM
Daylight: 15 hrs mins
Moon Transit: 4:19 PM
Moonset: 10:28 PM
Moon Phase: Waxing Crescent
Moon Illumination: 9.3%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
3:21 AM - 5:51 AM3:49 PM - 6:19 PM
Minor Periods
9:58 PM - 11:28 PM9:28 AM - 10:58 AM
Action Rating: 3 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Average Temperature: 70.4°F
Average Humidity: 65%
Wind: 9.2 mph
UV Index: 0
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 4.1 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 0.73 μg/m3
Ozone: 67.31 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:10 PM
Sunset: 8:39 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs 58 mins
Moon Transit: 5:00 PM
Moonset: 10:42 PM
Moon Phase: Waxing Crescent
Moon Illumination: 16.9%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
4:02 AM - 6:32 AM4:30 PM - 7:00 PM
Minor Periods
10:12 PM - 11:42 PM10:35 AM - 12:05 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5