Water Temperature of the Chicago River in Chicago, IL

Current Water Temperature

62.1°F 16.7°C
Cool Brisk & Refreshing
62.1°F
Frigid < 50°F
Cold 50°–60°
Cool 60°–70°
Comfortable 70°–80°
Warm 80°+

Feels brisk on entry. Great for short dips; wetsuit recommended for extended swimming or water sports.

Measurement Time: Thursday, November 5, 2026, 5:30 PM CST

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Local Points of Interest

Chicago Park District

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Chicago River

Station Name: CHICAGO S & S CANAL AT WESTERN AVE AT CHICAGO, IL
Data Source: Water Data - usgc.gov

Elevation Above Sea Level: 591 feet

Nearest Address:
3101 S Western Ave
Chicago, IL 60608
Cook County

GPS Coordinates: 41.8375, -87.6852778

Nearby Water Temperatures

Lake Michigan, Chicago, IL (7.3 mi)
Cal-Sag Channel, Blue Island, IL (12.8 mi)
Grand Calumet River, Chicago, IL (14.4 mi)
Indiana Harbor Canal, East Chicago, IN (17.1 mi)
Grand Calumet River, Hammond, IN (17.9 mi)
Lake Michigan, Wilmette, IL (20.6 mi)
Hart Ditch, Munster, IN (21.8 mi)
Chicago Sanitary and Ship Canal, Romeoville, IL (23.6 mi)
Little Calumet River, Gary, IN (24 mi)
Plum Creek, Dyer, IN (24.5 mi)
Deep River, Lake Station, IN (27.4 mi)
Des Plaines River, Lockport, IL (27.4 mi)
Des Plaines River, Joliet, IL (29.2 mi)
Des Plaines River, Rockdale, IL (31.9 mi)
Lake Michigan, Waukegan, IL (37.1 mi)

Weather for Chicago, Illinois

Current Weather

47.8°F
Patchy rain nearby
Conditions: Patchy rain nearby
Humidity: 63%
Feels Like: 43.3°F
Wind: N 10.1 mph
Wind Gusts: 14.3 mph
Pressure: 30.01 in
Precipitation: 0 in
Cloud Cover: 100%
Visibility: 6 mi
UV Index: 0

Weather Forecast

Sunny
Fri
H: 50°F
L: 43°F
Sunny
Sat
H: 51°F
L: 39°F
Sunny
Sun
H: 60°F
L: 42°F

Air Quality

EPA Index 1 • Good

Air quality is satisfactory, and air pollution poses little or no risk.

PM2.5
0.8 μg/m³
Good
PM10
0.9 μg/m³
Good
Ozone (O3)
74 μg/m³
Photochemical
NO2
2.6 μg/m³
Nitrogen Dioxide
SO2
0.5 μg/m³
Sulfur Dioxide
CO
129 μg/m³
Carbon Monoxide

Astronomical

Sun
10h 10m daylight
Sunrise 6:30 AM
Solar Noon 11:34 AM
Sunset 4:39 PM
Moon
Waning Crescent • 5%
Moonrise 3:48 AM
Transit 9:30 AM
Moonset 3:04 PM

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

9:00 AM - 11:30 AM
9:23 PM - 11:53 PM

Minor Periods

3:18 AM - 4:48 AM
2:34 PM - 4:04 PM
Action Rating:
Fair Action 2/5

Small Craft Advisory issued November 5 at 9:27PM CST until November 7 at 9:00AM CST by NWS Chicago IL

Effective: Thu November 5, 2026, 9:27 PM
Expires: Fri November 6, 2026, 5:30 AM

* WHAT...Northwest winds to 30 kt and significant waves to 8 ft occasionally to 10 ft. * WHERE...Winthrop Harbor to Calumet Harbor IL. * WHEN...Until 9 AM CST Saturday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.
Friday, November 6, 2026

Weather Forecast

Conditions: Sunny
Average Temperature: 46.1°F
Average Humidity: 53%
Chance of Rain: 17%
Wind: 13 mph
UV Index: 1.5

Astronomical

Sun
10h 10m daylight
Sunrise 6:30 AM
Solar Noon 11:34 AM
Sunset 4:39 PM
Moon
Waning Crescent • 5%
Moonrise 3:48 AM
Transit 9:30 AM
Moonset 3:04 PM

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

9:00 AM - 11:30 AM
9:23 PM - 11:53 PM

Minor Periods

3:18 AM - 4:48 AM
2:34 PM - 4:04 PM
Action Rating:
Fair Action 2/5
Saturday, November 7, 2026

Weather Forecast

Conditions: Sunny
Average Temperature: 45.2°F
Average Humidity: 54%
Chance of Rain: 5%
Wind: 6.9 mph
UV Index: 2.1

Astronomical

Sun
10h 7m daylight
Sunrise 6:31 AM
Solar Noon 11:34 AM
Sunset 4:38 PM
Moon
Waning Crescent • 1%
Moonrise 4:55 AM
Transit 10:15 AM
Moonset 3:27 PM

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

9:45 AM - 12:15 PM
10:08 PM - 12:38 AM

Minor Periods

4:25 AM - 5:55 AM
2:57 PM - 4:27 PM
Action Rating:
Good Action 3/5
Sunday, November 8, 2026

Weather Forecast

Conditions: Sunny
Average Temperature: 50.1°F
Average Humidity: 62%
Chance of Rain: 5%
Wind: 11.9 mph
UV Index: 2.3

Astronomical

Sun
10h 5m daylight
Sunrise 6:32 AM
Solar Noon 11:34 AM
Sunset 4:37 PM
Moon
New • 0%
Moonrise 6:02 AM
Transit 11:01 AM
Moonset 3:53 PM

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

10:31 AM - 1:01 PM
10:55 PM - 1:25 AM

Minor Periods

5:32 AM - 7:02 AM
3:23 PM - 4:53 PM
Action Rating:
Peak Action 5/5
The times presented here are based upon the solunar theory, which is the idea that the movements of fish and other animals are affected by the location of the sun and moon. The major periods are believed to be the times of the greatest animal activity and occur when the moon is directly overhead or underfoot (lunar transits). The minor periods also see increased activity and occur when the moon is rising or setting. The strongest activity occurs during full or new moons, and the weakest during quarter or three quarter moons. This is indicated by the Action Rating.

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