Water Temperature of Lake Michigan Near Chicago, IL

Current Water Temperature

32.0°F

Measurement Time: Monday, October 13, 2025, 2:30 AM CDT

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Glencoe, IL; Winnetka, IL; Wilmette, IL; Evanston, IL

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Lake Michigan

Station Name: Chicago Buoy
Station Type: Buoy
Data Source: National Data Buoy Center

Elevation Above Sea Level: 574 feet / 175 meters

Nearest Address:
Offshore
Chicago, IL 60093
Cook County

GPS Coordinates: 41.892, -87.563

Nearby Water Temperatures

Chicago River, Chicago, IL (7.3 mi)
Grand Calumet River, Chicago, IL (16.7 mi)
Cal-Sag Channel, Blue Island, IL (17.4 mi)
Lake Michigan, Wilmette, IL (17.4 mi)
Indiana Harbor Canal, East Chicago, IN (17.5 mi)
Grand Calumet River, Hammond, IN (19.2 mi)
Hart Ditch, Munster, IN (23.3 mi)
Little Calumet River, Gary, IN (24.3 mi)
Deep River, Lake Station, IN (26.3 mi)
Plum Creek, Dyer, IN (26.7 mi)
Chicago Sanitary and Ship Canal, Romeoville, IL (30.9 mi)
Des Plaines River, Lockport, IL (34.7 mi)
Lake Michigan, Waukegan, IL (35.0 mi)
Des Plaines River, Joliet, IL (36.4 mi)
Des Plaines River, Rockdale, IL (39.0 mi)

Weather Near Chicago, Illinois

Current Weather

46°F
Partly cloudy
Conditions: Partly cloudy
Humidity: 76%
Feels Like: 44.8°F
Wind: SSW 3.4 mph
Wind Gusts: 4.5 mph
Pressure: 30.23 in
Precipitation: 0 in
Cloud Cover: 75%
Visibility: 9 mi
UV Index: 1

Five Day Weather Forecast

Sunny
Sun
H: 56°F
L: 36°F
Partly Cloudy
Mon
H: 59°F
L: 42°F
Overcast
Tue
H: 57°F
L: 42°F
Patchy rain nearby
Wed
H: 54°F
L: 48°F
Sunny
Thu
H: 61°F
L: 45°F

Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 8.35 μg/m3
PM10: 8.45 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 193.85 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 10.25 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 7.35 μg/m3
Ozone: 54 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 6:25 AM
Sun Transit: 11:33 AM
Sunset: 4:43 PM
Daylight: 10 hrs 18 mins
Moonrise: 3:02 PM
Moon Transit: 10:31 AM
Moonset: 2:42 AM
Moon Phase: Waxing Gibbous
Moon Illumination: 90.9%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

10:01 AM - 12:31 AM
10:01 AM - 12:31 AM

Minor Periods

2:32 PM - 4:02 PM
2:12 AM - 3:42 AM

Action Rating: 2 out of 5

Special Weather Statement issued November 2 at 5:28AM CST by NWS Chicago IL

Effective: Sun November 2, 2025, 5:28 AM
Expires: Sun November 2, 2025, 8:00 AM

A pocket of locally dense fog is expanding into the outlooked area. Expect sharp visibility reductions down to a quarter mile in dense fog. Additionally, slick spots may develop on bridges and overpasses where temperatures are below freezing due to freezing fog. Allow for extra travel times this morning and use your low beams when driving in fog.


Dense Fog Advisory issued November 2 at 2:52AM CST until November 2 at 8:00AM CST by NWS Chicago IL

Effective: Sun November 2, 2025, 2:52 AM
Expires: Sun November 2, 2025, 8:00 AM

* WHAT...Visibility one quarter mile or less in dense fog. * WHERE...La Salle, Lee, Grundy, and Kendall Counties. * WHEN...Until 8 AM CST this morning. * IMPACTS...Low visibility could make driving conditions hazardous. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Where temperatures are below freezing some slick spots may occur due to freezing fog, especially on bridges and overpasses.

If driving, slow down, use your headlights, and leave plenty of distance ahead of you.
Sunday, November 2, 2025

Weather Forecast

Conditions: Sunny
Average Temperature: 45°F
Average Humidity: 74%
Chance of Rain: 0%
Wind: 12.8 mph
UV Index: 0.6

Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 10.21 μg/m3
PM10: 10.25 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 195.53 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 25.67 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 7.51 μg/m3
Ozone: 38.4 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 6:25 AM
Sun Transit: 11:33 AM
Sunset: 4:43 PM
Daylight: 10 hrs 18 mins
Moonrise: 3:02 PM
Moon Transit: 10:31 AM
Moonset: 2:42 AM
Moon Phase: Waxing Gibbous
Moon Illumination: 90.9%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

10:01 AM - 12:31 AM
10:01 AM - 12:31 AM

Minor Periods

2:32 PM - 4:02 PM
2:12 AM - 3:42 AM

Action Rating: 2 out of 5

Monday, November 3, 2025

Weather Forecast

Conditions: Partly Cloudy
Average Temperature: 49.2°F
Average Humidity: 59%
Chance of Rain: 0%
Wind: 15.2 mph
UV Index: 0.6

Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 7.21 μg/m3
PM10: 7.3 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 217.05 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 15.67 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 4.74 μg/m3
Ozone: 45.68 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 6:26 AM
Sun Transit: 11:33 AM
Sunset: 4:42 PM
Daylight: 10 hrs 16 mins
Moonrise: 3:25 PM
Moon Transit: 10:14 PM
Moonset: 3:58 AM
Moon Phase: Waxing Gibbous
Moon Illumination: 96.3%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

9:38 AM - 12:08 AM
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM

Minor Periods

2:55 PM - 4:25 PM
3:28 AM - 4:58 AM

Action Rating: 3 out of 5

Tuesday, November 4, 2025

Weather Forecast

Conditions: Overcast
Average Temperature: 49°F
Average Humidity: 61%
Chance of Rain: 0%
Wind: 8.9 mph
UV Index: 0.5

Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 10.13 μg/m3
PM10: 10.89 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 329.21 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 28.72 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 5.76 μg/m3
Ozone: 38.44 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 6:27 AM
Sun Transit: 11:33 AM
Sunset: 4:41 PM
Daylight: 10 hrs 13 mins
Moonrise: 3:53 PM
Moon Transit: 11:09 PM
Moonset: 5:18 AM
Moon Phase: Full
Moon Illumination: 99.4%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

10:31 AM - 1:01 PM
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM

Minor Periods

3:23 PM - 4:53 PM
4:48 AM - 6:18 AM

Action Rating: 5 out of 5

Wednesday, November 5, 2025

Weather Forecast

Conditions: Patchy rain nearby
Average Temperature: 52°F
Average Humidity: 66%
Chance of Rain: 88%
Wind: 18.8 mph
UV Index: 0

Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 13.61 μg/m3
PM10: 13.72 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 231.97 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 27.31 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 7.32 μg/m3
Ozone: 48.84 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 6:28 AM
Sun Transit: 11:33 AM
Sunset: 4:39 PM
Daylight: 10 hrs 11 mins
Moonrise: 4:27 PM
Moon Transit: 12:00 AM
Moonset: 6:41 AM
Moon Phase: Full
Moon Illumination: 99.9%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
11:28 AM - 1:58 PM

Minor Periods

3:57 PM - 5:27 PM
6:11 AM - 7:41 AM

Action Rating: 4 out of 5

Thursday, November 6, 2025

Weather Forecast

Conditions: Sunny
Average Temperature: 50.6°F
Average Humidity: 58%
Chance of Rain: 0%
Wind: 18.3 mph
UV Index: 4

Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 8.28 μg/m3
PM10: 8.66 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 185.71 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 17.62 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 4.01 μg/m3
Ozone: 56.79 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 6:30 AM
Sun Transit: 11:33 AM
Sunset: 4:38 PM
Daylight: 10 hrs 9 mins
Moonrise: 5:09 PM
Moon Transit: 12:09 AM
Moonset: 8:06 AM
Moon Phase: Full
Moon Illumination: 97.9%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
12:31 AM - 3:01 PM

Minor Periods

4:39 PM - 6:09 PM
7:36 AM - 9:06 AM

Action Rating: 4 out of 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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