Water Temperature of Lake Michigan Near Chicago, IL

Current Water Temperature

59.4°F

Measurement Time: Thursday, October 24, 2024, 10:30 AM CDT

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Local Points of Interest

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

71.1°F
Overcast
Conditions: Overcast
Humidity: 49%
Feels Like: 71.1°F
Wind: S 6 mph
Wind Gusts: 12.1 mph
Pressure: 29.99 in
Precipitation: 0 in
Cloud Cover: 100%
Visibility: 9 mi
UV Index: 0.6

Five Day Weather Forecast

Thundery outbreaks in nearby
Tue
H: 66°F
L: 40°F
Heavy rain
Wed
H: 69°F
L: 52°F
Mist
Thu
H: 71°F
L: 46°F
Moderate rain
Fri
H: 58°F
L: 43°F
Partly Cloudy
Sat
H: 49°F
L: 41°F

Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 38.67 μg/m3
PM10: 41.81 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 519.85 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 117.48 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 10.92 μg/m3
Ozone: 32 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 5:59 AM
Sun Transit: 12:48 AM
Sunset: 7:39 PM
Daylight: 13 hrs 41 mins
Moonrise: 3:25 AM
Moon Transit: 8:24 AM
Moonset: 1:33 PM
Moon Phase: Last Quarter
Moon Illumination: 17.8%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

7:54 AM - 10:24 AM
8:39 PM - 11:09 PM

Minor Periods

1:03 PM - 2:33 PM
2:55 AM - 4:25 AM

Action Rating: 2 out of 5

Tuesday, April 22, 2025

Weather Forecast

Conditions: Thundery outbreaks in nearby
Average Temperature: 53.7°F
Average Humidity: 76%
Chance of Rain: 0%
Wind: 9.6 mph
UV Index: 1.8

Air Quality

AQI: 2 - Moderate
PM2.5: 27.29 μg/m3
PM10: 28.16 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 374.14 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 59.3 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 10.86 μg/m3
Ozone: 58.52 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 5:59 AM
Sun Transit: 12:48 AM
Sunset: 7:39 PM
Daylight: 13 hrs 41 mins
Moonrise: 3:25 AM
Moon Transit: 8:24 AM
Moonset: 1:33 PM
Moon Phase: Last Quarter
Moon Illumination: 17.8%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

7:54 AM - 10:24 AM
8:39 PM - 11:09 PM

Minor Periods

1:03 PM - 2:33 PM
2:55 AM - 4:25 AM

Action Rating: 2 out of 5

Wednesday, April 23, 2025

Weather Forecast

Conditions: Heavy rain
Average Temperature: 59.3°F
Average Humidity: 83%
Chance of Rain: 87%
Wind: 8.7 mph
UV Index: 1.4

Air Quality

AQI: 2 - Moderate
PM2.5: 37.07 μg/m3
PM10: 38.69 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 511.04 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 67.08 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 9.8 μg/m3
Ozone: 50.28 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 5:57 AM
Sun Transit: 12:48 AM
Sunset: 7:40 PM
Daylight: 13 hrs 43 mins
Moonrise: 3:51 AM
Moon Transit: 9:13 AM
Moonset: 2:48 PM
Moon Phase: Waning Crescent
Moon Illumination: 10.0%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

8:43 AM - 11:13 AM
9:28 PM - 11:58 PM

Minor Periods

2:18 PM - 3:48 PM
3:21 AM - 4:51 AM

Action Rating: 2 out of 5

Thursday, April 24, 2025

Weather Forecast

Conditions: Mist
Average Temperature: 55.9°F
Average Humidity: 88%
Chance of Rain: 0%
Wind: 10.5 mph
UV Index: 0.7

Air Quality

AQI: 3 - Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups
PM2.5: 40.75 μg/m3
PM10: 42.88 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 564.92 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 56.31 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 12.2 μg/m3
Ozone: 68.44 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 5:56 AM
Sun Transit: 12:48 AM
Sunset: 7:41 PM
Daylight: 13 hrs 46 mins
Moonrise: 4:15 AM
Moon Transit: 12:00 AM
Moonset: 4:04 PM
Moon Phase: Waning Crescent
Moon Illumination: 4.3%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM

Minor Periods

3:34 PM - 5:04 PM
3:45 AM - 5:15 AM

Action Rating: 2 out of 5

Friday, April 25, 2025

Weather Forecast

Conditions: Moderate rain
Average Temperature: 48.2°F
Average Humidity: 87%
Chance of Rain: 84%
Wind: 19.7 mph
UV Index: 0

Air Quality

AQI: 2 - Moderate
PM2.5: 27.05 μg/m3
PM10: 28.4 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 447.11 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 44.15 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 5.39 μg/m3
Ozone: 69.36 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 5:54 AM
Sun Transit: 12:48 AM
Sunset: 7:43 PM
Daylight: 13 hrs 48 mins
Moonrise: 4:38 AM
Moon Transit: 2:34 AM
Moonset: 5:22 PM
Moon Phase: Waning Crescent
Moon Illumination: 0.9%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

2:04 AM - 4:34 AM
2:04 AM - 4:34 AM

Minor Periods

4:52 PM - 6:22 PM
4:08 AM - 5:38 AM

Action Rating: 3 out of 5

Saturday, April 26, 2025

Weather Forecast

Conditions: Partly Cloudy
Average Temperature: 44.3°F
Average Humidity: 75%
Chance of Rain: 0%
Wind: 19.9 mph
UV Index: 3

Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 5.18 μg/m3
PM10: 5.69 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 297.14 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 9.31 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.89 μg/m3
Ozone: 81.31 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 5:53 AM
Sun Transit: 12:48 AM
Sunset: 7:44 PM
Daylight: 13 hrs 51 mins
Moonrise: 5:01 AM
Moon Transit: 11:44 AM
Moonset: 6:43 PM
Moon Phase: New
Moon Illumination: 0.0%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
11:14 AM - 1:44 PM

Minor Periods

6:13 PM - 7:43 PM
4:31 AM - 6:01 AM

Action Rating: 5 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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