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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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

34°F
Light snow
Conditions: Light snow
Humidity: 64%
Feels Like: 24.1°F
Wind: W 15 mph
Wind Gusts: 17.2 mph
Pressure: 29.73 in
Precipitation: 0 in
Cloud Cover: 100%
Visibility: 9 mi
UV Index: 0

Five Day Weather Forecast

Moderate rain
Thu
H: 38°F
L: 32°F
Overcast
Fri
H: 43°F
L: 40°F
Overcast
Sat
H: 42°F
L: 38°F
Partly Cloudy
Sun
H: 50°F
L: 43°F
Patchy rain nearby
Mon
H: 49°F
L: 40°F

Air Quality

PM2.5: 4.44 μg/m3
PM10: 4.44 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 336.7 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 12.95 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 3.33 μg/m3
Ozone: 48 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 6:48 AM
Sun Transit: 11:36 AM
Sunset: 4:25 PM
Daylight: 9 hrs 37 mins
Moonrise: 10:12 PM
Moon Transit: 4:46 AM
Moonset: 12:16 AM
Moon Phase: Waning Gibbous
Moon Illumination: 64.1%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

4:16 AM - 6:46 AM
5:00 PM - 7:30 PM

Minor Periods

9:42 PM - 11:12 PM
11:46 AM - 1:16 PM

Action Rating: 3 out of 5

Special Weather Statement issued November 20 at 3:19PM CST by NWS Chicago IL

Effective: Wed November 20, 2024, 3:19 PM
Expires: Wed November 20, 2024, 9:30 PM

A 2-3 hour long period of moderate to heavy snowfall is expected on Thursday during the late morning and early afternoon, likely leading to slushy snow accumulations occurring on roadways. Strong west-northwesterly winds gusting to 40-45 mph during the snowfall will cause sharply reduced visibilities, which will further exacerbate the hazardous travel conditions. Motorists should use caution when traveling in these conditions and allow for extra travel time to reach their destination.


Special Weather Statement issued November 20 at 3:19PM CST by NWS Chicago IL

Effective: Wed November 20, 2024, 3:19 PM
Expires: Wed November 20, 2024, 9:30 PM

A 2-3 hour long period of moderate to heavy snowfall is expected on Thursday during the late morning and early afternoon, likely leading to slushy snow accumulations occurring on roadways. Strong west-northwesterly winds gusting to 40-45 mph during the snowfall will cause sharply reduced visibilities, which will further exacerbate the hazardous travel conditions. Motorists should use caution when traveling in these conditions and allow for extra travel time to reach their destination.


Thursday, November 21, 2024

Weather Forecast

Conditions: Moderate rain
Average Temperature: 35°F
Average Humidity: 87%
Chance of Rain: 85%
Wind: 27.3 mph
UV Index: 0.1

Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 4.37 μg/m3
PM10: 4.37 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 357.79 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 14.4 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 3.12 μg/m3
Ozone: 51.52 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 6:48 AM
Sun Transit: 11:36 AM
Sunset: 4:25 PM
Daylight: 9 hrs 37 mins
Moonrise: 10:12 PM
Moon Transit: 4:46 AM
Moonset: 12:16 AM
Moon Phase: Waning Gibbous
Moon Illumination: 64.1%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

4:16 AM - 6:46 AM
5:00 PM - 7:30 PM

Minor Periods

9:42 PM - 11:12 PM
11:46 AM - 1:16 PM

Action Rating: 3 out of 5

Friday, November 22, 2024

Weather Forecast

Conditions: Overcast
Average Temperature: 41.3°F
Average Humidity: 90%
Chance of Rain: 0%
Wind: 16.8 mph
UV Index: 0.2

Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 2.75 μg/m3
PM10: 2.81 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 311.02 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 14.71 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 3.09 μg/m3
Ozone: 51.56 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 6:49 AM
Sun Transit: 11:36 AM
Sunset: 4:24 PM
Daylight: 9 hrs 35 mins
Moonrise: 11:17 PM
Moon Transit: 5:32 AM
Moonset: 12:41 AM
Moon Phase: Last Quarter
Moon Illumination: 53.0%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

5:02 AM - 7:32 AM
5:44 PM - 8:14 PM

Minor Periods

12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
12:11 AM - 1:41 PM

Action Rating: 2 out of 5

Saturday, November 23, 2024

Weather Forecast

Conditions: Overcast
Average Temperature: 40.3°F
Average Humidity: 86%
Chance of Rain: 0%
Wind: 9.6 mph
UV Index: 0.3

Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 6.25 μg/m3
PM10: 6.31 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 375.62 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 22.81 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 5.64 μg/m3
Ozone: 52.52 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 6:50 AM
Sun Transit: 11:36 AM
Sunset: 4:23 PM
Daylight: 9 hrs 33 mins
Moonrise: 12:17 AM
Moon Transit: 6:15 AM
Moonset: 1:02 PM
Moon Phase: Last Quarter
Moon Illumination: 41.6%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

5:45 AM - 8:15 AM
6:26 PM - 8:56 PM

Minor Periods

12:32 AM - 2:02 PM
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM

Action Rating: 2 out of 5

Sunday, November 24, 2024

Weather Forecast

Conditions: Partly Cloudy
Average Temperature: 46.5°F
Average Humidity: 58%
Chance of Rain: 0%
Wind: 6.9 mph
UV Index: 0.2

Air Quality

AQI: 2 - Moderate
PM2.5: 20.45 μg/m3
PM10: 21.03 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 626.3 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 69.65 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 12.64 μg/m3
Ozone: 16.46 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 6:51 AM
Sun Transit: 11:37 AM
Sunset: 4:23 PM
Daylight: 9 hrs 31 mins
Moonrise: 12:20 AM
Moon Transit: 6:56 AM
Moonset: 1:20 PM
Moon Phase: Last Quarter
Moon Illumination: 30.8%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

6:26 AM - 8:56 AM
7:05 PM - 9:35 PM

Minor Periods

12:50 AM - 2:20 PM
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM

Action Rating: 3 out of 5

Monday, November 25, 2024

Weather Forecast

Conditions: Patchy rain nearby
Average Temperature: 46.8°F
Average Humidity: 78%
Chance of Rain: 87%
Wind: 14.5 mph
UV Index: 0

Air Quality

AQI: 0 -
PM2.5: 0 μg/m3
PM10: 0 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 0 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 0 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 0 μg/m3
Ozone: 0 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 6:53 AM
Sun Transit: 11:37 AM
Sunset: 4:22 PM
Daylight: 9 hrs 30 mins
Moonrise: 1:21 AM
Moon Transit: 7:34 AM
Moonset: 1:38 PM
Moon Phase: Last Quarter
Moon Illumination: 20.9%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

7:04 AM - 9:34 AM
7:44 PM - 10:14 PM

Minor Periods

1:08 PM - 2:38 PM
12:51 AM - 2:21 AM

Action Rating: 3 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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