Water Temperature of Lake Michigan Near Chicago, IL
Current Water Temperature
Measurement Time: Friday, June 20, 2025, 10:20 PM CDT
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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

Humidity: 62%
Feels Like: 85.6°F
Wind: S 10.7 mph
Wind Gusts: 19.9 mph
Precipitation: 0 in
Cloud Cover: 25%
Visibility: 9 mi
UV Index: 0
Five Day Weather Forecast

Fri
H: 84°F
L: 66°F

Sat
H: 96°F
L: 73°F

Sun
H: 98°F
L: 77°F

Mon
H: 94°F
L: 76°F

Tue
H: 81°F
L: 63°F
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 11.47 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 5.37 μg/m3
Ozone: 97 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:51 AM
Sunset: 8:29 PM
Daylight: 15 hrs 14 mins
Moon Transit: 8:13 AM
Moonset: 3:14 PM
Moon Phase: Last Quarter
Moon Illumination: 18.3%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
7:43 AM - 10:13 AM8:30 PM - 11:00 PM
Minor Periods
2:44 PM - 4:14 PM12:57 AM - 2:27 AM
Action Rating: 3 out of 5
Extreme Heat Warning issued June 20 at 5:38PM CDT until June 24 at 12:00AM CDT by NWS Chicago IL
Effective: Fri June 20, 2025, 5:38 PM
Expires: Sat June 21, 2025, 3:45 AM
* WHAT...Dangerously hot and humid conditions with high temperatures each day well into the 90s and peak afternoon heat index values around 105 degrees expected. * WHERE...Central Cook, Northern Cook, and Southern Cook Counties. * WHEN...From 10 AM Saturday to midnight CDT Monday Night. * IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses increase significantly during extreme heat and high humidity events. The magnitude of anticipated heat, combined with oppressive warmth at night will lead to hazardous conditions, particularly for the elderly and those with pre-existing health conditions. Residents of the city of Chicago can call 3 1 1 to request well being checks for elderly friends or family members, or for information on finding the nearest cooling center. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Heat indices will likely remain in the 90s late into the evening hours with overnight lows possibly struggling to fall much below 80 degrees.
Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors. Take extra precautions when outside. Wear lightweight and loose fitting clothing. Try to limit strenuous activities to early morning or evening. Take action when you see symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat stroke.
Heat Advisory issued June 20 at 5:38PM CDT until June 24 at 12:00AM CDT by NWS Chicago IL
Effective: Fri June 20, 2025, 5:38 PM
Expires: Sat June 21, 2025, 3:45 AM
* WHAT...Heat index values around 105 degrees expected. * WHERE...Portions of central, east central, north central, and northeast Illinois and northwest Indiana. * WHEN...From 10 AM CDT /11 AM EDT/ Saturday to midnight CDT /1 AM EDT/ Monday Night. * IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Heat impacts will be worsened by consecutive days of hot and humid conditions, with overnight lows in the mid 70s providing little relief.
Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors. Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates.
Heat Advisory issued June 20 at 5:38PM CDT until June 24 at 12:00AM CDT by NWS Chicago IL
Effective: Fri June 20, 2025, 5:38 PM
Expires: Sat June 21, 2025, 3:45 AM
* WHAT...Heat index values around 105 degrees expected. * WHERE...Portions of central, east central, north central, and northeast Illinois and northwest Indiana. * WHEN...From 10 AM CDT /11 AM EDT/ Saturday to midnight CDT /1 AM EDT/ Monday Night. * IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Heat impacts will be worsened by consecutive days of hot and humid conditions, with overnight lows in the mid 70s providing little relief.
Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors. Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates.
Heat Advisory issued June 20 at 5:38PM CDT until June 24 at 12:00AM CDT by NWS Chicago IL
Effective: Fri June 20, 2025, 5:38 PM
Expires: Sat June 21, 2025, 3:45 AM
* WHAT...Heat index values around 105 degrees expected. * WHERE...Portions of central, east central, north central, and northeast Illinois and northwest Indiana. * WHEN...From 10 AM CDT /11 AM EDT/ Saturday to midnight CDT /1 AM EDT/ Monday Night. * IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Heat impacts will be worsened by consecutive days of hot and humid conditions, with overnight lows in the mid 70s providing little relief.
Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors. Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates.
Heat Advisory issued June 20 at 5:38PM CDT until June 24 at 12:00AM CDT by NWS Chicago IL
Effective: Fri June 20, 2025, 5:38 PM
Expires: Sat June 21, 2025, 3:45 AM
* WHAT...Heat index values around 105 degrees expected. * WHERE...Portions of central, east central, north central, and northeast Illinois and northwest Indiana. * WHEN...From 10 AM CDT /11 AM EDT/ Saturday to midnight CDT /1 AM EDT/ Monday Night. * IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Heat impacts will be worsened by consecutive days of hot and humid conditions, with overnight lows in the mid 70s providing little relief.
Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors. Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates.
Weather Forecast
Average Temperature: 74.8°F
Average Humidity: 74%
Wind: 14.1 mph
UV Index: 2.1
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 32.68 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 7.84 μg/m3
Ozone: 83.72 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:51 AM
Sunset: 8:29 PM
Daylight: 15 hrs 14 mins
Moon Transit: 8:13 AM
Moonset: 3:14 PM
Moon Phase: Last Quarter
Moon Illumination: 18.3%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
7:43 AM - 10:13 AM8:30 PM - 11:00 PM
Minor Periods
2:44 PM - 4:14 PM12:57 AM - 2:27 AM
Action Rating: 3 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Average Temperature: 84.1°F
Average Humidity: 72%
Wind: 20.8 mph
UV Index: 2.8
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 13.59 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 5.7 μg/m3
Ozone: 116.68 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:52 AM
Sunset: 8:29 PM
Daylight: 15 hrs 14 mins
Moon Transit: 9:05 AM
Moonset: 4:34 PM
Moon Phase: Waning Crescent
Moon Illumination: 10.4%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
8:35 AM - 11:05 AM9:23 PM - 11:53 PM
Minor Periods
4:04 PM - 5:34 PM1:23 AM - 2:53 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Average Temperature: 85.1°F
Average Humidity: 69%
Wind: 15.7 mph
UV Index: 2.8
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 12.91 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 6 μg/m3
Ozone: 107.8 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:52 AM
Sunset: 8:30 PM
Daylight: 15 hrs 14 mins
Moon Transit: 10:02 AM
Moonset: 5:55 PM
Moon Phase: Waning Crescent
Moon Illumination: 4.6%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM9:32 AM - 12:02 AM
Minor Periods
5:25 PM - 6:55 PM1:54 AM - 3:24 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Average Temperature: 84.7°F
Average Humidity: 61%
Wind: 14.1 mph
UV Index: 2.9
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 14.67 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 6.19 μg/m3
Ozone: 105.04 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:52 AM
Sunset: 8:30 PM
Daylight: 15 hrs 14 mins
Moon Transit: 11:03 AM
Moonset: 7:14 PM
Moon Phase: Waning Crescent
Moon Illumination: 1.0%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM10:33 AM - 1:03 PM
Minor Periods
6:44 PM - 8:14 PM2:33 AM - 4:03 AM
Action Rating: 3 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Average Temperature: 74.1°F
Average Humidity: 77%
Wind: 10.7 mph
UV Index: 2.6
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 38.89 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 7.77 μg/m3
Ozone: 69.77 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:52 AM
Sunset: 8:30 PM
Daylight: 15 hrs 14 mins
Moon Transit: 12:08 AM
Moonset: 8:25 PM
Moon Phase: New
Moon Illumination: 0.0%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM11:38 AM - 2:08 PM
Minor Periods
7:55 PM - 9:25 PM3:24 AM - 4:54 AM
Action Rating: 4 out of 5