Water Temperature of Lake Michigan Near Chicago, IL

Current Water Temperature

53.4°F

Measurement Time: Saturday, May 31, 2025, 10:20 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

60.1°F
Sunny
Conditions: Sunny
Humidity: 49%
Feels Like: 60.1°F
Wind: NNE 12.5 mph
Wind Gusts: 14.4 mph
Pressure: 29.85 in
Precipitation: 0 in
Cloud Cover: 25%
Visibility: 9 mi
UV Index: 6.4

Five Day Weather Forecast

Patchy rain nearby
Sat
H: 64°F
L: 52°F
Sunny
Sun
H: 72°F
L: 52°F
Sunny
Mon
H: 84°F
L: 57°F
Patchy rain nearby
Tue
H: 83°F
L: 66°F
Moderate rain
Wed
H: 70°F
L: 56°F

Air Quality

AQI: 2 - Moderate
PM2.5: 7.03 μg/m3
PM10: 7.03 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 301.55 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 9.44 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 5.55 μg/m3
Ozone: 97 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 5:18 AM
Sun Transit: 12:48 AM
Sunset: 8:19 PM
Daylight: 15 hrs 1 mins
Moonrise: 9:48 AM
Moon Transit: 5:23 PM
Moonset: 12:15 AM
Moon Phase: Waxing Crescent
Moon Illumination: 17.4%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

4:48 AM - 7:18 AM
4:53 PM - 7:23 PM

Minor Periods

9:18 AM - 10:48 AM
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM

Action Rating: 3 out of 5

Saturday, May 31, 2025

Weather Forecast

Conditions: Patchy rain nearby
Average Temperature: 57.8°F
Average Humidity: 59%
Chance of Rain: 60%
Wind: 12.5 mph
UV Index: 2.2

Air Quality

AQI: 2 - Moderate
PM2.5: 19.45 μg/m3
PM10: 19.79 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 348.54 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 14.92 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 4.16 μg/m3
Ozone: 88.24 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 5:18 AM
Sun Transit: 12:48 AM
Sunset: 8:19 PM
Daylight: 15 hrs 1 mins
Moonrise: 9:48 AM
Moon Transit: 5:23 PM
Moonset: 12:15 AM
Moon Phase: Waxing Crescent
Moon Illumination: 17.4%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

4:48 AM - 7:18 AM
4:53 PM - 7:23 PM

Minor Periods

9:18 AM - 10:48 AM
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM

Action Rating: 3 out of 5

Sunday, June 1, 2025

Weather Forecast

Conditions: Sunny
Average Temperature: 61°F
Average Humidity: 49%
Chance of Rain: 0%
Wind: 7.8 mph
UV Index: 1.8

Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 12.65 μg/m3
PM10: 12.74 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 303.4 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 28.27 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 9.04 μg/m3
Ozone: 76.76 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 5:17 AM
Sun Transit: 12:48 AM
Sunset: 8:20 PM
Daylight: 15 hrs 2 mins
Moonrise: 11:00 AM
Moon Transit: 6:11 PM
Moonset: 12:46 AM
Moon Phase: Waxing Crescent
Moon Illumination: 26.8%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

5:38 AM - 8:08 AM
5:41 PM - 8:11 PM

Minor Periods

10:30 AM - 12:00 AM
12:16 AM - 1:46 AM

Action Rating: 4 out of 5

Monday, June 2, 2025

Weather Forecast

Conditions: Sunny
Average Temperature: 70.1°F
Average Humidity: 42%
Chance of Rain: 0%
Wind: 13.2 mph
UV Index: 0.9

Air Quality

AQI: 2 - Moderate
PM2.5: 22.23 μg/m3
PM10: 22.88 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 386.8 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 31.1 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 9.81 μg/m3
Ozone: 99.48 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 5:17 AM
Sun Transit: 12:48 AM
Sunset: 8:20 PM
Daylight: 15 hrs 4 mins
Moonrise: 12:07 AM
Moon Transit: 6:54 PM
Moonset: 1:10 AM
Moon Phase: First Quarter
Moon Illumination: 37.3%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

6:23 AM - 8:53 AM
6:24 PM - 8:54 PM

Minor Periods

11:37 AM - 1:07 PM
12:40 AM - 2:10 AM

Action Rating: 2 out of 5

Tuesday, June 3, 2025

Weather Forecast

Conditions: Patchy rain nearby
Average Temperature: 74.1°F
Average Humidity: 64%
Chance of Rain: 89%
Wind: 17.7 mph
UV Index: 2

Air Quality

AQI: 2 - Moderate
PM2.5: 25.12 μg/m3
PM10: 25.86 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 389.39 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 20.47 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 5.68 μg/m3
Ozone: 118.4 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 5:16 AM
Sun Transit: 12:48 AM
Sunset: 8:21 PM
Daylight: 15 hrs 5 mins
Moonrise: 1:10 PM
Moon Transit: 7:35 PM
Moonset: 1:30 AM
Moon Phase: First Quarter
Moon Illumination: 48.5%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

7:05 AM - 9:35 AM
7:05 PM - 9:35 PM

Minor Periods

12:40 AM - 2:10 PM
1:00 AM - 2:30 AM

Action Rating: 2 out of 5

Wednesday, June 4, 2025

Weather Forecast

Conditions: Moderate rain
Average Temperature: 63°F
Average Humidity: 90%
Chance of Rain: 88%
Wind: 15.2 mph
UV Index: 0

Air Quality

AQI: 2 - Moderate
PM2.5: 20.98 μg/m3
PM10: 22 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 404.87 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 17.58 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 5.79 μg/m3
Ozone: 113.92 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 5:16 AM
Sun Transit: 12:48 AM
Sunset: 8:22 PM
Daylight: 15 hrs 6 mins
Moonrise: 2:12 PM
Moon Transit: 8:14 PM
Moonset: 1:49 AM
Moon Phase: First Quarter
Moon Illumination: 59.8%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

7:45 AM - 10:15 AM
7:44 PM - 10:14 PM

Minor Periods

1:42 PM - 3:12 PM
1:19 AM - 2:49 AM

Action Rating: 2 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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