Water Temperature of Lake Michigan Near Racine, WI

Current Water Temperature

41.0°F

Measurement Time: Sunday, April 19, 2026, 1:00 PM CDT

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Lake Michigan

Station Name: Salmon Unlimited Wisconsin
Station Type: Buoy
Data Source: National Data Buoy Center

Elevation Above Sea Level: 574 feet

Nearest Address:
Offshore
Racine, WI 53403
Racine County

GPS Coordinates: 42.703, -87.649

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Weather Near Racine, Wisconsin

Current Weather

48°F
Partly cloudy
Partly cloudy
44.6°F
45.3°F
32%
NW 7.4 mph
10.3 mph
39.1°F
25.2°F
0 in
75%
9 mi
1020 mbar
1.9

Five Day Weather Forecast

Sunny
Sun
H: 46°F
L: 33°F
Partly Cloudy
Mon
H: 45°F
L: 33°F
Patchy rain nearby
Tue
H: 63°F
L: 44°F
Partly Cloudy
Wed
H: 55°F
L: 43°F
Patchy rain nearby
Thu
H: 65°F
L: 51°F

Air Quality

AQI: 2 - Moderate
PM2.5: 6.45 μg/m3
PM10: 7.15 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 172.85 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 13.25 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 2.15 μg/m3
Ozone: 76 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 6:03 AM
Sun Transit: 12:49 AM
Sunset: 7:37 PM
Daylight: 13 hrs 35 mins
Moonrise: 6:57 AM
Moon Transit: 2:55 PM
Moonset: 11:05 PM
Moon Phase: Waxing Crescent
Moon Illumination: 4.9%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

2:13 AM - 4:43 AM
2:25 PM - 4:55 PM

Minor Periods

12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
6:27 AM - 7:57 AM

Action Rating: 3 out of 5

Flood Warning issued April 19 at 5:01AM CDT until April 20 at 11:00AM CDT by NWS Milwaukee/Sullivan WI

Effective: Sun April 19, 2026, 5:01 AM
Expires: Sun April 19, 2026, 5:15 PM

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Wisconsin...Illinois... Milwaukee River Near Cedarburg affecting Ozaukee County. Rock River Near Lake Koshkonong affecting Rock and Jefferson Counties. Rock River At Fort Atkinson affecting Jefferson County. Rock River At Afton affecting Winnebago and Rock Counties. Baraboo River Near Baraboo affecting Columbia and Sauk Counties. Rock River At Jefferson affecting Jefferson County. Rock River At Watertown affecting Jefferson County. ROCK RIVER near LEBANON-3 E-HWY MM BRIDGE affecting Dodge County. Fox River Near Berlin affecting Green Lake County. Crawfish River At Milford affecting Jefferson County. Fox River Lower At Waukesha affecting Waukesha County. Fox River Lower Near New Munster affecting Lake and Kenosha Counties. Pecatonica River At Martintown affecting Green County. Root River Canal At Raymond affecting Racine County. Sugar River At Brodhead affecting Winnebago, Green and Rock Counties. Wisconsin River At Portage affecting Columbia County. ...The Flood Warning is cancelled for the following rivers in Wisconsin... Root River At Franklin affecting Milwaukee County. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Root River Canal at Raymond. * WHEN...Until late tomorrow morning. * IMPACTS...At 9.0 feet, Water floods Koerber Park on 6 Mile Road. Flooding of rural land and agricultural land. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 4:00 AM CDT Sunday the stage was 10.0 feet. - Bankfull stage is 7.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 4:00 AM CDT Sunday was 10.2 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage late this evening and continue falling to 3.5 feet Saturday evening. - Flood stage is 9.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Even 6 inches of fast-moving flood water can knock you off your feet and a depth of 2 feet will float your car. Never try to walk, swim, or drive through such swift water. If you come upon flood waters, stop, turn around and go another way. Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive cars through flooded areas. Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov. The next statement will be issued this morning at 615 AM CDT.


Flood Warning issued April 19 at 10:26AM CDT until April 20 at 1:00PM CDT by NWS Milwaukee/Sullivan WI

Effective: Sun April 19, 2026, 10:26 AM
Expires: Sun April 19, 2026, 10:30 PM

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Wisconsin...Illinois... Milwaukee River Near Cedarburg affecting Ozaukee County. Rock River Near Lake Koshkonong affecting Rock and Jefferson Counties. Rock River At Fort Atkinson affecting Jefferson County. Rock River At Afton affecting Rock and Winnebago Counties. Rock River At Jefferson affecting Jefferson County. Rock River At Watertown affecting Jefferson County. ROCK RIVER near LEBANON-3 E-HWY MM BRIDGE affecting Dodge County. Fox River Near Berlin affecting Green Lake County. Crawfish River At Milford affecting Jefferson County. Fox River Lower At Waukesha affecting Waukesha County. Fox River Lower Near New Munster affecting Kenosha and Lake Counties. Sugar River At Brodhead affecting Rock, Winnebago and Green Counties. ...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Wisconsin... Pecatonica River At Martintown affecting Green County. Root River Canal At Raymond affecting Racine County. ...Forecast flooding changed from Moderate to Major severity and increased in duration for the following rivers in Wisconsin... Wisconsin River At Portage affecting Columbia County. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Root River Canal at Raymond. * WHEN...Until early tomorrow afternoon. * IMPACTS...At 9.0 feet, Water floods Koerber Park on 6 Mile Road. Flooding of rural land and agricultural land. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 9:00 AM CDT Sunday the stage was 9.8 feet. - Bankfull stage is 7.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 9:00 AM CDT Sunday was 10.2 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage just after midnight tonight and continue falling to 3.4 feet Sunday, April 26. - Flood stage is 9.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 9.8 feet on 03/13/2007. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive cars through flooded areas. Even 6 inches of fast-moving flood water can knock you off your feet and a depth of 2 feet will float your car. Never try to walk, swim, or drive through such swift water. If you come upon flood waters, stop, turn around and go another way. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov. The next statement will be issued this evening at 1030 PM CDT.


Flood Warning issued April 19 at 5:01AM CDT by NWS Milwaukee/Sullivan WI

Effective: Sun April 19, 2026, 5:01 AM
Expires: Sun April 19, 2026, 5:15 PM

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Wisconsin...Illinois... Milwaukee River Near Cedarburg affecting Ozaukee County. Rock River Near Lake Koshkonong affecting Rock and Jefferson Counties. Rock River At Fort Atkinson affecting Jefferson County. Rock River At Afton affecting Winnebago and Rock Counties. Baraboo River Near Baraboo affecting Columbia and Sauk Counties. Rock River At Jefferson affecting Jefferson County. Rock River At Watertown affecting Jefferson County. ROCK RIVER near LEBANON-3 E-HWY MM BRIDGE affecting Dodge County. Fox River Near Berlin affecting Green Lake County. Crawfish River At Milford affecting Jefferson County. Fox River Lower At Waukesha affecting Waukesha County. Fox River Lower Near New Munster affecting Lake and Kenosha Counties. Pecatonica River At Martintown affecting Green County. Root River Canal At Raymond affecting Racine County. Sugar River At Brodhead affecting Winnebago, Green and Rock Counties. Wisconsin River At Portage affecting Columbia County. ...The Flood Warning is cancelled for the following rivers in Wisconsin... Root River At Franklin affecting Milwaukee County. * WHAT...Major flooding is occurring and major flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Fox River Lower near New Munster. * WHEN...Until further notice. * IMPACTS...At 15.0 feet, Highway 50 is closed due to floodwaters over the highway. There is widespread flooding in the Town of Wheatland and Village of Salem Lakes. Floodwaters are into the lower levels of some homes in those areas along Riverside Drive, Shorewood Drive, 101st Street and Shorewood Terrace. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 4:00 AM CDT Sunday the stage was 15.0 feet. - Bankfull stage is 10.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 4:00 AM CDT Sunday was 15.0 feet. - Forecast...The river will rise to 15.5 feet this evening. It will then fall this evening. It will rise to 15.5 feet early tomorrow afternoon. It will then fall again but remain above flood stage. - Flood stage is 11.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 15.2 feet on 06/15/2008. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Even 6 inches of fast-moving flood water can knock you off your feet and a depth of 2 feet will float your car. Never try to walk, swim, or drive through such swift water. If you come upon flood waters, stop, turn around and go another way. Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive cars through flooded areas. Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov. The next statement will be issued this morning at 615 AM CDT.


Flood Warning issued April 19 at 10:26AM CDT by NWS Milwaukee/Sullivan WI

Effective: Sun April 19, 2026, 10:26 AM
Expires: Sun April 19, 2026, 10:30 PM

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Wisconsin...Illinois... Milwaukee River Near Cedarburg affecting Ozaukee County. Rock River Near Lake Koshkonong affecting Rock and Jefferson Counties. Rock River At Fort Atkinson affecting Jefferson County. Rock River At Afton affecting Rock and Winnebago Counties. Rock River At Jefferson affecting Jefferson County. Rock River At Watertown affecting Jefferson County. ROCK RIVER near LEBANON-3 E-HWY MM BRIDGE affecting Dodge County. Fox River Near Berlin affecting Green Lake County. Crawfish River At Milford affecting Jefferson County. Fox River Lower At Waukesha affecting Waukesha County. Fox River Lower Near New Munster affecting Kenosha and Lake Counties. Sugar River At Brodhead affecting Rock, Winnebago and Green Counties. ...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Wisconsin... Pecatonica River At Martintown affecting Green County. Root River Canal At Raymond affecting Racine County. ...Forecast flooding changed from Moderate to Major severity and increased in duration for the following rivers in Wisconsin... Wisconsin River At Portage affecting Columbia County. * WHAT...Major flooding is occurring and major flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Fox River Lower near New Munster. * WHEN...Until further notice. * IMPACTS...At 15.0 feet, Highway 50 is closed due to floodwaters over the highway. There is widespread flooding in the Town of Wheatland and Village of Salem Lakes. Floodwaters are into the lower levels of some homes in those areas along Riverside Drive, Shorewood Drive, 101st Street and Shorewood Terrace. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 10:00 AM CDT Sunday the stage was 15.0 feet. - Bankfull stage is 10.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 10:00 AM CDT Sunday was 15.0 feet. - Forecast...The river will rise to 15.5 feet this evening. It will then fall this evening. It will rise to 15.5 feet early tomorrow afternoon. It will then fall again but remain above flood stage. - Flood stage is 11.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 15.2 feet on 06/15/2008. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive cars through flooded areas. Even 6 inches of fast-moving flood water can knock you off your feet and a depth of 2 feet will float your car. Never try to walk, swim, or drive through such swift water. If you come upon flood waters, stop, turn around and go another way. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov. The next statement will be issued this evening at 1030 PM CDT.


Flood Warning issued April 18 at 8:40PM CDT by NWS Chicago IL

Effective: Sat April 18, 2026, 8:40 PM
Expires: Sun April 19, 2026, 2:45 PM

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Illinois... Fox River at Dayton affecting La Salle County. Fox River at Montgomery affecting Kane and Kendall Counties. Fox River at Algonquin Lock & Dam tailwater affecting Kane, McHenry and Lake IL Counties. * WHAT...Moderate flooding is occurring and forecasted to continue. * WHERE...Fox River from Johnsburg downstream to Red Gate Road in St. Charles, including the Algonquin Lock & Dam tailwater gauge. * WHEN...Until further notice. * IMPACTS...At 12.0 feet, Structures threatened along River Street, Johnson Street, and Maiden Lane in East Dundee. North Harrison Street threatened near Riverside Park in Algonquin. Washington Street threatened in Carpentersville. Water Street, Edwards Avenue, and Elgin Avenue threatened in East Dundee. Bayview Road threatened in Elgin. Low-lying areas of Festival Park are threatened in Elgin. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 7:30 PM CDT Saturday the stage was 11.2 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to continue gradually rising into next week. At this point, it is expected to remain just below Major Flood Stage. - Flood stage is 9.5 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

A Flood Warning means water levels above flood stage are imminent or may already be occurring. Persons along rivers and streams in the warned area should take immediate precautions to protect life and property. These forecasts are based almost entirely on observed precipitation as little to no additional precipitation is currently expected over the next 24 to 48 hours. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov. The next statement will be issued by Sunday afternoon.


Sunday, April 19, 2026

Weather Forecast

Sunny
46.4°F
33.3°F
39.7°F
64%
0 in
0%
0%
13 mph
3.4


Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 6.96 μg/m3
PM10: 7.78 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 176.69 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 5.4 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.77 μg/m3
Ozone: 85.28 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 6:03 AM
Sun Transit: 12:49 AM
Sunset: 7:37 PM
Daylight: 13 hrs 35 mins
Moonrise: 6:57 AM
Moon Transit: 2:55 PM
Moonset: 11:05 PM
Moon Phase: Waxing Crescent
Moon Illumination: 4.9%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

2:13 AM - 4:43 AM
2:25 PM - 4:55 PM

Minor Periods

12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
6:27 AM - 7:57 AM

Action Rating: 3 out of 5

Monday, April 20, 2026

Weather Forecast

Partly Cloudy
45.4°F
33.3°F
39.6°F
60%
0 in
0%
0%
13.2 mph
6.2


Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 7.08 μg/m3
PM10: 7.62 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 177.53 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 10.82 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 2.45 μg/m3
Ozone: 80.84 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 6:01 AM
Sun Transit: 12:49 AM
Sunset: 7:38 PM
Daylight: 13 hrs 37 mins
Moonrise: 7:45 AM
Moon Transit: 4:00 PM
Moonset: 12:05 AM
Moon Phase: Waxing Crescent
Moon Illumination: 10.8%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

3:16 AM - 5:46 AM
3:30 PM - 6:00 PM

Minor Periods

7:15 AM - 8:45 AM
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM

Action Rating: 3 out of 5

Tuesday, April 21, 2026

Weather Forecast

Patchy rain nearby
63.1°F
44.4°F
54.5°F
78%
0.04 in
89%
0%
13.2 mph
5.8


Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 10.4 μg/m3
PM10: 10.9 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 197.33 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 11.19 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 3.17 μg/m3
Ozone: 87.16 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 6:00 AM
Sun Transit: 12:49 AM
Sunset: 7:40 PM
Daylight: 13 hrs 40 mins
Moonrise: 8:45 AM
Moon Transit: 5:04 PM
Moonset: 12:19 AM
Moon Phase: Waxing Crescent
Moon Illumination: 18.8%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

4:21 AM - 6:51 AM
4:34 PM - 7:04 PM

Minor Periods

8:15 AM - 9:45 AM
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM

Action Rating: 2 out of 5

Wednesday, April 22, 2026

Weather Forecast

Partly Cloudy
54.5°F
43°F
48.5°F
85%
0 in
0%
0%
10.3 mph
6.6


Air Quality

AQI: 2 - Moderate
PM2.5: 15.62 μg/m3
PM10: 16.1 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 213.18 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 17.94 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 2.5 μg/m3
Ozone: 64.92 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 5:58 AM
Sun Transit: 12:49 AM
Sunset: 7:41 PM
Daylight: 13 hrs 43 mins
Moonrise: 9:56 AM
Moon Transit: 6:06 PM
Moonset: 1:19 AM
Moon Phase: Waxing Crescent
Moon Illumination: 28.4%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

5:25 AM - 7:55 AM
5:36 PM - 8:06 PM

Minor Periods

9:26 AM - 10:56 AM
12:49 AM - 2:19 AM

Action Rating: 3 out of 5

Thursday, April 23, 2026

Weather Forecast

Patchy rain nearby
65.1°F
51°F
58.9°F
80%
0.02 in
86%
0%
14.3 mph
6.9


Air Quality

AQI: 2 - Moderate
PM2.5: 22.94 μg/m3
PM10: 23.34 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 289.4 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 23.3 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 2.71 μg/m3
Ozone: 57.23 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 5:56 AM
Sun Transit: 12:48 AM
Sunset: 7:42 PM
Daylight: 13 hrs 45 mins
Moonrise: 11:12 AM
Moon Transit: 7:04 PM
Moonset: 2:07 AM
Moon Phase: First Quarter
Moon Illumination: 39.1%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

6:25 AM - 8:55 AM
6:34 PM - 9:04 PM

Minor Periods

10:42 AM - 12:12 AM
1:37 AM - 3:07 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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