Water Temperature of Lake Michigan Near Racine, WI
Current Water Temperature
Measurement Time: Tuesday, September 23, 2025, 10:00 AM CDT
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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

Five Day Weather Forecast

Fri
H: 45°F
L: 33°F

Sat
H: 41°F
L: 27°F

Sun
H: 69°F
L: 41°F

Mon
H: 70°F
L: 60°F

Tue
H: 65°F
L: 58°F
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 9.15 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.75 μg/m3
Ozone: 72 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:51 AM
Sunset: 7:27 PM
Daylight: 13 hrs 9 mins
Moon Transit: 7:22 AM
Moonset: 11:52 AM
Moon Phase: Last Quarter
Moon Illumination: 31.0%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
6:52 AM - 9:22 AM7:36 PM - 10:06 PM
Minor Periods
11:22 AM - 12:52 AM2:28 AM - 3:58 AM
Action Rating: 3 out of 5
Flood Watch issued April 9 at 9:45AM CDT until April 12 at 1:00AM CDT by NWS Chicago IL
Effective: Thu April 9, 2026, 9:45 AM
Expires: Fri April 10, 2026, 3:45 AM
...The National Weather Service in Chicago IL has issued a Flood Watch for the following rivers in Illinois... Des Plaines River at Lincolnshire affecting Lake IL and Northern Cook zones. For the Des Plaines River...including Russell, Gurnee, Lincolnshire...flooding is possible. * WHAT...Flooding is possible. * WHERE...Des Plaines River from Townline Road in Libertyville downstream to Palatine Road in Prospect Heights, including the Lincolnshire gauge. * WHEN...From this morning to early Sunday morning. * IMPACTS...At 13.0 feet, Low-lying trails in Wright Woods Forest Preserve are inundated. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 8:45 AM CDT Thursday the stage was 12.3 feet. - Forecast...The river may rise to rise to a crest near flood stage Saturday morning after additional rainfall tonight. - Flood stage is 12.5 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
A Flood Watch means water levels above flood stage are possible, but not yet certain, based upon the latest forecasts. Persons along rivers and streams in the watch area should monitor the latest forecasts and be prepared to take action should flooding develop. These forecasts are based on observed precipitation as well as forecast precipitation 24 hours into the future. Changes to the rainfall forecast, or any additional rainfall after 24 hours, may cause changes to these river forecasts. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov. The next statement will be issued by late tonight.
Flood Warning issued April 9 at 9:12AM CDT until April 11 at 1:00AM CDT by NWS Chicago IL
Effective: Thu April 9, 2026, 9:12 AM
Expires: Fri April 10, 2026, 3:15 AM
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Illinois... Des Plaines River near Gurnee affecting Lake IL County. Des Plaines River near Russell affecting Lake IL County. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and forecasted to continue. * WHERE...Des Plaines River from IL/WI state line downstream to US-41 in Gurnee, including the Russell gauge. * WHEN...Until early Saturday morning. * IMPACTS...At 8.0 feet, Agricultural and park land are inundated near the river. Residential property is threatened near the river. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 8:30 AM CDT Thursday the stage was 7.9 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to continue gradually falling over the next day or two, and fall below flood stage Saturday morning. - Flood stage is 7.0 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 on observed precipitation as well as forecast precipitation 24 hours into the future. Changes to the rainfall forecast, or any additional rainfall after 24 hours, may cause changes to these river forecasts. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov. The next statement will be issued by late tonight.
Flood Warning issued April 9 at 9:12AM CDT until April 13 at 4:00AM CDT by NWS Chicago IL
Effective: Thu April 9, 2026, 9:12 AM
Expires: Fri April 10, 2026, 3:15 AM
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Illinois... Des Plaines River near Gurnee affecting Lake IL County. Des Plaines River near Russell affecting Lake IL County. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and forecasted to continue. * WHERE...Des Plaines River from US-41 in Gurnee downstream to Townline Road in Vernon Hills, including the Gurnee gauge. * WHEN...Until early Monday morning. * IMPACTS...At 9.0 feet, Kilbourne Road and Emerald Avenue are threatened near Grand Avenue in Gurnee. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 8:30 AM CDT Thursday the stage was 8.2 feet. - Forecast...The river level is expected to continue gradually falling over the next few days, and fall below flood stage early next week. - Flood stage is 7.0 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 on observed precipitation as well as forecast precipitation 24 hours into the future. Changes to the rainfall forecast, or any additional rainfall after 24 hours, may cause changes to these river forecasts. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov. The next statement will be issued by late tonight.
Flood Warning issued April 9 at 9:09AM CDT by NWS Chicago IL
Effective: Thu April 9, 2026, 9:09 AM
Expires: Fri April 10, 2026, 3:15 AM
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Illinois... Fox River at Algonquin Lock & Dam tailwater affecting Lake IL, Kane and McHenry Counties. For the Fox River (Illinois)...including Algonquin Lock & Dam tailwater...Minor flooding is forecasted. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring 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 10.0 feet, Winaki Trail and Onaway Trail are threatened south of Algonquin. Athletic fields are inundated at Judson College in Elgin. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 8:30 AM CDT Thursday the stage was 9.7 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to hover between 9.7 and 9.9 feet through this weekend before gradually falling early next week. - 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 on observed precipitation as well as forecast precipitation 24 hours into the future. Changes to the rainfall forecast, or any additional rainfall after 24 hours, may cause changes to these river forecasts. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov. The next statement will be issued by late tonight.
Flood Warning issued April 9 at 9:12PM CDT by NWS Chicago IL
Effective: Thu April 9, 2026, 9:12 PM
Expires: Fri April 10, 2026, 3:15 PM
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Illinois... Fox River at Algonquin Lock & Dam tailwater affecting Kane, McHenry and Lake IL Counties. For the Fox River (Illinois)...including Algonquin Lock & Dam tailwater...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * 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 10.0 feet, Winaki Trail and Onaway Trail are threatened south of Algonquin. Athletic fields inundated at Judson College in Elgin. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 8:30 PM CDT Thursday the stage was 9.8 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to slowly rise to just above 10 feet by Friday afternoon and evening before gradually falling into next week. - 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 on observed precipitation as well as forecast precipitation 24 hours into the future. Changes to the rainfall forecast, or any additional rainfall after 24 hours, may cause changes to these river forecasts. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov. The next statement will be issued by Friday afternoon.
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 16.98 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.95 μg/m3
Ozone: 67.28 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:51 AM
Sunset: 7:27 PM
Daylight: 13 hrs 9 mins
Moon Transit: 7:22 AM
Moonset: 11:52 AM
Moon Phase: Last Quarter
Moon Illumination: 31.0%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
6:52 AM - 9:22 AM7:36 PM - 10:06 PM
Minor Periods
11:22 AM - 12:52 AM2:28 AM - 3:58 AM
Action Rating: 3 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 12.44 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.93 μg/m3
Ozone: 75.84 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:51 AM
Sunset: 7:28 PM
Daylight: 13 hrs 12 mins
Moon Transit: 8:11 AM
Moonset: 1:00 PM
Moon Phase: Last Quarter
Moon Illumination: 21.1%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
7:41 AM - 10:11 AM8:24 PM - 10:54 PM
Minor Periods
12:30 AM - 2:00 PM3:00 AM - 4:30 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 11.56 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 3.45 μg/m3
Ozone: 83.6 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:51 AM
Sunset: 7:29 PM
Daylight: 13 hrs 15 mins
Moon Transit: 8:58 AM
Moonset: 2:09 PM
Moon Phase: Waning Crescent
Moon Illumination: 12.6%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
8:28 AM - 10:58 AM9:10 PM - 11:40 PM
Minor Periods
1:39 PM - 3:09 PM3:27 AM - 4:57 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 7.56 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.66 μg/m3
Ozone: 80.4 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:51 AM
Sunset: 7:30 PM
Daylight: 13 hrs 18 mins
Moon Transit: 9:44 AM
Moonset: 3:19 PM
Moon Phase: Waning Crescent
Moon Illumination: 6.1%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM9:14 AM - 11:44 AM
Minor Periods
2:49 PM - 4:19 PM3:51 AM - 5:21 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 8.55 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.68 μg/m3
Ozone: 70.85 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:50 AM
Sunset: 7:32 PM
Daylight: 13 hrs 21 mins
Moon Transit: 10:30 AM
Moonset: 4:30 PM
Moon Phase: Waning Crescent
Moon Illumination: 1.9%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM10:00 AM - 12:30 AM
Minor Periods
4:00 PM - 5:30 PM4:12 AM - 5:42 AM
Action Rating: 3 out of 5
