Water Temperature of Lake Michigan Near Racine, WI
Current Water Temperature
Measurement Time: Wednesday, May 21, 2025, 5:30 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 / 175 meters
Nearest Address:
Offshore
Racine, WI 53403
Racine County
GPS Coordinates: 42.703, -87.649
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Weather Near Racine, Wisconsin
Current Weather

Humidity: 93%
Feels Like: 39.1°F
Wind: NE 16.6 mph
Wind Gusts: 22.5 mph
Precipitation: 0 in
Cloud Cover: 100%
Visibility: 3 mi
UV Index: 1.6
Five Day Weather Forecast

Wed
H: 52°F
L: 42°F

Thu
H: 50°F
L: 45°F

Fri
H: 55°F
L: 44°F

Sat
H: 48°F
L: 47°F

Sun
H: 54°F
L: 49°F
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 0 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 0 μg/m3
Ozone: 0 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:47 AM
Sunset: 8:13 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs 51 mins
Moon Transit: 7:54 AM
Moonset: 1:44 PM
Moon Phase: Last Quarter
Moon Illumination: 22.6%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
7:24 AM - 9:54 AM8:07 PM - 10:37 PM
Minor Periods
1:14 PM - 2:44 PM1:48 AM - 3:18 AM
Action Rating: 3 out of 5
Beach Hazards Statement issued May 21 at 2:08AM CDT until May 22 at 1:00AM CDT by NWS Milwaukee/Sullivan WI
Effective: Wed May 21, 2025, 2:08 AM
Expires: Wed May 21, 2025, 1:00 PM
* WHAT...Life threatening waves of 3 to 5 feet and dangerous currents are expected. * WHERE...Sheboygan, Ozaukee, Milwaukee, Racine and Kenosha Counties. * WHEN...Through late tonight. * IMPACTS...Dangerous swimming conditions are expected due to high waves and onshore winds.
Stay out of the water and away from dangerous areas like piers and breakwalls. Strong structural and longshore currents are expected. Rip currents are possible.
Beach Hazards Statement issued May 21 at 2:08AM CDT until May 22 at 1:00AM CDT by NWS Milwaukee/Sullivan WI
Effective: Wed May 21, 2025, 2:08 AM
Expires: Wed May 21, 2025, 1:00 PM
* WHAT...Life threatening waves of 3 to 5 feet and dangerous currents are expected. * WHERE...Sheboygan, Ozaukee, Milwaukee, Racine and Kenosha Counties. * WHEN...Through late tonight. * IMPACTS...Dangerous swimming conditions are expected due to high waves and onshore winds.
Stay out of the water and away from dangerous areas like piers and breakwalls. Strong structural and longshore currents are expected. Rip currents are possible.
Beach Hazards Statement issued May 21 at 2:08AM CDT until May 22 at 1:00AM CDT by NWS Milwaukee/Sullivan WI
Effective: Wed May 21, 2025, 2:08 AM
Expires: Wed May 21, 2025, 1:00 PM
* WHAT...Life threatening waves of 3 to 5 feet and dangerous currents are expected. * WHERE...Sheboygan, Ozaukee, Milwaukee, Racine and Kenosha Counties. * WHEN...Through late tonight. * IMPACTS...Dangerous swimming conditions are expected due to high waves and onshore winds.
Stay out of the water and away from dangerous areas like piers and breakwalls. Strong structural and longshore currents are expected. Rip currents are possible.
Beach Hazards Statement issued May 21 at 2:08AM CDT until May 22 at 1:00AM CDT by NWS Milwaukee/Sullivan WI
Effective: Wed May 21, 2025, 2:08 AM
Expires: Wed May 21, 2025, 1:00 PM
* WHAT...Life threatening waves of 3 to 5 feet and dangerous currents are expected. * WHERE...Sheboygan, Ozaukee, Milwaukee, Racine and Kenosha Counties. * WHEN...Through late tonight. * IMPACTS...Dangerous swimming conditions are expected due to high waves and onshore winds.
Stay out of the water and away from dangerous areas like piers and breakwalls. Strong structural and longshore currents are expected. Rip currents are possible.
Weather Forecast
Average Temperature: 47.3°F
Average Humidity: 75%
Wind: 20.8 mph
UV Index: 1.9
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 5.29 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 0.74 μg/m3
Ozone: 68.46 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:47 AM
Sunset: 8:13 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs 51 mins
Moon Transit: 7:54 AM
Moonset: 1:44 PM
Moon Phase: Last Quarter
Moon Illumination: 22.6%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
7:24 AM - 9:54 AM8:07 PM - 10:37 PM
Minor Periods
1:14 PM - 2:44 PM1:48 AM - 3:18 AM
Action Rating: 3 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Average Temperature: 46.3°F
Average Humidity: 81%
Wind: 15.9 mph
UV Index: 0
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 0 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 0 μg/m3
Ozone: 0 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:47 AM
Sunset: 8:14 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs 53 mins
Moon Transit: 11:46 AM
Moonset: 2:59 PM
Moon Phase: Waning Crescent
Moon Illumination: 13.9%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
11:16 AM - 1:46 PM11:16 AM - 1:46 PM
Minor Periods
2:29 PM - 3:59 PM2:09 AM - 3:39 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Average Temperature: 49.9°F
Average Humidity: 74%
Wind: 8.5 mph
UV Index: 2
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 0 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 0 μg/m3
Ozone: 0 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:47 AM
Sunset: 8:15 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs 54 mins
Moon Transit: 9:31 AM
Moonset: 4:17 PM
Moon Phase: Waning Crescent
Moon Illumination: 7.0%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM9:01 AM - 11:31 AM
Minor Periods
3:47 PM - 5:17 PM2:31 AM - 4:01 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Average Temperature: 48.5°F
Average Humidity: 88%
Wind: 9.8 mph
UV Index: 2
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 0 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 0 μg/m3
Ozone: 0 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:47 AM
Sunset: 8:16 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs 56 mins
Moon Transit: 10:23 AM
Moonset: 5:37 PM
Moon Phase: Waning Crescent
Moon Illumination: 2.4%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM9:53 AM - 12:23 AM
Minor Periods
5:07 PM - 6:37 PM2:54 AM - 4:24 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Average Temperature: 50.9°F
Average Humidity: 86%
Wind: 14.8 mph
UV Index: 3
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 0 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 0 μg/m3
Ozone: 0 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:47 AM
Sunset: 8:17 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs 58 mins
Moon Transit: 11:18 AM
Moonset: 7:01 PM
Moon Phase: Waning Crescent
Moon Illumination: 0.2%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM10:48 AM - 1:18 PM
Minor Periods
6:31 PM - 8:01 PM3:22 AM - 4:52 AM
Action Rating: 4 out of 5