Water Temperature of Lake Michigan Near Racine, WI
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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
Humidity: 93%
Heat Index: 40.5°F
Feels Like: 33.8°F
Wind: SE 7.5 mph
Wind Gusts: 15 mph
Wind Chill: 33.8°F
Dew Point: 33.8°F
Chance of Precipitation: 0%
Precipitation: 0 in
Cloud Cover: 100%
Visibility: 2 mi
UV Index: 0
Five Day Weather Forecast

Sat
H: 38°F
L: 35°F

Sun
H: 43°F
L: 30°F

Mon
H: 19°F
L: 13°F

Tue
H: 24°F
L: 10°F

Wed
H: 27°F
L: 19°F
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 22.35 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 7.25 μg/m3
Ozone: 18 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 11:51 AM
Sunset: 4:24 PM
Daylight: 9 hrs 4 mins
Moon Transit: 3:23 AM
Moonset: 12:21 AM
Moon Phase: First Quarter
Moon Illumination: 51.8%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
2:53 AM - 5:23 AM2:53 AM - 5:23 AM
Minor Periods
10:57 AM - 12:27 AM12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
Wind Advisory issued December 27 at 1:30PM CST until December 29 at 6:00PM CST by NWS Milwaukee/Sullivan WI
Effective: Sat December 27, 2025, 1:30 PM
Expires: Sat December 27, 2025, 9:30 PM
* WHAT...Northwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. A few gusts to 55 mph may occur along the Lake Michigan shoreline. * WHERE...Portions of east central, south central, and southeast Wisconsin. * WHEN...From 6 PM Sunday to 6 PM CST Monday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.
Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution.
Wind Advisory issued December 27 at 1:25PM CST until December 29 at 6:00PM CST by NWS Chicago IL
Effective: Sat December 27, 2025, 1:25 PM
Expires: Sat December 27, 2025, 11:30 PM
* WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. A few gusts to 55 mph possible. * WHERE...Portions of central, east central, north central, and northeast Illinois and northwest Indiana. * WHEN...From 6 PM CST /7 PM EST/ Sunday to 6 PM CST /7 PM EST/ Monday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.
Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially on north to south roads and for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. Secure outdoor objects, including holiday decorations.
Winter Weather Advisory issued December 27 at 10:08AM CST until December 29 at 12:00PM CST by NWS Milwaukee/Sullivan WI
Effective: Sat December 27, 2025, 10:08 AM
Expires: Sat December 27, 2025, 6:15 PM
* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 2 and 4 inches. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph. * WHERE...Portions of east central, south central, and southeast Wisconsin. * WHEN...From 9 PM Sunday to noon CST Monday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the Monday morning commute. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches.
Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.
Winter Weather Advisory issued December 27 at 2:22PM CST until December 29 at 12:00PM CST by NWS Milwaukee/Sullivan WI
Effective: Sat December 27, 2025, 2:22 PM
Expires: Sat December 27, 2025, 10:30 PM
* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 2 and 4 inches. Winds gusting as high as 55 mph. * WHERE...Portions of east central, south central, and southeast Wisconsin. * WHEN...From 6 PM Sunday to noon CST Monday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions could impact the Monday morning commute. Strong winds could cause tree damage.
Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.
Weather Forecast
Average Temperature: 36.8°F
Average Humidity: 96%
Wind: 13.2 mph
UV Index: 0.2
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 26.05 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 4.91 μg/m3
Ozone: 14.48 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 11:51 AM
Sunset: 4:24 PM
Daylight: 9 hrs 4 mins
Moon Transit: 3:23 AM
Moonset: 12:21 AM
Moon Phase: First Quarter
Moon Illumination: 51.8%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
2:53 AM - 5:23 AM2:53 AM - 5:23 AM
Minor Periods
10:57 AM - 12:27 AM12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Average Temperature: 40.3°F
Average Humidity: 96%
Wind: 28.6 mph
UV Index: 0.1
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 26.05 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 5.61 μg/m3
Ozone: 15.36 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 11:52 AM
Sunset: 4:25 PM
Daylight: 9 hrs 5 mins
Moon Transit: 6:40 PM
Moonset: 12:33 AM
Moon Phase: First Quarter
Moon Illumination: 63.0%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
6:05 AM - 8:35 AM6:10 PM - 8:40 PM
Minor Periods
11:19 AM - 12:49 AM12:03 AM - 1:33 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Average Temperature: 18°F
Average Humidity: 74%
Wind: 31.3 mph
UV Index: 0.2
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 6.29 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.66 μg/m3
Ozone: 58.6 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 11:52 AM
Sunset: 4:25 PM
Daylight: 9 hrs 5 mins
Moon Transit: 7:32 PM
Moonset: 1:48 AM
Moon Phase: First Quarter
Moon Illumination: 73.5%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
6:55 AM - 9:25 AM7:02 PM - 9:32 PM
Minor Periods
11:44 AM - 1:14 PM1:18 AM - 2:48 AM
Action Rating: 3 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Average Temperature: 17°F
Average Humidity: 64%
Wind: 19.9 mph
UV Index: 0.2
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 5.41 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.97 μg/m3
Ozone: 71.68 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 11:53 AM
Sunset: 4:26 PM
Daylight: 9 hrs 6 mins
Moon Transit: 8:30 PM
Moonset: 3:07 AM
Moon Phase: Waxing Gibbous
Moon Illumination: 82.8%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
7:50 AM - 10:20 AM8:00 PM - 10:30 PM
Minor Periods
12:16 AM - 1:46 PM2:37 AM - 4:07 AM
Action Rating: 3 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Average Temperature: 24°F
Average Humidity: 75%
Wind: 17.7 mph
UV Index: 0.2
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 6.93 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 2.08 μg/m3
Ozone: 62.54 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 11:53 AM
Sunset: 4:27 PM
Daylight: 9 hrs 6 mins
Moon Transit: 9:32 PM
Moonset: 4:29 AM
Moon Phase: Waxing Gibbous
Moon Illumination: 90.5%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
8:50 AM - 11:20 AM9:02 PM - 11:32 PM
Minor Periods
12:56 AM - 2:26 PM3:59 AM - 5:29 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
