Water Temperature of Lake Michigan Near Racine, WI

Current Water Temperature

67.1°F

Measurement Time: Tuesday, September 23, 2025, 10:00 AM 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

17.1°F
Blowing snow
Blowing snow
1.8°F
16.7°F
64%
N 16.3 mph
21.9 mph
0.6°F
12.5°F
0.05 in
0%
9 mi
1030 mbar
0.1

Five Day Weather Forecast

Blowing snow
Fri
H: 19°F
L: 7°F
Partly Cloudy
Sat
H: 23°F
L: 9°F
Cloudy
Sun
H: 26°F
L: 6°F
Overcast
Mon
H: 27°F
L: 16°F
Partly Cloudy
Tue
H: 24°F
L: 18°F

Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 3.85 μg/m3
PM10: 4.05 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 189.85 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 8.05 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.75 μg/m3
Ozone: 69 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 7:07 AM
Sun Transit: 12:03 AM
Sunset: 5:01 PM
Daylight: 9 hrs 55 mins
Moonrise: 2:18 PM
Moon Transit: 10:30 PM
Moonset: 5:43 AM
Moon Phase: Waxing Gibbous
Moon Illumination: 93.4%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

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

Minor Periods

1:48 PM - 3:18 PM
5:13 AM - 6:43 AM

Action Rating: 3 out of 5

Special Weather Statement issued January 30 at 11:24AM CST by NWS Milwaukee/Sullivan WI

Effective: Fri January 30, 2026, 11:24 AM
Expires: Fri January 30, 2026, 2:30 PM

A lake-effect snow band has moved onshore over Milwaukee County and will move south-southwest into eastern Waukesha, Racine, and Kenosha Counties. Expect a burst of heavy snow, quick accumulations on roadways, and rapid reductions in visibility when traveling into this snow band. Reduce speed and leave extra time for travel.


Winter Weather Advisory issued January 30 at 3:02AM CST until January 30 at 6:00PM CST by NWS Chicago IL

Effective: Fri January 30, 2026, 3:02 AM
Expires: Fri January 30, 2026, 2:00 PM

* WHAT...Snow expected, possibly falling heavily at times. A quick 1 to 3 inches of accumulation is expected within just a 2 or 3 hour period. Locally higher amounts possible with lake-enhanced snow over Lake County. * WHERE...DuPage, Lake IL, and Northern Cook Counties. * WHEN...From 9 AM this morning to 6 PM CST this evening. * IMPACTS...Roads, bridges and overpasses will likely become slick and hazardous. Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the evening commute.

Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road conditions for Illinois can be obtained at www.gettingaroundillinois.com. During lake effect snow, the weather can vary from bands of locally heavy snow to dry weather just a few miles away. Visibilities can also vary greatly. Be prepared for rapid changes in weather, visibility, and road conditions.


Winter Weather Advisory issued January 30 at 9:19AM CST until January 30 at 6:00PM CST by NWS Chicago IL

Effective: Fri January 30, 2026, 9:19 AM
Expires: Fri January 30, 2026, 6:00 PM

* WHAT...Snow expected, possibly falling heavily at times. A quick 1 to 3 inches of accumulation is expected within just a 2 or 3 hour period. Locally higher amounts possible with lake-enhanced snow over Lake and northern Cook Counties. * WHERE...DuPage, Lake IL, and Northern Cook Counties. * WHEN...Until 6 PM CST this evening. * IMPACTS...Roads, bridges and overpasses will likely become slick and hazardous. Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the evening commute. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A burst of accumulating snow is expected into this afternoon. The snow during this period may briefly fall at a rate of up to an inch per hour and make for slick travel conditions.

Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation. During lake effect snow, the weather can vary from bands of locally heavy snow to dry weather just a few miles away. Visibilities can also vary greatly. Be prepared for rapid changes in weather, visibility, and road conditions.


Friday, January 30, 2026

Weather Forecast

Blowing snow
18.7°F
6.6°F
12.4°F
70%
0.26 in
83%
31%
16.3 mph
0.3


Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 6.32 μg/m3
PM10: 6.75 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 210.05 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 10.01 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 2.17 μg/m3
Ozone: 64.32 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 7:07 AM
Sun Transit: 12:03 AM
Sunset: 5:01 PM
Daylight: 9 hrs 55 mins
Moonrise: 2:18 PM
Moon Transit: 10:30 PM
Moonset: 5:43 AM
Moon Phase: Waxing Gibbous
Moon Illumination: 93.4%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

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

Minor Periods

1:48 PM - 3:18 PM
5:13 AM - 6:43 AM

Action Rating: 3 out of 5

Saturday, January 31, 2026

Weather Forecast

Partly Cloudy
23.2°F
8.6°F
15.5°F
82%
0 in
0%
13%
15.2 mph
0.3


Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 3.73 μg/m3
PM10: 3.93 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 185.77 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 7.52 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.81 μg/m3
Ozone: 71.08 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 7:06 AM
Sun Transit: 12:04 AM
Sunset: 5:03 PM
Daylight: 9 hrs 57 mins
Moonrise: 3:36 PM
Moon Transit: 11:29 PM
Moonset: 6:32 AM
Moon Phase: Waxing Gibbous
Moon Illumination: 97.9%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

10:50 AM - 1:20 PM
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM

Minor Periods

3:06 PM - 4:36 PM
6:02 AM - 7:32 AM

Action Rating: 4 out of 5

Sunday, February 1, 2026

Weather Forecast

Cloudy
25.5°F
5.9°F
15.8°F
85%
0 in
0%
0%
11.2 mph
0.4


Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 13.06 μg/m3
PM10: 13.39 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 290.85 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 19.41 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 2.49 μg/m3
Ozone: 55.84 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 7:05 AM
Sun Transit: 12:04 AM
Sunset: 5:04 PM
Daylight: 9 hrs 59 mins
Moonrise: 4:56 PM
Moon Transit: 12:00 AM
Moonset: 7:09 AM
Moon Phase: Full
Moon Illumination: 99.9%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
11:47 AM - 2:17 PM

Minor Periods

4:26 PM - 5:56 PM
6:39 AM - 8:09 AM

Action Rating: 4 out of 5

Monday, February 2, 2026

Weather Forecast

Overcast
27.1°F
16.2°F
20°F
86%
0 in
0%
0%
11.2 mph
0.5


Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 8.21 μg/m3
PM10: 8.53 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 217.26 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 11.42 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 2.39 μg/m3
Ozone: 61 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 7:04 AM
Sun Transit: 12:04 AM
Sunset: 5:05 PM
Daylight: 10 hrs 2 mins
Moonrise: 6:12 PM
Moon Transit: 12:24 AM
Moonset: 7:38 AM
Moon Phase: Full
Moon Illumination: 99.4%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
12:39 AM - 3:09 PM

Minor Periods

5:42 PM - 7:12 PM
7:08 AM - 8:38 AM

Action Rating: 4 out of 5

Tuesday, February 3, 2026

Weather Forecast

Partly Cloudy
24.1°F
17.9°F
20.8°F
84%
0 in
0%
7%
9.4 mph
0.4


Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 7.19 μg/m3
PM10: 7.2 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 236.33 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 16.33 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 2.45 μg/m3
Ozone: 57.08 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 7:03 AM
Sun Transit: 12:04 AM
Sunset: 5:07 PM
Daylight: 10 hrs 4 mins
Moonrise: 7:24 PM
Moon Transit: 1:14 AM
Moonset: 8:02 AM
Moon Phase: Full
Moon Illumination: 96.3%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

12:44 AM - 3:14 AM
1:27 PM - 3:57 PM

Minor Periods

6:54 PM - 8:24 PM
7:32 AM - 9:02 AM

Action Rating: 4 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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