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 / 175 meters
Nearest Address:
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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: 45.8°F
Wind: SSW 7.2 mph
Wind Gusts: 11.4 mph
Precipitation: 0 in
Cloud Cover: 100%
Visibility: 9 mi
UV Index: 0
Five Day Weather Forecast

Tue
H: 50°F
L: 44°F

Wed
H: 36°F
L: 30°F

Thu
H: 32°F
L: 25°F

Fri
H: 36°F
L: 25°F

Sat
H: 33°F
L: 27°F
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 7.05 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.45 μg/m3
Ozone: 38 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 11:37 AM
Sunset: 4:20 PM
Daylight: 9 hrs 26 mins
Moon Transit: 4:07 PM
Moonset: 8:53 PM
Moon Phase: Waxing Crescent
Moon Illumination: 25.0%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
3:32 AM - 6:02 AM3:37 PM - 6:07 PM
Minor Periods
8:23 PM - 9:53 PM10:59 AM - 12:29 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
Wind Advisory issued November 25 at 10:01AM CST until November 26 at 6:00PM CST by NWS Milwaukee/Sullivan WI
Effective: Tue November 25, 2025, 10:01 AM
Expires: Tue November 25, 2025, 6:15 PM
* WHAT...West winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph expected. * WHERE...Sheboygan, Kenosha, Milwaukee, Ozaukee, and Racine Counties. * WHEN...From 6 AM to 6 PM CST Wednesday. * 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 November 25 at 2:30PM CST until November 26 at 6:00PM CST by NWS Milwaukee/Sullivan WI
Effective: Tue November 25, 2025, 2:30 PM
Expires: Tue November 25, 2025, 10:30 PM
* WHAT...West to northwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph expected. * WHERE...Portions of east central, south central, and southeast Wisconsin. * WHEN...From 6 AM to 6 PM CST Wednesday. * 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 November 25 at 9:47AM CST until November 26 at 9:00PM CST by NWS Chicago IL
Effective: Tue November 25, 2025, 9:47 AM
Expires: Tue November 25, 2025, 8:00 PM
* WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. * WHERE...In Illinois, Central Cook, DuPage, Lake IL, Northern Cook, and Southern Cook Counties. In Indiana, Benton, Jasper, Lake IN, Newton, and Porter Counties. * WHEN...From 3 AM CST /4 AM EST/ to 9 PM CST /10 PM EST/ Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects, including holiday decorations. 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 on north to south roads. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Sporadic localized gusts up to 55 to 60 mph are possible during the day on Wednesday.
Secure lightweight outdoor objects, including holiday decorations and furniture. Use plenty of extra caution when driving a high profile vehicle.
Wind Advisory issued November 25 at 3:01PM CST until November 26 at 9:00PM CST by NWS Chicago IL
Effective: Tue November 25, 2025, 3:01 PM
Expires: Wed November 26, 2025, 1:15 AM
* WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. * WHERE...Portions of central, east central, north central, and northeast Illinois and northwest Indiana. * WHEN...From 3 AM CST /4 AM EST/ to 9 PM CST /10 PM EST/ Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects, including holiday decorations. 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 on north to south roads. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Sporadic localized gusts up to 55 to 60 mph are possible during the day on Wednesday.
Secure lightweight outdoor objects, including holiday decorations and furniture. Use plenty of extra caution when driving a high profile vehicle.
Wind Advisory issued November 25 at 10:01AM CST until November 26 at 6:00PM CST by NWS Milwaukee/Sullivan WI
Effective: Tue November 25, 2025, 10:01 AM
Expires: Tue November 25, 2025, 6:15 PM
* WHAT...West winds 20 to 25 mph with gusts up to 45 mph expected. * WHERE...Portions of east central, south central, and southeast Wisconsin. * WHEN...From 6 AM to 6 PM CST Wednesday. * 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 November 25 at 9:47AM CST until November 26 at 9:00PM CST by NWS Chicago IL
Effective: Tue November 25, 2025, 9:47 AM
Expires: Tue November 25, 2025, 8:00 PM
* WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. * WHERE...Portions of central, east central, north central, and northeast Illinois. * WHEN...From 3 AM to 9 PM CST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects, including holiday decorations. 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 on north to south roads. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Sporadic localized gusts up to 55 to 60 mph are possible during the day on Wednesday.
Secure lightweight outdoor objects, including holiday decorations and furniture. Use plenty of extra caution when driving a high profile vehicle on Wednesday.
Winter Weather Advisory issued November 25 at 2:24PM CST until November 26 at 6:00PM CST by NWS Milwaukee/Sullivan WI
Effective: Tue November 25, 2025, 2:24 PM
Expires: Tue November 25, 2025, 10:30 PM
* WHAT...Snow and gusty winds expected. Total snow accumulations up to 1 to 3 inches. Winds gusting as high as 45 MPH, causing the snow to blow and drift. * WHERE...Portions of central and east central Wisconsin. * WHEN...From 6 AM to 6 PM CST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions and pockets of reduced visibility. The hazardous conditions could impact the Wednesday morning and evening commutes. 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.
Weather Forecast
Average Temperature: 46.9°F
Average Humidity: 95%
Wind: 12.1 mph
UV Index: 0
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 29.56 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 10.54 μg/m3
Ozone: 21.64 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 11:37 AM
Sunset: 4:20 PM
Daylight: 9 hrs 26 mins
Moon Transit: 4:07 PM
Moonset: 8:53 PM
Moon Phase: Waxing Crescent
Moon Illumination: 25.0%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
3:32 AM - 6:02 AM3:37 PM - 6:07 PM
Minor Periods
8:23 PM - 9:53 PM10:59 AM - 12:29 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Average Temperature: 34.7°F
Average Humidity: 82%
Wind: 29.3 mph
UV Index: 0.2
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 7.7 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 2.01 μg/m3
Ozone: 52.8 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 11:38 AM
Sunset: 4:20 PM
Daylight: 9 hrs 24 mins
Moon Transit: 4:54 PM
Moonset: 10:02 PM
Moon Phase: First Quarter
Moon Illumination: 35.3%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
4:20 AM - 6:50 AM4:24 PM - 6:54 PM
Minor Periods
9:32 PM - 11:02 PM11:27 AM - 12:57 AM
Action Rating: 4 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Average Temperature: 28.4°F
Average Humidity: 68%
Wind: 24.6 mph
UV Index: 0.2
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 3.16 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.39 μg/m3
Ozone: 73.72 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 11:38 AM
Sunset: 4:20 PM
Daylight: 9 hrs 22 mins
Moon Transit: 5:40 PM
Moonset: 11:11 PM
Moon Phase: First Quarter
Moon Illumination: 46.5%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
5:07 AM - 7:37 AM5:10 PM - 7:40 PM
Minor Periods
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM11:51 AM - 1:21 PM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Average Temperature: 28.8°F
Average Humidity: 66%
Wind: 17.9 mph
UV Index: 0.3
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 6.99 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.96 μg/m3
Ozone: 66.2 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 11:38 AM
Sunset: 4:19 PM
Daylight: 9 hrs 21 mins
Moon Transit: 6:25 PM
Moonset: 12:11 AM
Moon Phase: First Quarter
Moon Illumination: 57.8%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
5:52 AM - 8:22 AM5:55 PM - 8:25 PM
Minor Periods
12:12 AM - 1:42 PM12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Average Temperature: 31.1°F
Average Humidity: 77%
Wind: 21 mph
UV Index: 0
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 18.26 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 6.11 μg/m3
Ozone: 49.77 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 11:39 AM
Sunset: 4:19 PM
Daylight: 9 hrs 19 mins
Moon Transit: 8:12 PM
Moonset: 12:22 AM
Moon Phase: First Quarter
Moon Illumination: 68.7%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
7:42 PM - 10:12 PM7:42 PM - 10:12 PM
Minor Periods
12:33 AM - 2:03 PM12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
