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

24.1°F
Overcast
Overcast
8°F
23.8°F
65%
NW 25.1 mph
29.4 mph
8°F
16.7°F
0.01 in
100%
6 mi
1004 mbar
2.5

Five Day Weather Forecast

Light snow
Mon
H: 24°F
L: 13°F
Partly Cloudy
Tue
H: 24°F
L: 12°F
Moderate or heavy snow showers
Wed
H: 38°F
L: 24°F
Fog
Thu
H: 46°F
L: 32°F
Patchy rain nearby
Fri
H: 37°F
L: 35°F

Air Quality

AQI: 2 - Moderate
PM2.5: 3.55 μg/m3
PM10: 3.85 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 200.85 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 4.65 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.65 μg/m3
Ozone: 85 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 7:01 AM
Sun Transit: 1:00 PM
Sunset: 6:58 PM
Daylight: 11 hrs 58 mins
Moonrise: 5:57 AM
Moon Transit: 11:08 AM
Moonset: 4:30 PM
Moon Phase: Waning Crescent
Moon Illumination: 0.6%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
10:38 AM - 1:08 PM

Minor Periods

4:00 PM - 5:30 PM
5:27 AM - 6:57 AM

Action Rating: 3 out of 5

Blizzard Warning issued March 16 at 7:15AM CDT until March 16 at 4:00PM CDT by NWS Milwaukee/Sullivan WI

Effective: Mon March 16, 2026, 7:15 AM
Expires: Mon March 16, 2026, 3:15 PM

...BLIZZARD CONDITIONS WILL CONTINUE THROUGH THIS MORNING... .Blizzard and near blizzard conditions will continue this morning. Snowfall and high wind gusts from 40 to 45 mph will support restricted visibility down to 1/4 mile and snow covered roads, leading to continued hazardous travel impacts. * WHAT...Blizzard conditions. Additional 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...Until 4 PM CDT this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will likely become slick and hazardous. Visibilities may drop below 1/4 mile due to falling and blowing snow.

Persons should consider delaying all travel. Motorists should use extreme caution if travel is absolutely necessary. A Blizzard Warning means severe winter weather conditions are expected or occurring. Falling and blowing snow with strong winds are likely. This will lead to whiteout conditions, making travel extremely dangerous. Do not travel. If you must travel, have a winter survival kit with you. If you get stranded, stay in your vehicle.


Blizzard Warning issued March 16 at 1:04PM CDT until March 16 at 4:00PM CDT by NWS Milwaukee/Sullivan WI

Effective: Mon March 16, 2026, 1:04 PM
Expires: Mon March 16, 2026, 4:00 PM

* WHAT...Blizzard conditions. Additional snow accumulations up to two inches. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph will limit visibility down to 1/4 mile at times. Blowing and drifting snow expected causing snow covered roads. * WHERE...Portions of east central and southeast Wisconsin. * WHEN...Until 4 PM CDT this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will likely become slick and hazardous. Visibilities may drop below 1/4 mile due to falling and blowing snow.

Persons should consider delaying all travel. Motorists should use extreme caution if travel is absolutely necessary. A Blizzard Warning means severe winter weather conditions are expected or occurring. Falling and blowing snow with strong winds are likely. This will lead to whiteout conditions, making travel extremely dangerous. Do not travel. If you must travel, have a winter survival kit with you. If you get stranded, stay in your vehicle.


Winter Weather Advisory issued March 15 at 11:24PM CDT until March 16 at 1:00PM CDT by NWS Chicago IL

Effective: Sun March 15, 2026, 11:24 PM
Expires: Mon March 16, 2026, 9:30 AM

* WHAT...Snow and blowing snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 2 and 5 inches, highest across northwestern portions of the advisory area. Ice accumulations up to a light glaze. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph. * WHERE...La Salle, DuPage, Kane, Kendall, Lake IL, and Northern Cook Counties. * WHEN...Until 1 PM CDT Monday. * IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will likely become slick and hazardous. Plan on slippery road conditions. Blowing snow will cause sharply reduced visibilities, particularly in open areas. The hazardous conditions will impact the Monday morning commute. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches.

Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road conditions for Illinois can be obtained at www.gettingaroundillinois.com. Be prepared for slippery roads. Slow down and use caution while driving. If you are going outside, watch your first few steps taken on stairs, sidewalks, and driveways. These surfaces could be icy and slippery, increasing your risk of a fall and injury.


Winter Weather Advisory issued March 16 at 3:55AM CDT until March 16 at 1:00PM CDT by NWS Chicago IL

Effective: Mon March 16, 2026, 3:55 AM
Expires: Mon March 16, 2026, 1:00 PM

* WHAT...Snow and blowing snow. Additional snow accumulations between 1 and 3 inches. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph. * WHERE...La Salle, DuPage, Kane, Kendall, Lake IL, and Northern Cook Counties. * WHEN...Until 1 PM CDT this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will become slick and hazardous. Plan on slippery road conditions. Blowing snow will cause sharply reduced visibilities, particularly in open areas. The hazardous conditions will impact the Monday morning commute. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches.

Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road conditions for Illinois can be obtained at www.gettingaroundillinois.com. Be prepared for slippery roads. Slow down and use caution while driving. If you are going outside, watch your first few steps taken on stairs, sidewalks, and driveways. These surfaces could be icy and slippery, increasing your risk of a fall and injury.


Special Weather Statement issued March 16 at 12:51PM CDT by NWS Chicago IL

Effective: Mon March 16, 2026, 12:51 PM
Expires: Mon March 16, 2026, 4:00 PM

Snow showers, briefly heavy at times, will continue this afternoon. This combined with northwest winds gusting to 40 mph are resulting in periods of sharply reduced visibility to one quarter mile or less. Use caution if traveling and be prepared for suddenly changing conditions. Allow extra time to reach your destination safely. Reduce speed and keep a safe following distance when driving in poor conditions. Additional snow showers may persist through this evening.


Monday, March 16, 2026

Weather Forecast

Light snow
24.1°F
12.7°F
22.8°F
79%
0.44 in
75%
75%
34 mph
0.6


Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 2.56 μg/m3
PM10: 2.88 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 182.49 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 4.6 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.52 μg/m3
Ozone: 89.2 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 7:01 AM
Sun Transit: 1:00 PM
Sunset: 6:58 PM
Daylight: 11 hrs 58 mins
Moonrise: 5:57 AM
Moon Transit: 11:08 AM
Moonset: 4:30 PM
Moon Phase: Waning Crescent
Moon Illumination: 0.6%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
10:38 AM - 1:08 PM

Minor Periods

4:00 PM - 5:30 PM
5:27 AM - 6:57 AM

Action Rating: 3 out of 5

Tuesday, March 17, 2026

Weather Forecast

Partly Cloudy
23.7°F
11.5°F
18.3°F
70%
0 in
0%
3%
15.2 mph
0


Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 4.39 μg/m3
PM10: 4.69 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 198.29 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 4.19 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.7 μg/m3
Ozone: 85.6 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 6:59 AM
Sun Transit: 12:58 AM
Sunset: 7:00 PM
Daylight: 12 hrs 1 mins
Moonrise: 6:20 AM
Moon Transit: 11:54 AM
Moonset: 5:41 PM
Moon Phase: New
Moon Illumination: 0.1%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
11:24 AM - 1:54 PM

Minor Periods

5:11 PM - 6:41 PM
5:50 AM - 7:20 AM

Action Rating: 5 out of 5

Wednesday, March 18, 2026

Weather Forecast

Moderate or heavy snow showers
37.9°F
23.7°F
30.6°F
88%
0.15 in
63%
17%
13.2 mph
1


Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 11.03 μg/m3
PM10: 11.48 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 221.01 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 10.32 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 4.29 μg/m3
Ozone: 86.92 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 6:57 AM
Sun Transit: 12:58 AM
Sunset: 7:01 PM
Daylight: 12 hrs 3 mins
Moonrise: 6:41 AM
Moon Transit: 12:41 AM
Moonset: 6:54 PM
Moon Phase: New
Moon Illumination: 2.2%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

12:07 AM - 2:37 AM
12:11 AM - 2:41 PM

Minor Periods

6:24 PM - 7:54 PM
6:11 AM - 7:41 AM

Action Rating: 3 out of 5

Thursday, March 19, 2026

Weather Forecast

Fog
45.5°F
31.6°F
35.7°F
96%
0 in
0%
0%
6.7 mph
1


Air Quality

AQI: 2 - Moderate
PM2.5: 30.02 μg/m3
PM10: 30.56 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 265.75 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 24.7 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 3.56 μg/m3
Ozone: 81.32 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 6:56 AM
Sun Transit: 12:58 AM
Sunset: 7:02 PM
Daylight: 12 hrs 6 mins
Moonrise: 7:02 AM
Moon Transit: 12:31 AM
Moonset: 8:09 PM
Moon Phase: New
Moon Illumination: 0.3%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

12:01 AM - 2:31 AM
12:01 AM - 2:31 AM

Minor Periods

7:39 PM - 9:09 PM
6:32 AM - 8:02 AM

Action Rating: 4 out of 5

Friday, March 20, 2026

Weather Forecast

Patchy rain nearby
37.2°F
34.9°F
35.8°F
99%
0.03 in
89%
0%
13.6 mph
1


Air Quality

AQI: 2 - Moderate
PM2.5: 33.47 μg/m3
PM10: 33.8 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 376.33 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 41.87 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 3.76 μg/m3
Ozone: 59.69 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 6:54 AM
Sun Transit: 9:27 AM
Sunset: 7:03 PM
Daylight: 12 hrs 9 mins
Moonrise: 7:24 AM
Moon Transit: 2:17 PM
Moonset: 9:26 PM
Moon Phase: New
Moon Illumination: 2.8%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

1:42 AM - 4:12 AM
1:47 PM - 4:17 PM

Minor Periods

8:56 PM - 10:26 PM
6:54 AM - 8:24 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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