Water Temperature of Lake Michigan Near Wilmette, IL

Current Water Temperature

52.7°F

Measurement Time: Tuesday, November 4, 2025, 8:10 AM CST

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Lake Michigan

Station Name: Wilmette Buoy, IL
Station Type: Buoy
Data Source: National Data Buoy Center

Elevation Above Sea Level: 574 feet

Nearest Address:
Offshore
Wilmette, IL 60091
Cook County

GPS Coordinates: 42.135, -87.655

Nearby Water Temperatures

Lake Michigan, Chicago, IL (17.4 mi)
Lake Michigan, Waukegan, IL (17.6 mi)
Chicago River, Chicago, IL (20.6 mi)
Lake Michigan, Winthrop Harbor, IL (25.4 mi)
Fox River, McHenry, IL (33.2 mi)
Cal-Sag Channel, Blue Island, IL (33.3 mi)
Grand Calumet River, Chicago, IL (33.9 mi)
Indiana Harbor Canal, East Chicago, IN (34.9 mi)
Grand Calumet River, Hammond, IN (36.6 mi)
Lake Michigan, Racine, WI (39.2 mi)
Chicago Sanitary and Ship Canal, Romeoville, IL (40 mi)
Hart Ditch, Munster, IN (40.7 mi)
Little Calumet River, Gary, IN (41.7 mi)
Deep River, Lake Station, IN (43.3 mi)
Fox River, Burlington, WI (43.9 mi)

Weather Near Wilmette, Illinois

Current Weather

55°F
Clear
Clear
52.1°F
56.1°F
31%
W 10.5 mph
21 mph
54.5°F
29.6°F
0 in
25%
9 mi
1006 mbar
0

Five Day Weather Forecast

Sunny
Fri
H: 69°F
L: 30°F
Moderate or heavy snow showers
Sat
H: 34°F
L: 27°F
Overcast
Sun
H: 29°F
L: 25°F
Partly Cloudy
Mon
H: 36°F
L: 23°F
Patchy rain nearby
Tue
H: 35°F
L: 33°F

Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 5.55 μg/m3
PM10: 6.65 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 169.85 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 8.85 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 2.85 μg/m3
Ozone: 77 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 6:29 AM
Sun Transit: 12:03 AM
Sunset: 5:38 PM
Daylight: 11 hrs 9 mins
Moonrise: 1:18 PM
Moon Transit: 9:18 PM
Moonset: 4:25 AM
Moon Phase: Waxing Gibbous
Moon Illumination: 82.3%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

8:38 AM - 11:08 AM
8:48 PM - 11:18 PM

Minor Periods

12:48 AM - 2:18 PM
3:55 AM - 5:25 AM

Action Rating: 2 out of 5

Special Weather Statement issued February 27 at 9:40AM CST by NWS Chicago IL

Effective: Fri February 27, 2026, 9:40 AM
Expires: Fri February 27, 2026, 5:00 PM

The combination of warm temperatures in the low to mid 60s, relative humidity values dropping to the 25 to 35 percent range, and southwest winds gusting 30 to 35 mph will lead to a threat for brush and grass fire spread this afternoon. Limit outdoor activities that involve open flame or sparks, including operating farm equipment, parking on grass, and improperly discarding smoking materials.


Friday, February 27, 2026

Weather Forecast

Sunny
68.5°F
29.5°F
45.7°F
57%
0 in
0%
0%
13.4 mph
0.7


Air Quality

AQI: 2 - Moderate
PM2.5: 23.09 μg/m3
PM10: 24.86 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 271.29 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 29.06 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 5.19 μg/m3
Ozone: 46.36 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 6:29 AM
Sun Transit: 12:03 AM
Sunset: 5:38 PM
Daylight: 11 hrs 9 mins
Moonrise: 1:18 PM
Moon Transit: 9:18 PM
Moonset: 4:25 AM
Moon Phase: Waxing Gibbous
Moon Illumination: 82.3%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

8:38 AM - 11:08 AM
8:48 PM - 11:18 PM

Minor Periods

12:48 AM - 2:18 PM
3:55 AM - 5:25 AM

Action Rating: 2 out of 5

Saturday, February 28, 2026

Weather Forecast

Moderate or heavy snow showers
33.8°F
27.3°F
32.2°F
65%
0.07 in
83%
14%
13.2 mph
0.4


Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 8.22 μg/m3
PM10: 9.3 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 187.61 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 14.69 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 3.85 μg/m3
Ozone: 71.28 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 6:27 AM
Sun Transit: 12:03 AM
Sunset: 5:39 PM
Daylight: 11 hrs 12 mins
Moonrise: 2:36 PM
Moon Transit: 10:13 PM
Moonset: 5:05 AM
Moon Phase: Waxing Gibbous
Moon Illumination: 90.1%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

9:35 AM - 12:05 AM
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM

Minor Periods

2:06 PM - 3:36 PM
4:35 AM - 6:05 AM

Action Rating: 3 out of 5

Sunday, March 1, 2026

Weather Forecast

Overcast
29.1°F
24.6°F
27.3°F
77%
0 in
0%
0%
13 mph
0.7


Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 5.41 μg/m3
PM10: 5.64 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 171.29 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 10.93 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 3.99 μg/m3
Ozone: 74.44 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 6:26 AM
Sun Transit: 12:02 AM
Sunset: 5:41 PM
Daylight: 11 hrs 15 mins
Moonrise: 3:51 PM
Moon Transit: 11:04 PM
Moonset: 5:37 AM
Moon Phase: Waxing Gibbous
Moon Illumination: 95.8%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

10:28 AM - 12:58 AM
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM

Minor Periods

3:21 PM - 4:51 PM
5:07 AM - 6:37 AM

Action Rating: 3 out of 5

Monday, March 2, 2026

Weather Forecast

Partly Cloudy
36°F
22.5°F
29°F
63%
0 in
0%
0%
9.6 mph
0.7


Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 11.95 μg/m3
PM10: 12.9 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 196.77 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 25.62 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 7.53 μg/m3
Ozone: 59.96 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 6:24 AM
Sun Transit: 12:02 AM
Sunset: 5:42 PM
Daylight: 11 hrs 18 mins
Moonrise: 5:04 PM
Moon Transit: 11:51 PM
Moonset: 6:03 AM
Moon Phase: Full
Moon Illumination: 99.1%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

11:17 AM - 1:47 PM
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM

Minor Periods

4:34 PM - 6:04 PM
5:33 AM - 7:03 AM

Action Rating: 4 out of 5

Tuesday, March 3, 2026

Weather Forecast

Patchy rain nearby
34.9°F
32.9°F
34.1°F
83%
0.14 in
82%
22%
8.5 mph
0


Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 12.29 μg/m3
PM10: 13.81 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 249.93 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 30.28 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 6.61 μg/m3
Ozone: 46.54 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 6:23 AM
Sun Transit: 12:02 AM
Sunset: 5:43 PM
Daylight: 11 hrs 20 mins
Moonrise: 6:14 PM
Moon Transit: 12:00 AM
Moonset: 6:25 AM
Moon Phase: Full
Moon Illumination: 100.0%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
12:03 AM - 2:33 PM

Minor Periods

5:44 PM - 7:14 PM
5:55 AM - 7:25 AM

Action Rating: 5 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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