Water Temperature of Lake Michigan Near Winthrop Harbor, IL
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Measurement Time: Friday, June 13, 2025, 2:30 AM CDT
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Station Name: Winthrop Harbor Buoy, IL
Station Type: Buoy
Data Source: National Data Buoy Center
Elevation Above Sea Level: 574 feet / 175 meters
Nearest Address:
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Winthrop Harbor, IL 60096
Lake County
GPS Coordinates: 42.491, -87.779
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Weather Near Winthrop Harbor, Illinois
Current Weather

Humidity: 81%
Feels Like: 59.2°F
Wind: ENE 8.9 mph
Wind Gusts: 14.4 mph
Precipitation: 0 in
Cloud Cover: 75%
Visibility: 9 mi
UV Index: 0
Five Day Weather Forecast

Fri
H: 68°F
L: 56°F

Sat
H: 60°F
L: 56°F

Sun
H: 65°F
L: 57°F

Mon
H: 79°F
L: 59°F

Tue
H: 82°F
L: 67°F
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 15.54 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 2.59 μg/m3
Ozone: 74 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:51 AM
Sunset: 8:30 PM
Daylight: 15 hrs 17 mins
Moon Transit: 2:32 AM
Moonset: 6:51 AM
Moon Phase: Waning Gibbous
Moon Illumination: 89.2%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
2:02 AM - 4:32 AM2:48 PM - 5:18 PM
Minor Periods
10:29 PM - 11:59 PM6:21 AM - 7:51 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
Beach Hazards Statement issued June 12 at 8:37PM CDT until June 13 at 6:00AM CDT by NWS Milwaukee/Sullivan WI
Effective: Thu June 12, 2025, 8:37 PM
Expires: Fri June 13, 2025, 4:45 AM
* WHAT...Life threatening waves of 3 to 5 feet and dangerous currents are expected. * WHERE...Sheboygan, Ozaukee, Milwaukee and Racine Counties. * WHEN...From 7 PM CDT this evening through late tonight. * IMPACTS...Dangerous swimming conditions are expected due to high waves and onshore winds.
Stay out of the water and away from dangerous areas like piers and breakwalls. Strong structural and longshore currents are expected. Rip currents are possible.
Beach Hazards Statement issued June 12 at 8:37PM CDT until June 13 at 6:00AM CDT by NWS Milwaukee/Sullivan WI
Effective: Thu June 12, 2025, 8:37 PM
Expires: Fri June 13, 2025, 4:45 AM
* WHAT...Life threatening waves of 3 to 5 feet and dangerous currents are expected. * WHERE...Sheboygan, Ozaukee, Milwaukee and Racine Counties. * WHEN...From 7 PM CDT this evening through late tonight. * IMPACTS...Dangerous swimming conditions are expected due to high waves and onshore winds.
Stay out of the water and away from dangerous areas like piers and breakwalls. Strong structural and longshore currents are expected. Rip currents are possible.
Weather Forecast
Average Temperature: 60°F
Average Humidity: 89%
Wind: 11.6 mph
UV Index: 1.8
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 11.6 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.49 μg/m3
Ozone: 78.2 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:51 AM
Sunset: 8:30 PM
Daylight: 15 hrs 17 mins
Moon Transit: 2:32 AM
Moonset: 6:51 AM
Moon Phase: Waning Gibbous
Moon Illumination: 89.2%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
2:02 AM - 4:32 AM2:48 PM - 5:18 PM
Minor Periods
10:29 PM - 11:59 PM6:21 AM - 7:51 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Average Temperature: 57.3°F
Average Humidity: 94%
Wind: 12.1 mph
UV Index: 2
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 14.25 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 3.17 μg/m3
Ozone: 92.12 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:51 AM
Sunset: 8:30 PM
Daylight: 15 hrs 17 mins
Moon Transit: 3:26 AM
Moonset: 8:00 AM
Moon Phase: Waning Gibbous
Moon Illumination: 81.2%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
2:56 AM - 5:26 AM3:40 PM - 6:10 PM
Minor Periods
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM7:30 AM - 9:00 AM
Action Rating: 3 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Average Temperature: 60.5°F
Average Humidity: 83%
Wind: 8.5 mph
UV Index: 2.6
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 14.78 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 2.68 μg/m3
Ozone: 102.92 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:51 AM
Sunset: 8:31 PM
Daylight: 15 hrs 18 mins
Moon Transit: 4:17 AM
Moonset: 9:11 AM
Moon Phase: Waning Gibbous
Moon Illumination: 71.7%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
3:47 AM - 6:17 AM4:30 PM - 7:00 PM
Minor Periods
8:41 AM - 10:11 AM12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Average Temperature: 69.5°F
Average Humidity: 73%
Wind: 5.6 mph
UV Index: 2.1
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 30.38 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 6.79 μg/m3
Ozone: 109.52 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:51 AM
Sunset: 8:31 PM
Daylight: 15 hrs 18 mins
Moon Transit: 5:05 AM
Moonset: 10:23 AM
Moon Phase: Waning Gibbous
Moon Illumination: 61.0%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
4:35 AM - 7:05 AM5:17 PM - 7:47 PM
Minor Periods
9:53 AM - 11:23 AM12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Average Temperature: 73.6°F
Average Humidity: 81%
Wind: 9.2 mph
UV Index: 0.1
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 32.57 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 6.5 μg/m3
Ozone: 97.38 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:52 AM
Sunset: 8:31 PM
Daylight: 15 hrs 18 mins
Moon Transit: 5:52 AM
Moonset: 11:34 AM
Moon Phase: Last Quarter
Moon Illumination: 49.7%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
5:22 AM - 7:52 AM6:03 PM - 8:33 PM
Minor Periods
11:04 AM - 12:34 AM12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Action Rating: 4 out of 5