Water Temperature of Lake Michigan Near Winthrop Harbor, IL

Current Water Temperature

40.5°F

Measurement Time: Sunday, April 12, 2026, 10:30 AM CDT

Temperature Locations

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Local Points of Interest

Pleasant Prairie, WI

Lake Michigan

Station Name: Winthrop Harbor Buoy, IL
Station Type: Buoy
Data Source: National Data Buoy Center

Elevation Above Sea Level: 574 feet

Nearest Address:
Offshore
Winthrop Harbor, IL 60096
Lake County

GPS Coordinates: 42.491, -87.779

Nearby Water Temperatures

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Chicago River, Chicago, IL (45.4 mi)
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Grand Calumet River, Chicago, IL (59.2 mi)
Indiana Harbor Canal, East Chicago, IN (60.3 mi)

Weather Near Winthrop Harbor, Illinois

Current Weather

77.5°F
Partly cloudy
Partly cloudy
78.9°F
84.7°F
57%
SW 19.7 mph
34.3 mph
83°F
63.6°F
0 in
50%
9 mi
1010 mbar
3

Five Day Weather Forecast

Moderate rain
Sun
H: 85°F
L: 45°F
Moderate rain
Mon
H: 70°F
L: 57°F
Thundery outbreaks in nearby
Tue
H: 71°F
L: 62°F
Heavy rain
Wed
H: 63°F
L: 47°F
Patchy rain nearby
Thu
H: 70°F
L: 47°F

Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 7.05 μg/m3
PM10: 7.25 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 168.85 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 9.35 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 2.25 μg/m3
Ozone: 89 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 6:15 AM
Sun Transit: 12:51 AM
Sunset: 7:29 PM
Daylight: 13 hrs 15 mins
Moonrise: 3:57 AM
Moon Transit: 8:58 AM
Moonset: 2:10 PM
Moon Phase: Waning Crescent
Moon Illumination: 12.6%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

8:28 AM - 10:58 AM
9:10 PM - 11:40 PM

Minor Periods

1:40 PM - 3:10 PM
3:27 AM - 4:57 AM

Action Rating: 2 out of 5

Flood Warning issued April 11 at 9:24PM CDT until April 14 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Chicago IL

Effective: Sat April 11, 2026, 9:24 PM
Expires: Sun April 12, 2026, 3:30 PM

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Illinois...Indiana... Fox River at Algonquin Lock & Dam tailwater affecting Lake IL, McHenry and Kane Counties. Kankakee River at Dunns Bridge affecting Jasper and Porter Counties. Kankakee River at Shelby affecting Newton and Lake IN Counties. ...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Illinois... Des Plaines River near Gurnee affecting Lake IL County. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Des Plaines River from US-41 in Gurnee downstream to Townline Road in Vernon Hills, including the Gurnee gauge. * WHEN...Until Tuesday evening. * IMPACTS...At 7.0 feet, Forest land inundated near the river in Gurnee. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 8:30 PM CDT Saturday the stage was 7.1 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 8:30 PM CDT Saturday was 7.6 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 7.2 feet early Monday morning. It will then fall below flood stage early Tuesday afternoon. - Flood stage is 7.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

A Flood Warning means water levels above flood stage are imminent or may already be occurring. Persons along rivers and streams in the warned area should take immediate precautions to protect life and property. These forecasts are based on observed precipitation as well as forecast precipitation 24 hours into the future. Changes to the rainfall forecast, or any additional rainfall after 24 hours, may cause changes to these river forecasts. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov. The next statement will be issued by Sunday afternoon.


Flood Warning issued April 11 at 9:24PM CDT until April 14 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Chicago IL

Effective: Sat April 11, 2026, 9:24 PM
Expires: Sun April 12, 2026, 3:30 PM

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Illinois...Indiana... Fox River at Algonquin Lock & Dam tailwater affecting Lake IL, McHenry and Kane Counties. Kankakee River at Dunns Bridge affecting Jasper and Porter Counties. Kankakee River at Shelby affecting Newton and Lake IN Counties. ...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Illinois... Des Plaines River near Gurnee affecting Lake IL County. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Fox River from Johnsburg downstream to Red Gate Road in St. Charles, including the Algonquin Lock & Dam tailwater gauge. * WHEN...Until Tuesday evening. * IMPACTS...At 10.0 feet, Winaki Trail and Onaway Trail are threatened south of Algonquin. Athletic fields inundated at Judson College in Elgin. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 8:30 PM CDT Saturday the stage was 9.8 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 8:30 PM CDT Saturday was 9.9 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage early Tuesday afternoon. - Flood stage is 9.5 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

A Flood Warning means water levels above flood stage are imminent or may already be occurring. Persons along rivers and streams in the warned area should take immediate precautions to protect life and property. These forecasts are based on observed precipitation as well as forecast precipitation 24 hours into the future. Changes to the rainfall forecast, or any additional rainfall after 24 hours, may cause changes to these river forecasts. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov. The next statement will be issued by Sunday afternoon.


Flood Warning issued April 12 at 10:46AM CDT until April 14 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Chicago IL

Effective: Sun April 12, 2026, 10:46 AM
Expires: Mon April 13, 2026, 5:00 AM

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Illinois... Fox River at Algonquin Lock & Dam tailwater affecting Kane, McHenry and Lake IL Counties. For the Fox River (Illinois)...including Algonquin Lock & Dam tailwater...Minor flooding is occurring. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Fox River from Johnsburg downstream to Red Gate Road in St. Charles, including the Algonquin Lock & Dam tailwater gauge. * WHEN...Until Tuesday evening. * IMPACTS...At 9.5 feet, Fox River Drive threatened in East Dundee. Boathouses threatened along the river in Cary. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 10:30 AM CDT Sunday the stage was 9.6 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 10:30 AM CDT Sunday was 9.9 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to remain just above flood stage before falling below on Tuesday. - Flood stage is 9.5 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

A Flood Warning means water levels above flood stage are imminent or may already be occurring. Persons along rivers and streams in the warned area should take immediate precautions to protect life and property. These forecasts are based on observed precipitation as well as forecast precipitation 24 hours into the future. Changes to the rainfall forecast, or any additional rainfall after 24 hours, may cause changes to these river forecasts. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov. The next statement will be issued by late tonight.


Sunday, April 12, 2026

Weather Forecast

Moderate rain
84.7°F
45.1°F
62.8°F
74%
0.38 in
72%
0%
20.4 mph
0.9


Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 9.59 μg/m3
PM10: 9.93 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 194.65 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 11.94 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 4.58 μg/m3
Ozone: 85.8 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 6:15 AM
Sun Transit: 12:51 AM
Sunset: 7:29 PM
Daylight: 13 hrs 15 mins
Moonrise: 3:57 AM
Moon Transit: 8:58 AM
Moonset: 2:10 PM
Moon Phase: Waning Crescent
Moon Illumination: 12.6%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

8:28 AM - 10:58 AM
9:10 PM - 11:40 PM

Minor Periods

1:40 PM - 3:10 PM
3:27 AM - 4:57 AM

Action Rating: 2 out of 5

Monday, April 13, 2026

Weather Forecast

Moderate rain
70.3°F
57.4°F
63.2°F
91%
0.41 in
87%
0%
19.9 mph
1.4


Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 7.29 μg/m3
PM10: 7.81 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 174.13 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 8.65 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 2.32 μg/m3
Ozone: 85.12 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 6:13 AM
Sun Transit: 12:51 AM
Sunset: 7:31 PM
Daylight: 13 hrs 17 mins
Moonrise: 4:21 AM
Moon Transit: 9:44 AM
Moonset: 3:19 PM
Moon Phase: Waning Crescent
Moon Illumination: 6.1%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
9:14 AM - 11:44 AM

Minor Periods

2:49 PM - 4:19 PM
3:51 AM - 5:21 AM

Action Rating: 2 out of 5

Tuesday, April 14, 2026

Weather Forecast

Thundery outbreaks in nearby
70.9°F
62.1°F
66.7°F
91%
0 in
0%
0%
20.6 mph
0.9


Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 7.44 μg/m3
PM10: 7.96 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 201.05 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 12.66 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 2.28 μg/m3
Ozone: 70.4 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 6:12 AM
Sun Transit: 12:51 AM
Sunset: 7:32 PM
Daylight: 13 hrs 20 mins
Moonrise: 4:43 AM
Moon Transit: 10:30 AM
Moonset: 4:31 PM
Moon Phase: Waning Crescent
Moon Illumination: 1.9%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
10:00 AM - 12:30 AM

Minor Periods

4:01 PM - 5:31 PM
4:13 AM - 5:43 AM

Action Rating: 3 out of 5

Wednesday, April 15, 2026

Weather Forecast

Heavy rain
63°F
46.7°F
57.7°F
93%
0.86 in
81%
0%
15.4 mph
0.8


Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 8.41 μg/m3
PM10: 8.62 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 180.42 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 23.75 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 3.17 μg/m3
Ozone: 45.4 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 6:10 AM
Sun Transit: 12:51 AM
Sunset: 7:33 PM
Daylight: 13 hrs 23 mins
Moonrise: 5:04 AM
Moon Transit: 10:33 AM
Moonset: 5:44 PM
Moon Phase: Waning Crescent
Moon Illumination: 0.1%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

10:03 AM - 12:33 AM
10:03 AM - 12:33 AM

Minor Periods

5:14 PM - 6:44 PM
4:34 AM - 6:04 AM

Action Rating: 3 out of 5

Thursday, April 16, 2026

Weather Forecast

Patchy rain nearby
70.3°F
47.3°F
59.1°F
82%
0.14 in
84%
0%
20.1 mph
0


Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 6.32 μg/m3
PM10: 6.5 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 170.27 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 12.46 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 2.47 μg/m3
Ozone: 63.08 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 6:08 AM
Sun Transit: 12:50 AM
Sunset: 7:34 PM
Daylight: 13 hrs 26 mins
Moonrise: 5:26 AM
Moon Transit: 12:05 AM
Moonset: 7:01 PM
Moon Phase: New
Moon Illumination: 0.8%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
11:35 AM - 2:05 PM

Minor Periods

6:31 PM - 8:01 PM
4:56 AM - 6:26 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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