Measurements:
°C
°F
Chicago
52°F
SE 4 mph
Feels like: 48°F
Precip: 0%
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Chicago Sea Water Temperature

Current Sea Water Temperature:
+52.6°F
Maximum Sea Water Temperature in May: 66.0°F
Minimum Sea Water Temperature in May: 30.0°F
Average water temperature in May: 49.5°F

Sea Water Temperature for the Last 10 Days:

May 14 52.6°F May 09 52.6°F
May 13 54.2°F May 08 53.6°F
May 12 53.8°F May 07 53.2°F
May 11 54.2°F May 06 52.2°F
May 10 53.2°F May 05 52.6°F

When is the Warmest Sea for Chicago?

According to our data for the last three years for Chicago the highest average sea water temperature was in August, July and September.

Average Water Temperature by Month, °F

Sea Water Temperature in August

Select Year: 2025 2024 2023

The average sea surface temperature in August 2025 for Chicago was 76.5°F. The maximum and minimum values were 71.2°F and 81.0°F respectively.

Sea Water Temperature in July

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The average sea surface temperature in July 2025 for Chicago was 75.8°F. The maximum and minimum values were 73.2°F and 79.2°F respectively.

Sea Water Temperature in September

Select Year: 2025 2024 2023

The average sea surface temperature in September 2025 for Chicago was 66.7°F. The maximum and minimum values were 60.0°F and 72.4°F respectively.

Best Time to Visit Chicago
The most sunny months:
September 17 days
August 16 days
June 15 days
The most warm months:
July 83.8 °F
August 83.2 °F
June 77.0 °F
Warmest sea temperature:
August 72.5 °F
July 70.2 °F
September 67.9 °F
The most cold months:
January 25.6 °F
February 29.0 °F
December 34.1 °F
The most rainy months:
June 7 days
May 6 days
July 5 days
The most windy months:
November 12 mph
January 12 mph
February 11 mph

Chicago on the Weather Map

USA Resorts:
NAME
Boston +62
Chicago +52
Hawaii +76
Honolulu +76
Houston +78
Las Vegas +88
Los Angeles +66
Maui +70
Miami +94
Miami Beach +90
New York +68
San Diego +66
San Francisco +62
Sarasota +94
Tampa +94
24 Hours Weather Forecast
Chicago
Local time: 10:23
14 may, thursday
1200 56°F
W
6 mph
1500 58°F
W
8 mph
1800 58°F
W
10 mph
2100 54°F
W
7 mph
15 may, friday
0000 54°F
NW
9 mph
0300 54°F
N
9 mph
0600 52°F
N
12 mph
0900 50°F
N
13 mph