Measurements:
°C
°F
Chicago
58°F
S 9 mph
Feels like: 54°F
Precip: 22%
World Resorts USA Chicago Weather

Chicago Sea Water Temperature

Current Sea Water Temperature:
+60.2°F
Maximum Sea Water Temperature in October: 71.2°F
Minimum Sea Water Temperature in October: 30.0°F
Average water temperature in October: 58.0°F

Sea Water Temperature for the Last 10 Days:

October 26 60.2°F October 21 59.8°F
October 25 61.4°F October 20 59.0°F
October 24 60.6°F October 19 58.8°F
October 23 60.6°F October 18 60.6°F
October 22 60.6°F October 17 62.8°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: 2026 2025 2024

The average sea surface temperature in August 2026 for Chicago was 75.2°F. The maximum and minimum values were 70.6°F and 77.0°F respectively.

Sea Water Temperature in July

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The average sea surface temperature in July 2026 for Chicago was 75.3°F. The maximum and minimum values were 67.8°F and 82.0°F respectively.

Sea Water Temperature in September

Select Year: 2026 2025 2024

The average sea surface temperature in September 2026 for Chicago was 70.6°F. The maximum and minimum values were 64.8°F and 77.4°F respectively.

Best Time to Visit Chicago
The most sunny months:
June 16 days
July 16 days
August 16 days
The most warm months:
July 83.5 °F
August 82.9 °F
June 76.6 °F
Warmest sea temperature:
August 72.7 °F
July 70.5 °F
September 68.0 °F
The most cold months:
January 25.6 °F
February 29.0 °F
December 34.1 °F
The most rainy months:
June 6 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
F°
Boston +60
Chicago +58
Hawaii +82
Houston +76
Las Vegas +70
Los Angeles +76
Maui +78
Miami +82
New York +64
Panama City Beach +66
San Diego +74
San Francisco +62
Santa Monica +74
Tampa +76
Washington +60
24 Hours Weather Forecast
Chicago
Local time: 20:57
26 oct, monday
2100 58°F
S
9 mph
27 oct, tuesday
0000 58°F
S
6 mph
0300 58°F
W
4 mph
0600 58°F
NW
6 mph
0900 58°F
NW
7 mph
1200 64°F
N
7 mph
1500 68°F
N
6 mph
1800 66°F
N
6 mph