Measurements:
°C
°F
Chicago
88°F
SW 4 mph
Feels like: 100°F
Precip: 9%
World Resorts USA Chicago Weather

Chicago Sea Water Temperature

Current Sea Water Temperature:
+80.2°F
Maximum Sea Water Temperature in July: 81.0°F
Minimum Sea Water Temperature in July: 30.0°F
Average water temperature in July: 70.3°F

Sea Water Temperature for the Last 10 Days:

July 15 80.2°F July 10 74.8°F
July 14 78.0°F July 09 74.4°F
July 13 76.2°F July 08 73.0°F
July 12 75.2°F July 07 72.2°F
July 11 75.4°F July 06 70.2°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

Select Year: 2026 2025 2024

The average sea surface temperature in July 2026 for Chicago was 73.1°F. The maximum and minimum values were 67.8°F and 80.2°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
June 16 days
August 16 days
The most warm months:
July 83.8 °F
August 83.2 °F
June 76.6 °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 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
Boston +94
Chicago +88
Hawaii +80
Houston +90
Las Vegas +120
Los Angeles +106
Maui +76
Miami +100
Myrtle Beach +96
New York +114
San Diego +96
San Francisco +76
Santa Monica +84
Sarasota +102
Tampa +100
24 Hours Weather Forecast
Chicago
Local time: 13:15
15 jul, wednesday
1500 88°F
W
5 mph
1800 90°F
W
3 mph
2100 84°F
SW
4 mph
16 jul, thursday
0000 82°F
SW
3 mph
0300 80°F
S
2 mph
0600 80°F
S
4 mph
0900 84°F
S
5 mph
1200 88°F
SW
6 mph