
Lake Michigan Chicago
Chicago, IL · Cook County
Right Now
Mostly Clear
Water
70°
Wind
10 mph
WSW
Gusts
15 mph
Pressure
29.84
falling
Forecast - Tue, Jun 16
High / Low
70° / 60°
Wind
13 mph
gusts 30 mph
Precip
46%
UV
6
Sunrise
10:14 AM
Sunset
1:27 AM
Today Read
Lake Michigan ChicagoWind read
Moderate
13 mph avg
Water read
70°
Warm-water bite
Air range
60° / 70°
today
Precip
46%
watch timing
Today's forecast for Lake Michigan Chicago has moderate wind, 60F to 70F air temperatures, 46% chance of precipitation, and 70F water.
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Fishing Forecast
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Major
7:07 PM - 9:37 PM
Minor
11:03 AM - 12:33 PM
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Fish Species
25Water Temperature History
Current
72°
Jun 28
Low
32°
Jan 18
Average
53°
Last 12 Months
Warmest avg: July (74°F)
Coolest avg: December (33°F)
Rapid warming: April → May (+14°F)
Sharpest cooling: October → November (-17°F)
Weather Forecast
Wind speed, gusts, and pressure trends for trip timing.
Hourly Wind Forecast
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16
5am - 4am
Peak Wind
18 mph
6pm
Peak Gust
30 mph
highest gust
Pressure
29.83 inHg
falling
Visibility
18 mi
89% clouds
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Daily Pressure Forecast
Pressure stability helps plan windows
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Nearby Lakes
Fishing Forecast
3/5NEW
Water at 70°F -- warm-water species active.
Fish Species
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FAQ
About Lake Michigan Chicago
Lake Michigan Chicago covers 300000.00 acres (468.75 square miles)
Lake Michigan Chicago is located in Chicago, Cook County, IL. It is accessible to the public for outdoor activities.