Illinois, United States
James Bay42.00°N, 87.66°WStation UN-ILL-ROS

Rosemont Avenue Beach Sea Water Temperature

A cool beach on the James Bay, warmest around August at about 22.8°C. Today's reading, 7-day forecast, and monthly averages below.

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Rosemont Avenue Beach water temperature

20.2
68.4°FComfortable (20°C – 24°C)

Pleasant and revitalizing. Great for most beachgoers and active recreational swimming.

+0°vs Sep avgJames Bay42.00°N, 87.66°W
Activity Index:SwimmingSnorkelingSurfingTypical conditions
Marine Atmosphere Grid Live Marine Feed
Coastal Air
22°C
71.1°F onshore
Wind Speed
12 km/h
Surface wind
Wave Height
0.8 m
Slight shore chop
Swell
0.6 m
Deep water swell
Wave Period
6 s
Peak interval
UV Index
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7-Day Water Temperature Forecast

Open-Meteo ocean model
Today
WedSep 30
20.2°C
68.4°F
Waves: 1m
Comfortable
ThuOct 1
20.5°C
68.9°F
Waves: 0.9m
Comfortable
FriOct 2
20.6°C
69.1°F
Waves: 0.7m
Comfortable
SatOct 3
20.5°C
68.9°F
Waves: 0.6m
Comfortable
SunOct 4
20.2°C
68.4°F
Waves: 0.7m
Comfortable
MonOct 5
19.9°C
67.8°F
Waves: 0.9m
Refreshing
TueOct 6
19.8°C
67.6°F
Waves: 1m
Refreshing
Forecast cooling trend: -0.4°C over 7 days at Rosemont Avenue Beach.
Confidence: High

Rosemont Avenue Beach Monthly Water Temperature Averages

Historical monthly climatology. The warmest water in Rosemont Avenue Beach occurs inJuly, August, September, October — peaking at22.8°C (73°F) in August.

Year-Round Water Temperature Curve (°C / °F)

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Current month Comfortable (20–24°C) Warm (24°C+) Cool (<20°C)
4
Jan
2
Feb
2
Mar
4
Apr
8
May
15
Jun
21
Jul
23
Aug
Current
20
Sep
15
Oct
10
Nov
6
Dec
Full 12-month data table — min / avg / max & swimming comfort
MonthMin Water TempAverage Water TempMax Water TempSwimming Comfort
January0.4°C3.7°C6.2°CVery Cold (< 16°C)
February0.4°C2.1°C3.7°CVery Cold (< 16°C)
March0.4°C2.2°C6.4°CVery Cold (< 16°C)
April2.2°C4°C6.8°CVery Cold (< 16°C)
May3.7°C8.1°C18.8°CVery Cold (< 16°C)
June5.9°C15°C20.7°CVery Cold (< 16°C)
July16.4°C21.4°C25.6°CComfortable (20°C – 24°C)
August21°C22.8°C25.2°CComfortable (20°C – 24°C)
SeptemberCurrent17.3°C20.2°C22.7°CComfortable (20°C – 24°C)
October9.8°C15.1°C19.6°CVery Cold (< 16°C)
November5°C9.8°C14.2°CVery Cold (< 16°C)
December3.2°C6°C8.9°CVery Cold (< 16°C)

Swimming FAQs for Rosemont Avenue Beach

Is the sea warm enough to swim in Rosemont Avenue Beach today?

Typical sea surface temperature in Rosemont Avenue Beach this time of year is 20.2°C (68.4°F) — classified as Comfortable (20°C – 24°C). Pleasant and revitalizing. Great for most beachgoers and active recreational swimming. Live readings load automatically.

What are the warmest months for swimming in Rosemont Avenue Beach?

The highest water temperatures in Rosemont Avenue Beach typically occur duringJuly, August, September, October, when monthly averages reach peak seasonal levels.

What is the typical water temperature in Rosemont Avenue Beach in September?

Historically in September, water temperatures in Rosemont Avenue Beach average around20.2°C (68.4°F), fluctuating between a recorded minimum of 17.3°C and a maximum of 22.7°C.

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