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Friday, July 3
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Rain showers, 28°C, UV 6, wind up to 24 km/h.
Beach
Oak Street
Rain showers · 28°
Beach
North Avenue
Rain showers · 28°
Beach
Montrose
Rain showers · 28°
Beach
31st Street
Rain showers · 28°
Beach
57th Street
Rain showers · 28°
Beach
Ohio Street
Rain showers · 28°
Beach
Foster
Rain showers · 28°
Beach
Rainbow
Rain showers · 28°
Best time to hit a Chicago beach
Chicago's Lake Michigan beach season runs from Memorial Day through Labor Day. Early morning (before 10am) and late afternoon (after 4pm) keep you out of the peak UV window while still enjoying warm sand and water. Lake water temperatures typically peak in August around 72°F (22°C).
Pair this with our Chicago UV forecast and swim only when lifeguards are on duty. See neighborhood-specific forecasts at Lincoln Park, Lakeview and Hyde Park.