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Fullerton Beach

Beach · Chicago, Illinois

Comfortable for a swim today

Good to swim

Comfortable for a swim today: water temperature is 73°F, within the comfortable 70–86°F range.

  • Water temperature is 73°F, within the comfortable 70–86°F range.
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Comfortable for a swim today

Good to swim

Comfortable for a swim today: water temperature is 73°F, within the comfortable 70–86°F range.

  • Water temperature is 73°F, within the comfortable 70–86°F range. NOAA buoy 45198, as of Aug 22, 8:00 AM UTC
Water temp
73°F
23°C

No official beach-advisory feed for Illinois yet — follow posted signs and local guidance.

Live data from NOAA buoy 45198 (4.2 mi away), as of Aug 22, 8:00 AM UTC.

Weather at Fullerton Beach

H: 78° L: 68°
Patchy rain nearby
Patchy rain nearby
69°
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Feels like 73°
Precipitation
20%
Humidity
93%
Wind
6 mph
UV Index
0
Water Conditions:
🏊Cool but swimmable🌧️Rain expected
12 AM
Patchy rain nearby
71°
3 AM
Patchy rain nearby
71°
6 AM
Patchy rain nearby
69°
9 AM
Patchy rain nearby
70°
12 PM
Patchy rain nearby
78°
3 PM
Patchy rain nearby
75°
6 PM
Sunny
77°
9 PM
Clear
73°

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Fullerton Beach?
Fullerton Beach is a beach in Chicago, Illinois.
What is the water temperature at Fullerton Beach?
As of August 22, 2026, the water temperature at Fullerton Beach in Chicago, Illinois is 73°F (23°C), measured by NOAA buoy 45198, 4.2 miles away.
Can you swim at Fullerton Beach?
Comfortable for a swim today: water temperature is 73°F, within the comfortable 70–86°F range. Checked August 22, 2026.
How is Fullerton Beach rated?
Fullerton Beach in Chicago, Illinois has an average visitor rating of 4.8 out of 5, based on 85 reviews.
What amenities does Fullerton Beach have?
Visitor-listed amenities at Fullerton Beach include pet-friendly.

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Chicago, IL 60614

Chicago, Illinois 60614

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Amenities

🐾 Dog-friendly