The most detailed information about the water temperature in Lake Michigan in Large Lakes (Michigan, United States). Forecast of changes in water temperature for the next 10 days. Statistics by months for recent years. Information about the neighboring resorts. Weather forecast in Lake Michigan for a week.
Water temperature in Lake Michigan right now
data updated 23 minutes ago60°F
yesterday: 58°F
a week ago: 52°F
Trend: slow rise
Today water temperature in Lake Michigan is 60.6°F. Water of this temperature is considered cold enough. Dipping or immersion in such water is possible only for a short time. Staying in such water for more than two hours can lead to loss of consciousness. In any case, the general weather is also important. So, the air temperature at the same time will reach 57°F.
Analysis and forecast
The water temperature today is slightly higher than the average on this day in recent years. Its value has rise both over the past 20 days and over the past week. Exactly a year ago, on this day, the water temperature in this location was 57°F. Water temperature range in Lake Michigan in June is from 41 to 60 degrees.
According to our forecast, the water temperature in Lake Michigan will slowly rise for at least the next 10 days and reach a value of 62°F.
Table of water temperature values in Lake Michigan
| Day | Fact* | Average** | Forecast*** |
| Jun 20 | 12.1°C | 12.5°C | |
| Jun 21 | 12.2°C | 12.5°C | |
| Jun 22 | 12.9°C | 12.8°C | |
| Jun 23 | 13.8°C | 14.3°C | |
| Jun 24 | 14.0°C | 14.0°C | |
| Jun 25 | 14.6°C | 14.0°C | |
| Jun 26 | 14.9°C | 14.5°C | |
| Jun 27 | 15.9°C | 14.0°C | |
| Jun 28 | 14.8°C | 16.8°C | |
| Jun 29 | 15.0°C | 17.0°C | |
| Jun 30 | 15.3°C | 17.0°C | |
| Jul 1 | 14.5°C | 16.5°C | |
| Jul 2 | 14.3°C | 16.2°C | |
| Jul 3 | 15.5°C | 17.0°C | |
| Jul 4 | 15.8°C | 17.0°C |
** Average - Average water temperature on this day in past years
*** Forecast - Our forecast for the water temperature
Actual nearshore temperatures may vary by several degrees from the indicated values. This is noticeable after heavy rain or after prolonged periods of strong winds. Some downstream winds cause cold, deep waters to replace surface waters that have been warmed by the sun.
To develop a forecast, we use our own mathematical model, which takes into account the current change in water temperature, historical data and the main weather trends, wind strength and direction, air temperature in each specific region. We also take into account data for other resorts in United States.
Annual graph of average water temperature change in Lake Michigan
Water temperature in Lake Michigan by month
Lake Michigan located in the northern hemisphere, at latitude 43 degrees. The comfortable water temperature for swimming is set here in July, almost always only at the end of the month. During a year in Lake Michigan there are 42 days of swimming. In general, the swimming season ends in September. Average annual water temperature on the coast in Lake Michigan is 48°F, by the seasons: in winter 38°F, in spring 38°F, in summer 62°F, in autumn 54°F. Minimum water temperature (34°F) in Lake Michigan it happens in March, maximum (73°F) in July.
You can find out detailed data on how the water temperature in Lake Michigan changes in each specific month:
Lake Michigan: general information and map
Neighboring cities and resorts
| City | Water* | Distance** |
| Sheboygan | 59°C | 51km |
| Whitefish Bay | 62°C | 66km |
| Milwaukee | 62°C | 72km |
| Pentwater | 57°C | 73km |
| Muskegon | 61°C | 77km |
| Manitowoc | 57°C | 79km |
| Ludington | 57°C | 83km |
| Wind Point | 62°C | 86km |
** Straight line distance in kilometers
The warmest water today in United States recorded in Mandeville, its value is 90°F. Lowest - in Kotzebue, there water temperature now 34°F. Average water temperature in the country today - 69°F.
Water temperature data in Lake Michigan and neighboring towns and resorts collected from various sources, using buoys, using satellite maps of sea, river and lake surfaces of the NOAA agency.
We use data from various local authorities in each specific location of the world to more accurately reflect temperature values.
The nearest airport is located in a 75 kilometers. This is Lawrence J Timmerman (MWC) airport. We have no information as to whether it is valid and what flights it receives or sends.
Lake Michigan: weather forecast
The weather forecast is shown in local time in Lake Michigan
26km/hhumidity: 79%, clouds: 1%
26km/hhumidity: 70%, clouds: 1%
11km/hhumidity: 63%, clouds: 0%
11km/hhumidity: 64%, clouds: 0%
16km/hhumidity: 69%, clouds: 0%
22km/hhumidity: 75%, clouds: 0%
25km/hhumidity: 78%, clouds: 0%
23km/hhumidity: 84%, clouds: 0%
23km/hhumidity: 83%, clouds: 1%
24km/hhumidity: 87%, clouds: 55%
26km/hhumidity: 86%, clouds: 28%
30km/hhumidity: 83%, clouds: 18%
33km/hhumidity: 79%, clouds: 55%
21km/hhumidity: 91%, clouds: 100%
19km/hhumidity: 98%, clouds: 91%
21km/hhumidity: 94%, clouds: 50%
24km/hhumidity: 93%, clouds: 58%
15km/hhumidity: 88%, clouds: 82%
9km/hhumidity: 84%, clouds: 51%
7km/hhumidity: 78%, clouds: 17%
5km/hhumidity: 71%, clouds: 22%
14km/hhumidity: 76%, clouds: 61%
21km/hhumidity: 82%, clouds: 40%
25km/hhumidity: 93%, clouds: 8%
29km/hhumidity: 91%, clouds: 16%
34km/hhumidity: 89%, clouds: 37%
34km/hhumidity: 83%, clouds: 24%
34km/hhumidity: 78%, clouds: 15%
30km/hhumidity: 78%, clouds: 31%
28km/hhumidity: 84%, clouds: 94%
25km/hhumidity: 91%, clouds: 95%
