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 27 minutes ago40°F
yesterday: 41°F
a week ago: 42°F
Trend: slow drop
Today water temperature in Lake Michigan is 40.5°F. At this temperature, you can only immerse yourself in water for a few minutes. But it should be remembered that even for trained and seasoned people, this can be dangerous. In any case, the general weather is also important. So, the air temperature at the same time will reach 34°F.
Analysis and forecast
The water temperature today is slightly lower than the average on this day in recent years. Its value has rise over the last week, but has drop compared to 20 days ago. Exactly a year ago, on this day, the water temperature in this location was 44°F. Water temperature range in Lake Michigan In December is from 32 to 46 degrees.
According to our forecast, in the coming days, the water temperature value in Lake Michigan will slightly drop and in 10 days it will be 38°F.
Table of water temperature values in Lake Michigan
| Day | Fact* | Average** | Forecast*** |
| Dec 1 | 6.2°C | 6.8°C | |
| Dec 2 | 6.0°C | 6.8°C | |
| Dec 3 | 5.9°C | 6.5°C | |
| Dec 4 | 5.4°C | 6.5°C | |
| Dec 5 | 5.1°C | 6.0°C | |
| Dec 6 | 4.9°C | 5.8°C | |
| Dec 7 | 5.0°C | 5.8°C | |
| Dec 8 | 4.7°C | 5.8°C | |
| Dec 9 | 5.8°C | 4.7°C | |
| Dec 10 | 5.8°C | 4.7°C | |
| Dec 11 | 5.3°C | 4.3°C | |
| Dec 12 | 5.0°C | 4.1°C | |
| Dec 13 | 5.3°C | 4.3°C | |
| Dec 14 | 5.0°C | 4.1°C | |
| Dec 15 | 5.0°C | 4.1°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 | 40°C | 51km |
| Whitefish Bay | 41°C | 66km |
| Milwaukee | 41°C | 72km |
| Pentwater | 40°C | 73km |
| Muskegon | 40°C | 77km |
| Manitowoc | 40°C | 79km |
| Ludington | 40°C | 83km |
| Wind Point | 42°C | 86km |
** Straight line distance in kilometers
The warmest water today in United States recorded in Lantana, its value is 80°F. Lowest - in Kotzebue, there water temperature now 28°F. Average water temperature in the country today - 56°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
14km/hhumidity: 65%, clouds: 33%
18km/hhumidity: 57%, clouds: 66%
25km/hhumidity: 66%, clouds: 48%
27km/hhumidity: 73%, clouds: 69%
35km/hhumidity: 75%, clouds: 100%
41km/hhumidity: 73%, clouds: 100%
44km/hhumidity: 73%, clouds: 100%
36km/hhumidity: 85%, clouds: 100%
40km/hhumidity: 100%, clouds: 100%
43km/hhumidity: 98%, clouds: 100%
39km/hhumidity: 89%, clouds: 100%
33km/hhumidity: 85%, clouds: 100%
30km/hhumidity: 88%, clouds: 100%
34km/hhumidity: 85%, clouds: 100%
34km/hhumidity: 85%, clouds: 100%
24km/hhumidity: 87%, clouds: 100%
29km/hhumidity: 88%, clouds: 96%
23km/hhumidity: 91%, clouds: 98%
10km/hhumidity: 95%, clouds: 100%
9km/hhumidity: 97%, clouds: 100%
23km/hhumidity: 98%, clouds: 100%
30km/hhumidity: 90%, clouds: 100%
31km/hhumidity: 85%, clouds: 100%
28km/hhumidity: 82%, clouds: 100%
24km/hhumidity: 78%, clouds: 100%
22km/hhumidity: 76%, clouds: 100%
18km/hhumidity: 78%, clouds: 100%
14km/hhumidity: 81%, clouds: 100%
12km/hhumidity: 83%, clouds: 100%
10km/hhumidity: 80%, clouds: 100%
11km/hhumidity: 73%, clouds: 100%
11km/hhumidity: 74%, clouds: 100%
