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Water temperature in Detroit

Detailed information about the current water temperature in Detroit. The trend over the last two weeks, daily averages, and precise forecast of the water temperature changes. Gain a deeper understanding of seasonal dynamics with monthly statistical analyses covering recent years.
Water temperature in Detroit now

63.1

°F

October 17, 04:10

Trend:

stable

Yesterday:

61.7°F

Tomorrow:

62.4°F

Sunrise:

07:47

Sunset:

18:47

Day Length:

11 h. 0 min.

Detroit in October

Minimum:

33.2°F

Average:

35.0°F

Maximum:

37.0°F

Water temperature in Detroit today

As of now, in Detroit, the water temperature is 63.1°F. Swimming in water of this temperature is generally concidered to be cool, and most people won't really enjoy it. Today's reading is 4.6°F higher than the average recorded on this particular day in recent years. Since yesterday, there was a noticeable increase in temperature. This indicates a warming trend over the past day. According to the forecast, we expect the temperature to fall a bit.

Recent water temperature and forecast

The water temperature today is above average for the last two weeks, showing a small increase in temperature. It is also close to the historical maximum temperature for this date. The maximum temperature recorded for this date was 64.9°F on 2021, while the historical minimum was 54.7°F on 2019.

Over the past two weeks, the water temperature has closely aligned with historical averages for those days. The forecast for the upcoming week shows a gradual cooling trend. The average temperature is expected to be 60.9°F, the minimum temperature may reach 59.8°F, and the maximum might stay at 62.4°F.

Daily water temperature in Detroit

Date Current Year

actual* / forecast**

last year 10 years average
Oct 3 66.6°F 68.7°F 64.5°F
Oct 4 64.2°F 67.8°F 64.3°F
Oct 5 63.9°F 68.0°F 64.4°F
Oct 6 63.7°F 67.6°F 63.6°F
Oct 7 62.8°F 69.1°F 63.7°F
Oct 8 62.3°F 69.6°F 63.3°F
Oct 9 62.1°F 67.8°F 62.9°F
Oct 10 61.7°F 65.1°F 62.5°F
Oct 11 61.5°F 64.5°F 62.1°F
Oct 12 60.5°F 62.6°F 61.5°F
Oct 13 61.2°F 62.5°F 61.1°F
Oct 14 62.9°F 61.5°F 60.5°F
Oct 15 62.5°F 61.9°F 60.0°F
Oct 16 61.7°F 62.1°F 59.6°F
Oct 17 63.1°F 61.4°F 58.5°F
Oct 18 62.4°F 61.0°F 57.8°F
Oct 19 61.7°F 60.0°F 57.2°F
Oct 20 61.0°F 59.3°F 56.4°F
Oct 21 60.9°F 60.2°F 56.4°F
Oct 22 60.4°F 59.3°F 55.9°F
Oct 23 60.0°F 58.0°F 55.5°F
Oct 24 59.8°F 57.3°F 55.2°F

* actual - actual temperature values

** forecast - projected values for the next week

Real-time coastal temperatures could deviate by several degrees from the provided readings. These deviations often become evident following intense rainfall or strong winds.

Our forecasting methodology leverages a mathematical model, that uses current water and weather conditions, historical records, wind intensity and direction.

Water temperature in Detroit by month

In Detroit, the months July through August offer comfortable swimming conditions, which amounts to 46 swimming days.
The warmest water in Detroit was recorded on August 14, 2025, reaching a 78.9°F. While the coldest temperature occurred on January 4, 2018, dipping to 32.0°F. The average readings by season are 35.6°F in Winter, 44.2°F in Spring, 71.1°F in Summer, and 58.7°F in Autumn.

Popular neighboring cities and resorts

City Water temperature* Distance**
Fraser 60.9°F 15mi
Gibraltar 61.6°F 18mi
Lorain 65.0°F 75mi
Sheffield 64.3°F 80mi

* current water temperature in this city

** straight line distance from Detroit