Water temperature in Detroit
53.7
°F
May 17, 18:13
Trend:
increasingYesterday:
53.6°FTomorrow:
54.3°F
Sunrise:
Sunset:
Day Length:
14 h. 40 min.Detroit in May
Minimum:
33.1°FAverage:
35.9°FMaximum:
38.0°FWater temperature in Detroit today
As of now, in Detroit, the water temperature is 53.7°F. Swimming in water of this temperature is considered as extremely cold, and there's a substantial risk of hypothermia if exposed for more than a brief duration. Today's reading is 0.7°F higher than the average recorded on this particular day in recent years. The water temperature remains approximately unchanged from yesterday. According to the forecast, we expect the temperature to rise a bit.Recent water temperature and forecast
Today's water temperature is notably higher than the average recorded over the past two weeks, indicating a significant warming trend. It also aligns closely with the historical average temperature for this date, indicating a typical climate pattern. The maximum temperature recorded for this date was 58.3°F on 2025, while the historical minimum was 47.8°F on 2020.
Daily water temperature in Detroit
| Date |
Current Year
actual* / forecast** |
last year | 10 years average |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 3 | 50.2°F | 54.2°F | 47.9°F |
| May 4 | 50.9°F | 53.8°F | 48.1°F |
| May 5 | 49.5°F | 54.1°F | 48.2°F |
| May 6 | 49.9°F | 54.0°F | 48.6°F |
| May 7 | 51.0°F | 54.1°F | 49.3°F |
| May 8 | 49.4°F | 51.7°F | 49.4°F |
| May 9 | 50.1°F | 53.3°F | 49.8°F |
| May 10 | 51.8°F | 53.4°F | 49.9°F |
| May 11 | 51.2°F | 52.9°F | 49.4°F |
| May 12 | 52.0°F | 53.6°F | 50.2°F |
| May 13 | 53.0°F | 55.1°F | 50.9°F |
| May 14 | 53.0°F | 54.2°F | 51.1°F |
| May 15 | 52.8°F | 56.4°F | 52.2°F |
| May 16 | 53.6°F | 58.2°F | 53.1°F |
| May 17 | 53.7°F | 58.3°F | 53.0°F |
| May 18 | 54.3°F | 60.4°F | 53.6°F |
| May 19 | 54.5°F | 59.5°F | 53.8°F |
| May 20 | 55.1°F | 59.6°F | 54.4°F |
| May 21 | 55.3°F | 58.1°F | 54.6°F |
| May 22 | 55.5°F | 58.5°F | 54.8°F |
| May 23 | 56.3°F | 58.8°F | 55.6°F |
| May 24 | 56.5°F | 56.1°F | 55.8°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.
