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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

57.0

°F

June 1, 03:28

Trend:

increasing

Yesterday:

56.5°F

Tomorrow:

57.2°F

Sunrise:

05:58

Sunset:

21:02

Day Length:

15 h. 4 min.

Detroit in June

Minimum:

32.7°F

Average:

35.6°F

Maximum:

39.2°F

Water temperature in Detroit today

As of now, in Detroit, the water temperature is 57.0°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 2.7°F lower than the average recorded on this particular day in recent years. Since yesterday, there was a slight increase in temperature. This indicates a warming trend over the past day. According to the forecast, we expect the temperature to rise a bit.

Recent water temperature and forecast

Today's reading indicates a minor change compared to the average water temperature of the last two weeks, but the overall trend remains steady. It is also close to the historical minimum temperature for this date. The maximum temperature recorded for this date was 63.9°F on 2016, while the historical minimum was 56.2°F on 2018.

The water temperature over the last two weeks displayed soome variability. While the two week average stayed close to the historical average, there were some days when the temperature was close to the histoorical minimum and others when it was close to the historical maximum. The forecast for the upcoming week suggests a gradual increase. The average temperature is expected to rise up to 58.7°F, with minimum temperature starting at 57.2°F, while the maximum might reach 60.1°F.

Daily water temperature in Detroit

Date Current Year

actual* / forecast**

last year 10 years average
May 18 60.4°F 56.3°F 53.6°F
May 19 59.5°F 56.2°F 54.1°F
May 20 59.6°F 57.8°F 54.7°F
May 21 58.1°F 59.1°F 54.7°F
May 22 58.5°F 59.4°F 54.8°F
May 23 58.8°F 61.4°F 55.6°F
May 24 56.1°F 62.8°F 56.0°F
May 25 53.7°F 60.9°F 55.9°F
May 26 53.9°F 63.3°F 56.8°F
May 27 54.6°F 64.5°F 57.0°F
May 28 54.9°F 64.0°F 57.4°F
May 29 55.7°F 63.5°F 58.0°F
May 30 56.8°F 62.9°F 58.4°F
May 31 56.5°F 61.7°F 59.2°F
Jun 1 57.0°F 63.0°F 59.7°F
Jun 2 57.2°F 64.0°F 59.9°F
Jun 3 57.8°F 63.9°F 60.5°F
Jun 4 58.0°F 63.4°F 60.7°F
Jun 5 58.8°F 64.2°F 61.4°F
Jun 6 59.1°F 63.7°F 61.8°F
Jun 7 59.8°F 65.9°F 62.5°F
Jun 8 60.1°F 66.1°F 62.7°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, August is the only month that offers comfortable swimming conditions. The amount of days when the water is warm enough is only 42.
The warmest water in Detroit was recorded on August 30, 2021, reaching a 78.8°F. While the coldest temperature occurred on January 4, 2018, dipping to 32.0°F. The average readings by season are 35.8°F in Winter, 44.0°F in Spring, 70.7°F in Summer, and 58.7°F in Autumn.

Popular neighboring cities and resorts

City Water temperature* Distance**
Fraser 55.8°F 15mi
Gibraltar 58.3°F 18mi
Lorain 59.9°F 75mi
Sheffield 59.7°F 80mi

* current water temperature in this city

** straight line distance from Detroit