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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

74.5

°F

August 8, 08:46

Trend:

decreasing

Yesterday:

74.6°F

Tomorrow:

74.1°F

Sunrise:

06:32

Sunset:

20:43

Day Length:

14 h. 11 min.

Detroit in August

Minimum:

32.0°F

Average:

35.1°F

Maximum:

38.0°F

Water temperature in Detroit today

As of now, in Detroit, the water temperature is 74.5°F. It's safe to say that the water is comfortably warm for various water-related activities. Today's reading is 0.5°F lower 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 fall a bit.

Recent water temperature and forecast

Today's water temperature is considerably lower than the average registered over the last two weeks, indicating a slight cooling 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 77.7°F on 2016, while the historical minimum was 71.8°F on 2017.

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. Over the next week, the forecast shows a steady trend, with temperatures staying close to the average of 74.3°F. Both minimum and maximum temperatures expected to be close to the average, offering a week of stable water conditions.

Daily water temperature in Detroit

Date Current Year

actual* / forecast**

last year 10 years average
Jul 25 74.3°F 75.4°F 74.3°F
Jul 26 74.9°F 74.0°F 74.3°F
Jul 27 75.6°F 74.4°F 74.6°F
Jul 28 77.3°F 74.8°F 74.9°F
Jul 29 77.3°F 75.3°F 74.9°F
Jul 30 76.7°F 77.0°F 75.1°F
Jul 31 77.5°F 77.0°F 75.2°F
Aug 1 77.2°F 76.1°F 74.9°F
Aug 2 75.0°F 76.6°F 74.5°F
Aug 3 74.3°F 76.6°F 74.5°F
Aug 4 73.2°F 78.2°F 74.7°F
Aug 5 73.8°F 78.0°F 74.7°F
Aug 6 74.3°F 78.7°F 75.2°F
Aug 7 74.6°F 78.3°F 75.2°F
Aug 8 74.5°F 76.5°F 75.0°F
Aug 9 74.1°F 74.1°F 74.6°F
Aug 10 73.8°F 73.9°F 74.3°F
Aug 11 74.4°F 74.5°F 74.9°F
Aug 12 74.3°F 74.4°F 74.9°F
Aug 13 74.4°F 74.5°F 74.9°F
Aug 14 74.6°F 74.7°F 75.1°F
Aug 15 74.6°F 74.7°F 75.1°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 45.
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, 70.8°F in Summer, and 58.7°F in Autumn.

Popular neighboring cities and resorts

City Water temperature* Distance**
Fraser 75.5°F 15mi
Gibraltar 74.7°F 18mi
Lorain 75.7°F 75mi
Sheffield 75.6°F 80mi

* current water temperature in this city

** straight line distance from Detroit