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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

33.1

°F

January 21, 19:21

Trend:

decreasing

Yesterday:

33.2°F

Tomorrow:

33.0°F

Sunrise:

07:56

Sunset:

17:32

Day Length:

9 h. 36 min.

Detroit in January

Minimum:

32.2°F

Average:

36.8°F

Maximum:

41.4°F

Water temperature in Detroit today

As of now, in Detroit, the water temperature is 33.1°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 0.9°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 stay about the same.

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 is also close to the historical minimum temperature for this date. The maximum temperature recorded for this date was 35.4°F on 2021, while the historical minimum was 32.7°F on 2016.

Over the past two weeks, the water temperature has closely aligned with historical averages for those days. Over the next week, the forecast shows a steady trend, with temperatures staying close to the average of 32.8°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
Jan 7 36.1°F 38.6°F 35.4°F
Jan 8 35.6°F 38.0°F 35.1°F
Jan 9 35.2°F 37.4°F 35.1°F
Jan 10 34.8°F 36.9°F 34.9°F
Jan 11 34.4°F 36.5°F 34.8°F
Jan 12 33.9°F 36.7°F 34.6°F
Jan 13 34.0°F 36.7°F 34.3°F
Jan 14 33.9°F 36.4°F 34.0°F
Jan 15 34.0°F 36.0°F 34.2°F
Jan 16 33.7°F 35.6°F 34.1°F
Jan 17 33.6°F 35.3°F 34.0°F
Jan 18 33.6°F 35.1°F 34.0°F
Jan 19 33.2°F 34.8°F 33.8°F
Jan 20 33.2°F 34.2°F 34.1°F
Jan 21 33.1°F 34.1°F 33.9°F
Jan 22 33.0°F 33.9°F 33.9°F
Jan 23 32.9°F 33.7°F 33.8°F
Jan 24 32.8°F 33.6°F 33.6°F
Jan 25 32.8°F 33.5°F 33.6°F
Jan 26 32.7°F 34.1°F 33.6°F
Jan 27 32.7°F 34.0°F 33.6°F
Jan 28 32.7°F 33.9°F 33.6°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, 43.8°F in Spring, 70.7°F in Summer, and 58.7°F in Autumn.

Popular neighboring cities and resorts

City Water temperature* Distance**
Fraser 33.2°F 15mi
Gibraltar 33.0°F 18mi
Lorain 34.1°F 75mi
Sheffield 34.0°F 80mi

* current water temperature in this city

** straight line distance from Detroit