Water temperature in Detroit
51.2
°F
May 11, 15:06
Trend:
stableYesterday:
51.8°FTomorrow:
51.9°F
Sunrise:
Sunset:
Day Length:
14 h. 27 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 51.2°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 2.0°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
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 50.8°F on 2022, while the historical minimum was 47.0°F on 2023.
Daily water temperature in Detroit
| Date |
Current Year
actual* / forecast** |
last year | 10 years average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 27 | 49.5°F | 51.2°F | 46.9°F |
| Apr 28 | 49.4°F | 49.2°F | 46.7°F |
| Apr 29 | 53.1°F | 51.0°F | 47.4°F |
| Apr 30 | 50.2°F | 52.7°F | 47.5°F |
| May 1 | 50.3°F | 51.3°F | 47.5°F |
| May 2 | 50.2°F | 51.4°F | 47.6°F |
| 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 | 52.7°F | 49.2°F |
| May 12 | 51.9°F | 53.4°F | 49.9°F |
| May 13 | 52.6°F | 55.1°F | 50.7°F |
| May 14 | 52.9°F | 54.2°F | 50.9°F |
| May 15 | 54.2°F | 56.4°F | 52.2°F |
| May 16 | 55.0°F | 58.2°F | 53.0°F |
| May 17 | 55.0°F | 58.3°F | 53.0°F |
| May 18 | 55.6°F | 60.4°F | 53.6°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.
