Water temperature in Detroit
37.8
°F
December 21, 06:33
Trend:
stableYesterday:
37.4°FTomorrow:
37.5°F
Sunrise:
Sunset:
Day Length:
9 h. 5 min.Detroit in December
Minimum:
32.4°FAverage:
34.4°FMaximum:
36.7°FWater temperature in Detroit today
As of now, in Detroit, the water temperature is 37.8°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 about the same as 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 fall 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 also aligns closely with the historical average temperature for this date, indicating a typical climate pattern. The maximum temperature recorded for this date was 43.3°F on 2015, while the historical minimum was 35.1°F on 2016.
Daily water temperature in Detroit
| Date |
Current Year
actual* / forecast** |
last year | 10 years average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 7 | 38.1°F | 40.6°F | 40.8°F |
| Dec 8 | 37.2°F | 41.5°F | 40.4°F |
| Dec 9 | 36.7°F | 40.9°F | 39.9°F |
| Dec 10 | 36.7°F | 41.7°F | 39.5°F |
| Dec 11 | 36.3°F | 40.9°F | 39.2°F |
| Dec 12 | 36.8°F | 40.2°F | 38.9°F |
| Dec 13 | 37.5°F | 40.1°F | 38.7°F |
| Dec 14 | 37.6°F | 39.4°F | 38.6°F |
| Dec 15 | 36.5°F | 39.3°F | 38.4°F |
| Dec 16 | 36.4°F | 38.7°F | 38.2°F |
| Dec 17 | 37.5°F | 38.8°F | 38.0°F |
| Dec 18 | 37.5°F | 39.8°F | 38.2°F |
| Dec 19 | 37.5°F | 39.5°F | 38.2°F |
| Dec 20 | 37.4°F | 39.3°F | 38.0°F |
| Dec 21 | 37.8°F | 39.6°F | 37.7°F |
| Dec 22 | 37.5°F | 39.1°F | 37.4°F |
| Dec 23 | 37.1°F | 38.5°F | 37.0°F |
| Dec 24 | 36.8°F | 37.9°F | 36.7°F |
| Dec 25 | 37.0°F | 38.1°F | 36.8°F |
| Dec 26 | 36.7°F | 38.2°F | 36.6°F |
| Dec 27 | 36.7°F | 38.6°F | 36.6°F |
| Dec 28 | 36.3°F | 37.5°F | 36.2°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.
