Water temperature in Detroit
72.9
°F
September 1, 03:51
Trend:
stableYesterday:
72.2°FTomorrow:
72.4°F
Sunrise:
Sunset:
Day Length:
13 h. 10 min.Detroit in September
Minimum:
32.5°FAverage:
35.0°FMaximum:
37.4°FWater temperature in Detroit today
As of now, in Detroit, the water temperature is 72.9°F. Swimming in water of this temperature is seen as relatively warm and enjoyable for some individuals, although many might find it slightly too cool. Today's reading is 0.3°F higher 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 fall a bit.Recent water temperature and forecast
Today's water temperature is slightly 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 2021, while the historical minimum was 67.1°F on 2025.
Daily water temperature in Detroit
| Date |
Current Year
actual* / forecast** |
last year | 10 years average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 18 | 75.9°F | 77.4°F | 74.9°F |
| Aug 19 | 76.0°F | 77.7°F | 74.9°F |
| Aug 20 | 76.2°F | 77.3°F | 74.7°F |
| Aug 21 | 74.8°F | 76.9°F | 74.6°F |
| Aug 22 | 74.6°F | 74.6°F | 74.3°F |
| Aug 23 | 74.9°F | 70.6°F | 73.5°F |
| Aug 24 | 74.3°F | 73.4°F | 73.7°F |
| Aug 25 | 71.9°F | 72.5°F | 73.3°F |
| Aug 26 | 71.5°F | 71.3°F | 73.2°F |
| Aug 27 | 71.8°F | 69.9°F | 73.2°F |
| Aug 28 | 71.0°F | 69.0°F | 73.3°F |
| Aug 29 | 72.2°F | 68.8°F | 73.2°F |
| Aug 30 | 72.5°F | 67.7°F | 73.3°F |
| Aug 31 | 72.2°F | 66.8°F | 73.0°F |
| Sep 1 | 72.9°F | 67.1°F | 72.7°F |
| Sep 2 | 72.4°F | 68.2°F | 72.2°F |
| Sep 3 | 72.3°F | 68.9°F | 72.1°F |
| Sep 4 | 72.1°F | 69.8°F | 71.8°F |
| Sep 5 | 72.0°F | 70.0°F | 71.8°F |
| Sep 6 | 72.0°F | 68.4°F | 71.7°F |
| Sep 7 | 72.1°F | 68.6°F | 71.8°F |
| Sep 8 | 71.3°F | 66.2°F | 71.1°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.
