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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

56.8

°F

November 11, 09:07

Trend:

decreasing

Yesterday:

56.9°F

Tomorrow:

56.7°F

Sunrise:

07:19

Sunset:

17:13

Day Length:

9 h. 54 min.

Detroit in November

Minimum:

32.8°F

Average:

34.6°F

Maximum:

37.3°F

Water temperature in Detroit today

As of now, in Detroit, the water temperature is 56.8°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 7.4°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 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 is also close to the historical maximum temperature for this date. The maximum temperature recorded for this date was 53.9°F on 2022, while the historical minimum was 43.1°F on 2019.

Observations from the last two weeks indicate that the water temperature was in proximity to the highest values recorded on those days in the past. The forecast for the upcoming week shows a gradual cooling trend. The average temperature is expected to be 55.2°F, the minimum temperature may reach 53.9°F, and the maximum might stay at 56.7°F.

Daily water temperature in Detroit

Date Current Year

actual* / forecast**

last year 10 years average
Oct 28 55.5°F 56.8°F 53.7°F
Oct 29 55.5°F 56.5°F 53.4°F
Oct 30 55.3°F 55.5°F 53.0°F
Oct 31 54.7°F 53.9°F 52.6°F
Nov 1 57.6°F 54.5°F 53.9°F
Nov 2 58.3°F 52.3°F 51.9°F
Nov 3 56.3°F 49.4°F 51.2°F
Nov 4 55.8°F 48.4°F 50.8°F
Nov 5 54.9°F 48.1°F 50.4°F
Nov 6 57.5°F 47.9°F 50.6°F
Nov 7 57.6°F 47.5°F 50.6°F
Nov 8 57.2°F 46.8°F 49.8°F
Nov 9 57.1°F 46.5°F 49.7°F
Nov 10 56.9°F 48.7°F 49.5°F
Nov 11 56.8°F 49.2°F 49.4°F
Nov 12 56.7°F 49.1°F 49.3°F
Nov 13 56.3°F 48.2°F 48.9°F
Nov 14 55.8°F 48.4°F 48.4°F
Nov 15 55.2°F 47.9°F 47.8°F
Nov 16 54.5°F 48.2°F 47.1°F
Nov 17 54.3°F 47.7°F 46.9°F
Nov 18 53.9°F 48.3°F 46.5°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 37.
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 35.7°F in Winter, 43.6°F in Spring, 70.6°F in Summer, and 58.4°F in Autumn.

Popular neighboring cities and resorts

City Water temperature* Distance**
Fraser 56.6°F 15mi
Gibraltar 56.5°F 18mi
Lorain 57.4°F 75mi
Sheffield 57.3°F 80mi

* current water temperature in this city

** straight line distance from Detroit