Water temperature in Detroit
49.4
°F
May 8, 15:11
Trend:
stableYesterday:
51.0°FTomorrow:
49.8°F
Sunrise:
Sunset:
Day Length:
14 h. 20 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 49.4°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. 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
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 53.5°F on 2024, while the historical minimum was 47.6°F on 2022.
Daily water temperature in Detroit
| Date |
Current Year
actual* / forecast** |
last year | 10 years average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 24 | 49.2°F | 48.3°F | 45.7°F |
| Apr 25 | 48.8°F | 49.7°F | 46.1°F |
| Apr 26 | 49.2°F | 50.0°F | 46.3°F |
| 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 | 49.8°F | 53.3°F | 49.8°F |
| May 10 | 49.7°F | 53.2°F | 49.7°F |
| May 11 | 49.2°F | 52.7°F | 49.2°F |
| May 12 | 50.0°F | 53.4°F | 49.9°F |
| May 13 | 50.7°F | 55.1°F | 50.7°F |
| May 14 | 51.0°F | 54.2°F | 50.9°F |
| May 15 | 52.2°F | 56.4°F | 52.2°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.
