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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

65.9

°F

June 20, 01:36

Trend:

decreasing

Yesterday:

65.9°F

Tomorrow:

65.7°F

Sunrise:

05:55

Sunset:

21:12

Day Length:

15 h. 17 min.

Detroit in June

Minimum:

32.7°F

Average:

35.6°F

Maximum:

39.2°F

Water temperature in Detroit today

As of now, in Detroit, the water temperature is 65.9°F. Swimming in water of this temperature is generally concidered to be cool, and most people won't really enjoy it. Today's reading is 1.1°F lower 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

Today's water temperature is considerably 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 70.7°F on 2024, while the historical minimum was 59.5°F on 2019.

The water temperature over the last two weeks displayed soome variability. While the two week average stayed close to the historical average, there were some days when the temperature was close to the maximum recorded over the past years. The forecast for the upcoming week suggests a gradual increase. The average temperature is expected to rise up to 67.2°F, with minimum temperature starting at 65.7°F, while the maximum might reach 68.1°F.

Daily water temperature in Detroit

Date Current Year

actual* / forecast**

last year 10 years average
Jun 6 64.3°F 58.4°F 61.9°F
Jun 7 65.3°F 58.3°F 62.6°F
Jun 8 65.2°F 60.7°F 63.1°F
Jun 9 64.4°F 62.5°F 63.0°F
Jun 10 63.8°F 63.4°F 63.3°F
Jun 11 67.1°F 62.4°F 63.7°F
Jun 12 69.7°F 62.4°F 64.3°F
Jun 13 68.0°F 62.0°F 64.5°F
Jun 14 68.6°F 63.8°F 64.5°F
Jun 15 71.3°F 63.6°F 65.2°F
Jun 16 67.7°F 63.8°F 65.0°F
Jun 17 67.4°F 63.8°F 65.7°F
Jun 18 67.0°F 65.4°F 66.1°F
Jun 19 65.9°F 67.5°F 67.0°F
Jun 20 65.9°F 67.5°F 67.0°F
Jun 21 65.7°F 64.8°F 66.8°F
Jun 22 66.4°F 67.2°F 67.5°F
Jun 23 67.5°F 70.4°F 68.6°F
Jun 24 67.4°F 73.2°F 68.5°F
Jun 25 67.5°F 74.2°F 68.6°F
Jun 26 68.0°F 74.6°F 69.1°F
Jun 27 68.1°F 75.4°F 69.2°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.

Water temperature in Detroit by month

In Detroit, the months July through August offer comfortable swimming conditions, which amounts to 47 swimming days.
The warmest water in Detroit was recorded on August 14, 2025, reaching a 78.9°F. While the coldest temperature occurred on January 4, 2018, dipping to 32.0°F. The average readings by season are 35.6°F in Winter, 44.2°F in Spring, 71.0°F in Summer, and 58.7°F in Autumn.

Popular neighboring cities and resorts

City Water temperature* Distance**
Fraser 66.7°F 15mi
Gibraltar 67.2°F 18mi
Lorain 69.0°F 75mi
Sheffield 68.5°F 80mi

* current water temperature in this city

** straight line distance from Detroit