What is the current water temperature in Milwaukee?

Q: What is the current water temperature in Milwaukee?

As of now, in Milwaukee, the water temperature is 2.9°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.

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Water temperature in Milwaukee

Detailed information about the current water temperature in Milwaukee. 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.

37.2

°F

January 21, 18:37

Trend:

stable

Yesterday:

37.0°F

Tomorrow:

37.1°F

Sunrise:

07:17

Sunset:

16:50

Day Length:

9 h. 33 min.

Milwaukee in January

Minimum:

35.7°F

Average:

38.9°F

Maximum:

41.8°F

Water temperature in Milwaukee today

As of now, in Milwaukee, the water temperature is 37.2°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 0.9°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 is also close to the historical maximum temperature for this date. The maximum temperature recorded for this date was 37.6°F on 2022, while the historical minimum was 34.3°F on 2018.

latest data

last year

Over the last two weeks, the water temperature has stayed slightly above than historical averages for those days. The forecast for the upcoming week shows a gradual cooling trend. The average temperature is expected to be 36.8°F, the minimum temperature may reach 36.6°F, and the maximum might stay at 37.1°F.

Daily water temperature in Milwaukee

Date	Current Year actual* / forecast**	last year	10 years average
Jan 7	38.5°F	39.2°F	37.8°F
Jan 8	38.6°F	38.4°F	37.7°F
Jan 9	38.6°F	37.6°F	37.3°F
Jan 10	38.3°F	37.5°F	37.5°F
Jan 11	38.1°F	37.5°F	37.6°F
Jan 12	37.8°F	37.7°F	37.3°F
Jan 13	37.7°F	37.7°F	37.1°F
Jan 14	37.5°F	37.2°F	37.0°F
Jan 15	37.4°F	36.5°F	36.8°F
Jan 16	37.0°F	36.4°F	36.7°F
Jan 17	37.5°F	36.3°F	36.6°F
Jan 18	37.2°F	36.4°F	36.6°F
Jan 19	37.4°F	36.5°F	36.3°F
Jan 20	37.0°F	36.4°F	36.3°F
Jan 21	37.2°F	36.2°F	36.3°F
Jan 22	37.1°F	36.0°F	36.1°F
Jan 23	37.0°F	35.9°F	36.0°F
Jan 24	36.9°F	35.0°F	35.9°F
Jan 25	36.8°F	34.7°F	35.9°F
Jan 26	36.6°F	34.3°F	35.7°F
Jan 27	36.6°F	34.5°F	35.7°F
Jan 28	36.6°F	33.7°F	35.7°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 Milwaukee by month

In an average year, Milwaukee offers no days when the water temperature is warm enough to swim comfortably.

The warmest water in Milwaukee was recorded on August 5, 2024, reaching a 75.7°F. While the coldest temperature occurred on February 15, 2015, dipping to 32.0°F. The average readings by season are 37.4°F in Winter, 39.9°F in Spring, 63.8°F in Summer, and 56.4°F in Autumn.