Water temperature in Milwaukee
46.3
°F
May 6, 12:49
Trend:
stableYesterday:
46.3°FTomorrow:
46.7°F
Sunrise:
Sunset:
Day Length:
14 h. 19 min.Milwaukee in May
Minimum:
34.9°FAverage:
38.3°FMaximum:
39.9°FWater temperature in Milwaukee today
As of now, in Milwaukee, the water temperature is 46.3°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 3.2°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 rise a bit.Recent water temperature and forecast
Today's water temperature is notably higher than the average recorded over the past two weeks, indicating a significant warming trend. It is also close to the historical maximum temperature for this date. The maximum temperature recorded for this date was 49.0°F on 2024, while the historical minimum was 38.5°F on 2019.
Daily water temperature in Milwaukee
| Date |
Current Year
actual* / forecast** |
last year | 10 years average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 22 | 42.0°F | 42.9°F | 40.4°F |
| Apr 23 | 43.9°F | 42.7°F | 40.7°F |
| Apr 24 | 44.8°F | 42.6°F | 41.3°F |
| Apr 25 | 45.8°F | 43.6°F | 41.5°F |
| Apr 26 | 44.8°F | 42.6°F | 41.4°F |
| Apr 27 | 43.1°F | 44.1°F | 41.8°F |
| Apr 28 | 43.2°F | 44.3°F | 41.8°F |
| Apr 29 | 45.5°F | 44.9°F | 41.9°F |
| Apr 30 | 44.8°F | 46.0°F | 42.2°F |
| May 1 | 44.4°F | 45.2°F | 41.8°F |
| May 2 | 44.0°F | 44.5°F | 41.8°F |
| May 3 | 44.4°F | 44.4°F | 42.0°F |
| May 4 | 45.2°F | 44.9°F | 42.7°F |
| May 5 | 46.3°F | 44.7°F | 43.2°F |
| May 6 | 46.3°F | 45.3°F | 43.1°F |
| May 7 | 46.7°F | 47.4°F | 43.4°F |
| May 8 | 47.2°F | 48.9°F | 43.9°F |
| May 9 | 47.1°F | 47.2°F | 43.8°F |
| May 10 | 47.0°F | 47.1°F | 43.7°F |
| May 11 | 46.2°F | 46.3°F | 43.0°F |
| May 12 | 46.9°F | 47.0°F | 43.7°F |
| May 13 | 47.7°F | 49.5°F | 44.5°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.