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 0.27°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.

32.5

°F

February 25, 12:05

Trend:

stable

Yesterday:

33.6°F

Tomorrow:

32.6°F

Sunrise:

06:35

Sunset:

17:36

Day Length:

11 h. 1 min.

Milwaukee in March

Minimum:

35.2°F

Average:

38.7°F

Maximum:

41.0°F

Water temperature in Milwaukee today

As of now, in Milwaukee, the water temperature is 32.5°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 2.0°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 rise 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 is also close to the historical minimum temperature for this date. The maximum temperature recorded for this date was 37.7°F on 2017, while the historical minimum was 33.0°F on 2022.

latest data

last year

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 histoorical minimum and others when it was close to the historical maximum. Over the next week, the forecast shows a steady trend, with temperatures staying close to the average of 32.5°F. Both minimum and maximum temperatures expected to be close to the average, offering a week of stable water conditions.

Daily water temperature in Milwaukee

Date	Current Year actual* / forecast**	last year	10 years average
Feb 11	33.1°F	35.9°F	34.8°F
Feb 12	32.8°F	35.8°F	34.8°F
Feb 13	33.0°F	35.7°F	34.8°F
Feb 14	32.8°F	35.6°F	34.7°F
Feb 15	32.6°F	35.0°F	34.6°F
Feb 16	35.3°F	35.0°F	34.9°F
Feb 17	35.6°F	34.8°F	34.7°F
Feb 18	35.5°F	34.6°F	34.7°F
Feb 19	36.7°F	34.0°F	34.7°F
Feb 20	36.5°F	34.0°F	34.9°F
Feb 21	36.0°F	34.4°F	34.9°F
Feb 22	34.7°F	34.6°F	34.6°F
Feb 23	34.5°F	34.2°F	34.7°F
Feb 24	33.6°F	34.3°F	34.7°F
Feb 25	32.5°F	34.3°F	34.5°F
Feb 26	32.6°F	35.4°F	34.7°F
Feb 27	32.7°F	35.3°F	34.7°F
Feb 28	32.7°F	35.2°F	34.7°F
Mar 1	32.5°F	34.6°F	35.0°F
Mar 2	32.5°F	34.5°F	35.0°F
Mar 3	32.3°F	34.4°F	34.8°F
Mar 4	32.2°F	34.1°F	34.7°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 17, 2016, dipping to 32.0°F. The average readings by season are 37.5°F in Winter, 40.2°F in Spring, 64.4°F in Summer, and 56.8°F in Autumn.