Water temperature in Milwaukee
40.3
°F
December 21, 11:55
Trend:
stableYesterday:
39.9°FTomorrow:
39.7°F
Sunrise:
Sunset:
Day Length:
9 h. 0 min.Milwaukee in December
Minimum:
32.9°FAverage:
36.9°FMaximum:
38.5°FWater temperature in Milwaukee today
As of now, in Milwaukee, the water temperature is 40.3°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 0.3°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 also aligns closely with the historical average temperature for this date, indicating a typical climate pattern. The maximum temperature recorded for this date was 42.5°F on 2023, while the historical minimum was 38.8°F on 2019.
Daily water temperature in Milwaukee
| Date |
Current Year
actual* / forecast** |
last year | 10 years average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 7 | 41.7°F | 44.5°F | 42.2°F |
| Dec 8 | 41.2°F | 44.1°F | 41.8°F |
| Dec 9 | 40.6°F | 43.6°F | 41.6°F |
| Dec 10 | 42.5°F | 44.0°F | 41.6°F |
| Dec 11 | 41.3°F | 42.8°F | 41.1°F |
| Dec 12 | 41.0°F | 42.4°F | 40.8°F |
| Dec 13 | 41.1°F | 43.6°F | 40.7°F |
| Dec 14 | 40.8°F | 43.5°F | 40.6°F |
| Dec 15 | 40.7°F | 43.0°F | 40.7°F |
| Dec 16 | 40.7°F | 42.9°F | 40.5°F |
| Dec 17 | 40.9°F | 42.8°F | 40.6°F |
| Dec 18 | 39.9°F | 41.6°F | 40.3°F |
| Dec 19 | 39.9°F | 43.0°F | 40.3°F |
| Dec 20 | 39.9°F | 42.6°F | 40.0°F |
| Dec 21 | 40.3°F | 42.5°F | 40.1°F |
| Dec 22 | 39.7°F | 41.1°F | 39.5°F |
| Dec 23 | 39.5°F | 40.4°F | 39.2°F |
| Dec 24 | 39.7°F | 39.4°F | 39.4°F |
| Dec 25 | 39.4°F | 38.7°F | 39.2°F |
| Dec 26 | 39.1°F | 38.5°F | 38.9°F |
| Dec 27 | 39.1°F | 39.2°F | 38.9°F |
| Dec 28 | 38.9°F | 40.9°F | 38.7°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.