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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.
Water temperature in Milwaukee now

64.2

°F

October 10, 13:37

Trend:

decreasing

Yesterday:

64.9°F

Tomorrow:

63.7°F

Sunrise:

06:59

Sunset:

18:18

Day Length:

11 h. 19 min.

Milwaukee in October

Minimum:

35.1°F

Average:

37.5°F

Maximum:

39.1°F

Water temperature in Milwaukee today

As of now, in Milwaukee, the water temperature is 64.2°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 5.1°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 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 is also close to the historical maximum temperature for this date. The maximum temperature recorded for this date was 65.4°F on 2024, while the historical minimum was 48.4°F on 2020.

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 62.9°F, the minimum temperature may reach 61.5°F, and the maximum might stay at 64.0°F.

Daily water temperature in Milwaukee

Date Current Year

actual* / forecast**

last year 10 years average
Sep 26 66.3°F 69.9°F 63.5°F
Sep 27 65.8°F 69.9°F 62.2°F
Sep 28 65.9°F 69.7°F 61.5°F
Sep 29 66.0°F 69.7°F 61.2°F
Sep 30 66.8°F 69.8°F 61.7°F
Oct 1 67.0°F 69.9°F 61.8°F
Oct 2 67.2°F 69.4°F 62.0°F
Oct 3 66.2°F 69.0°F 61.5°F
Oct 4 67.3°F 68.3°F 61.0°F
Oct 5 67.6°F 68.0°F 61.2°F
Oct 6 66.3°F 67.7°F 60.1°F
Oct 7 63.2°F 66.7°F 59.3°F
Oct 8 64.6°F 66.4°F 59.1°F
Oct 9 64.9°F 66.1°F 59.8°F
Oct 10 64.2°F 65.4°F 59.1°F
Oct 11 63.7°F 65.2°F 58.6°F
Oct 12 64.0°F 64.8°F 58.8°F
Oct 13 63.5°F 64.3°F 58.3°F
Oct 14 63.2°F 64.3°F 58.0°F
Oct 15 62.3°F 63.4°F 57.2°F
Oct 16 62.0°F 62.9°F 56.8°F
Oct 17 61.5°F 61.8°F 56.4°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, 40.0°F in Spring, 64.0°F in Summer, and 56.5°F in Autumn.