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 3.78°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.

38.8

°F

December 25, 18:58

Trend:

decreasing

Yesterday:

39.5°F

Tomorrow:

38.5°F

Sunrise:

07:22

Sunset:

16:22

Day Length:

9 h. 0 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 38.8°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 0.4°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 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 also aligns closely with the historical average temperature for this date, indicating a typical climate pattern. The maximum temperature recorded for this date was 41.5°F on 2021, while the historical minimum was 37.7°F on 2019.

latest data

last year

Over the past two weeks, the water temperature has closely aligned with historical averages for those days. The forecast for the upcoming week shows a gradual cooling trend. The average temperature is expected to be 38.4°F, the minimum temperature may reach 38.1°F, and the maximum might stay at 38.6°F.

Daily water temperature in Milwaukee

Date	Current Year actual* / forecast**	last year	10 years average
Jan 1	38.5°F	39.7°F	38.9°F
Dec 11	39.5°F	41.3°F	41.1°F
Dec 12	40.9°F	41.0°F	40.8°F
Dec 13	40.6°F	41.1°F	40.8°F
Dec 14	40.4°F	40.8°F	40.6°F
Dec 15	40.7°F	40.7°F	40.7°F
Dec 16	41.1°F	40.7°F	40.7°F
Dec 17	39.9°F	40.9°F	40.6°F
Dec 18	40.3°F	39.9°F	40.3°F
Dec 19	39.2°F	39.9°F	40.3°F
Dec 20	40.6°F	39.9°F	40.1°F
Dec 21	41.2°F	40.3°F	40.2°F
Dec 22	40.2°F	40.2°F	39.7°F
Dec 23	39.6°F	40.2°F	39.4°F
Dec 24	39.5°F	39.6°F	39.5°F
Dec 25	38.8°F	38.9°F	39.2°F
Dec 26	38.5°F	38.4°F	38.9°F
Dec 27	38.4°F	37.8°F	38.8°F
Dec 28	38.2°F	37.2°F	38.5°F
Dec 29	38.1°F	38.7°F	38.5°F
Dec 30	38.6°F	38.9°F	38.9°F
Dec 31	38.6°F	39.7°F	39.0°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 37.5°F in Winter, 40.0°F in Spring, 64.0°F in Summer, and 56.6°F in Autumn.