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 1.77°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.

35.2

°F

March 17, 20:30

Trend:

stable

Yesterday:

35.4°F

Tomorrow:

35.6°F

Sunrise:

07:01

Sunset:

19:00

Day Length:

11 h. 59 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 35.2°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 0.7°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

The water temperature today is above average for the last two weeks, showing a small increase in temperature. 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 37.5°F on 2024, while the historical minimum was 33.6°F on 2019.

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 minimum recorded over the past years. The forecast for the upcoming week suggests a gradual increase. The average temperature is expected to rise up to 35.6°F, with minimum temperature starting at 35.5°F, while the maximum might reach 35.7°F.

Daily water temperature in Milwaukee

Date	Current Year actual* / forecast**	last year	10 years average
Mar 3	33.6°F	34.4°F	34.6°F
Mar 4	33.6°F	34.1°F	34.6°F
Mar 5	33.7°F	34.1°F	34.8°F
Mar 6	33.8°F	33.9°F	34.8°F
Mar 7	33.3°F	35.2°F	34.8°F
Mar 8	33.3°F	34.2°F	35.1°F
Mar 9	34.6°F	34.5°F	35.5°F
Mar 10	35.7°F	35.4°F	35.8°F
Mar 11	35.7°F	36.0°F	35.6°F
Mar 12	35.7°F	36.6°F	35.9°F
Mar 13	35.7°F	35.0°F	35.5°F
Mar 14	34.9°F	34.9°F	35.5°F
Mar 15	35.6°F	37.3°F	35.7°F
Mar 16	35.4°F	37.4°F	35.7°F
Mar 17	35.2°F	36.9°F	35.9°F
Mar 18	35.6°F	38.0°F	36.3°F
Mar 19	35.7°F	38.5°F	36.4°F
Mar 20	35.7°F	37.5°F	36.4°F
Mar 21	35.7°F	38.1°F	36.4°F
Mar 22	35.5°F	37.4°F	36.2°F
Mar 23	35.7°F	37.0°F	36.4°F
Mar 24	35.6°F	36.4°F	36.3°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.