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 8.08°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.

46.5

°F

November 21, 04:00

Trend:

stable

Yesterday:

45.9°F

Tomorrow:

45.9°F

Sunrise:

06:53

Sunset:

16:22

Day Length:

9 h. 29 min.

Milwaukee in November

Minimum:

34.8°F

Average:

37.3°F

Maximum:

38.9°F

Water temperature in Milwaukee today

As of now, in Milwaukee, the water temperature is 46.5°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 1.4°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 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 48.6°F on 2021, while the historical minimum was 42.8°F on 2014.

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 maximum recorded over the past years. The forecast for the upcoming week shows a gradual cooling trend. The average temperature is expected to be 45.5°F, the minimum temperature may reach 45.1°F, and the maximum might stay at 45.9°F.

Daily water temperature in Milwaukee

Date	Current Year actual* / forecast**	last year	10 years average
Nov 7	54.4°F	53.1°F	49.6°F
Nov 8	54.0°F	53.3°F	49.7°F
Nov 9	52.9°F	52.8°F	48.7°F
Nov 10	53.1°F	52.0°F	48.8°F
Nov 11	53.3°F	51.4°F	49.0°F
Nov 12	52.6°F	51.2°F	48.4°F
Nov 13	52.2°F	49.6°F	47.9°F
Nov 14	51.5°F	50.1°F	47.2°F
Nov 15	46.4°F	49.4°F	46.6°F
Nov 16	46.9°F	48.5°F	46.6°F
Nov 17	45.3°F	49.0°F	46.3°F
Nov 18	45.6°F	48.2°F	46.1°F
Nov 19	45.8°F	48.2°F	46.0°F
Nov 20	45.9°F	48.3°F	45.7°F
Nov 21	46.5°F	46.8°F	45.1°F
Nov 22	45.9°F	45.9°F	44.5°F
Nov 23	45.8°F	47.0°F	44.4°F
Nov 24	45.4°F	46.8°F	44.0°F
Nov 25	45.3°F	46.4°F	43.9°F
Nov 26	45.4°F	47.0°F	44.0°F
Nov 27	45.4°F	47.1°F	44.0°F
Nov 28	45.1°F	45.7°F	43.6°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 January 26, 2014, dipping to 32.0°F. The average readings by season are 37.2°F in Winter, 39.6°F in Spring, 63.5°F in Summer, and 56.2°F in Autumn.