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 3.54°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.

38.4

°F

January 16, 04:35

Trend:

decreasing

Yesterday:

38.5°F

Tomorrow:

38.3°F

Sunrise:

07:20

Sunset:

16:43

Day Length:

9 h. 23 min.

Milwaukee in January

Minimum:

35.7°F

Average:

39.0°F

Maximum:

41.8°F

Water temperature in Milwaukee today

As of now, in Milwaukee, the water temperature is 38.4°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 1.6°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 stay about the same.

Recent water temperature and forecast

Today's reading indicates a minor change compared to the average water temperature of the last two weeks, but the overall trend remains steady. It is also close to the historical maximum temperature for this date. The maximum temperature recorded for this date was 38.5°F on 2022, while the historical minimum was 33.5°F on 2018.

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 38.0°F, the minimum temperature may reach 37.7°F, and the maximum might stay at 38.3°F.

Daily water temperature in Milwaukee

Date	Current Year actual* / forecast**	last year	10 years average
Jan 2	38.9°F	39.6°F	38.8°F
Jan 3	38.5°F	39.8°F	38.7°F
Jan 4	38.6°F	40.1°F	38.5°F
Jan 5	38.0°F	39.3°F	38.3°F
Jan 6	37.4°F	38.6°F	37.9°F
Jan 7	37.4°F	38.5°F	37.9°F
Jan 8	38.7°F	38.6°F	37.9°F
Jan 9	38.0°F	38.6°F	37.5°F
Jan 10	39.2°F	38.3°F	37.8°F
Jan 11	38.8°F	38.1°F	37.8°F
Jan 12	38.4°F	37.8°F	37.5°F
Jan 13	38.4°F	37.7°F	37.3°F
Jan 14	38.8°F	37.5°F	37.2°F
Jan 15	38.5°F	37.4°F	37.0°F
Jan 16	38.4°F	37.0°F	36.8°F
Jan 17	38.3°F	37.5°F	36.7°F
Jan 18	38.3°F	37.2°F	36.7°F
Jan 19	38.1°F	37.4°F	36.5°F
Jan 20	38.0°F	37.0°F	36.4°F
Jan 21	38.0°F	37.2°F	36.5°F
Jan 22	37.7°F	36.9°F	36.2°F
Jan 23	37.7°F	36.3°F	36.1°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.