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 11.33°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.

52.4

°F

May 20, 02:17

Trend:

stable

Yesterday:

52.6°F

Tomorrow:

52.7°F

Sunrise:

05:23

Sunset:

20:14

Day Length:

14 h. 51 min.

Milwaukee in May

Minimum:

33.0°F

Average:

37.7°F

Maximum:

39.9°F

Water temperature in Milwaukee today

As of now, in Milwaukee, the water temperature is 52.4°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 8.0°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 rise a bit.

Recent water temperature and forecast

Today's water temperature is notably higher than the average recorded over the past two weeks, indicating a significant warming trend. It is also close to the historical maximum temperature for this date. The maximum temperature recorded for this date was 50.6°F on 2021, while the historical minimum was 40.5°F on 2014.

latest data

last year

Observations from the last two weeks indicate that the water temperature was in proximity to the highest values recorded on those days in the past. The forecast for the upcoming week suggests a gradual increase. The average temperature is expected to rise up to 54.6°F, with minimum temperature starting at 52.7°F, while the maximum might reach 55.5°F.

Daily water temperature in Milwaukee

Date	Current Year actual* / forecast**	last year	10 years average
May 6	49.0°F	43.1°F	42.3°F
May 7	49.3°F	44.1°F	42.5°F
May 8	49.4°F	46.0°F	43.1°F
May 9	51.2°F	45.4°F	43.6°F
May 10	50.1°F	47.0°F	43.5°F
May 11	49.5°F	48.1°F	42.9°F
May 12	50.0°F	50.7°F	43.5°F
May 13	50.1°F	49.9°F	43.6°F
May 14	49.9°F	47.5°F	43.4°F
May 15	49.2°F	45.8°F	44.0°F
May 16	49.3°F	47.6°F	44.4°F
May 17	49.5°F	48.7°F	44.9°F
May 18	52.7°F	47.8°F	45.1°F
May 19	52.6°F	47.2°F	44.6°F
May 20	52.4°F	47.5°F	44.4°F
May 21	52.7°F	48.8°F	44.7°F
May 22	53.5°F	50.0°F	45.5°F
May 23	54.3°F	52.0°F	46.3°F
May 24	55.5°F	52.6°F	47.4°F
May 25	55.5°F	50.8°F	47.5°F
May 26	55.3°F	50.0°F	47.3°F
May 27	55.3°F	50.4°F	47.3°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 17, 2018, reaching a 75.3°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, 39.5°F in Spring, 63.2°F in Summer, and 55.7°F in Autumn.