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 8.78°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.

47.8

°F

May 20, 22:36

Trend:

stable

Yesterday:

49.6°F

Tomorrow:

48.0°F

Sunrise:

05:24

Sunset:

20:13

Day Length:

14 h. 49 min.

Milwaukee in May

Minimum:

34.9°F

Average:

38.3°F

Maximum:

39.9°F

Water temperature in Milwaukee today

As of now, in Milwaukee, the water temperature is 47.8°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 2.2°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 slightly 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 53.2°F on 2024, while the historical minimum was 41.3°F on 2019.

latest data

last year

Over the last two weeks, the water temperature has stayed slightly above than historical averages for those days. The forecast for the upcoming week suggests a gradual increase. The average temperature is expected to rise up to 49.5°F, with minimum temperature starting at 48.0°F, while the maximum might reach 50.4°F.

Daily water temperature in Milwaukee

Date	Current Year actual* / forecast**	last year	10 years average
May 6	45.3°F	49.0°F	42.9°F
May 7	47.4°F	49.3°F	43.2°F
May 8	48.9°F	49.4°F	43.7°F
May 9	47.2°F	51.2°F	44.0°F
May 10	46.9°F	50.1°F	43.7°F
May 11	46.3°F	49.4°F	43.1°F
May 12	46.9°F	50.1°F	43.7°F
May 13	49.5°F	50.7°F	44.3°F
May 14	49.5°F	50.7°F	44.3°F
May 15	48.1°F	49.2°F	44.7°F
May 16	50.5°F	49.3°F	45.3°F
May 17	50.6°F	49.5°F	45.8°F
May 18	48.5°F	52.7°F	46.0°F
May 19	49.6°F	52.6°F	46.2°F
May 20	47.8°F	53.2°F	45.6°F
May 21	48.0°F	54.0°F	45.8°F
May 22	48.7°F	54.2°F	46.5°F
May 23	49.0°F	51.8°F	46.8°F
May 24	50.3°F	52.8°F	48.1°F
May 25	50.4°F	53.2°F	48.2°F
May 26	50.2°F	53.5°F	48.0°F
May 27	50.3°F	53.4°F	48.1°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 15, 2015, dipping to 32.0°F. The average readings by season are 37.4°F in Winter, 40.0°F in Spring, 63.8°F in Summer, and 56.4°F in Autumn.