This data the coastal Detroit Lakes water temperature today, tomorrow and the upcoming days. Besides, you can also get information about the weather and surf forecast, as well as the data on sunrise / sunset and moonrise / moonset at a given point on any given day.
Water temperature in Detroit Lakes today is 51.8°F. Based on our historical data over a period of ten years, the warmest water in this day in Detroit Lakes was recorded in 2021 and was 53.6°F, and the coldest was recorded in 2019 at 41°F. Water temperature in Detroit Lakes is expected to drop to 44.1°F in the next 10 days. October average water temperature in Detroit Lakes is 49.5°F, the minimum temperature is 37.4°F, and the maximum is 68°F.
The swimming season in Detroit Lakes lasts from July to August. During those months, Detroit Lakes water temperature does not drop below 68°F and therefore suitable for comfortable swimming. The average water temperature in Detroit Lakes in winter reaches 37.4°F, in spring 43.3°F, in summer the average temperature rises to 68.5°F, and in autumn it is 50.7°F.
October 16, 2025 |
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today temp |
51.8°F |
October 15, 2025 |
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yesterday temp |
51.8°F |
Data in a table show Detroit Lakes temperature today (October 16, 2025). For more information and forecast for a few days, go to the weather forecast Detroit Lakes.
0-3 h | 3-6 h | 6-9 h | 9-12 h |
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49.3°F | 49.1°F | 49.8°F | 51.4°F |
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56.5°F | 57.2°F | 59.9°F | 61.7°F |
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These figures shows the average, minimum and maximum monthly water temperature in Detroit Lakes. In addition to the table values, the graph below displays of changes average surface temperature during the year. Values are calculated based on the data over the past 10 years. Using them, you can check the water temperature in Detroit Lakes on any day of this period that interests you. Click on the month link and you will see a table for each day, or alternatively you can view the temperature curve of the month and select 2 different years you want to compare, either in a table or as a curve
Month | Avr | Min | Max | |
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January | 37.4°F | 37.4°F | 37.4°F | cold |
Water temperature in Detroit Lakes in January | ||||
February | 37.4°F | 37.4°F | 37.4°F | cold |
Water temperature in Detroit Lakes in February | ||||
March | 37.6°F | 37.4°F | 41°F | cold |
Water temperature in Detroit Lakes in March | ||||
April | 39.4°F | 33.8°F | 48.2°F | cold |
Water temperature in Detroit Lakes in April | ||||
May | 52.9°F | 39.2°F | 64.4°F | cold |
Water temperature in Detroit Lakes in May | ||||
June | 65.5°F | 53.6°F | 77°F | cold |
Water temperature in Detroit Lakes in June | ||||
July | 70.3°F | 60.8°F | 77°F | warm |
Water temperature in Detroit Lakes in July | ||||
August | 69.8°F | 60.8°F | 77°F | warm |
Water temperature in Detroit Lakes in August | ||||
September | 63.9°F | 53.6°F | 78.8°F | cold |
Water temperature in Detroit Lakes in September | ||||
October | 49.5°F | 37.4°F | 68°F | cold |
Water temperature in Detroit Lakes in October | ||||
November | 38.8°F | 33.8°F | 51.8°F | cold |
Water temperature in Detroit Lakes in November | ||||
December | 37.2°F | 33.8°F | 37.4°F | cold |
Water temperature in Detroit Lakes in December |