Water temperature in Detroit River (MI) in February
Is it warm enough to swim in Detroit River in February? Average water temperature in Detroit River in February is 33.6°F and therefore is not suitable for comfortable swimming. The warmest water in Detroit River in February is 37.6°F, and the coldest is 30.4°F. To find out the sea temperature today and in the coming days, go to Current sea temperature in Detroit River
Changes water temperature in Detroit River in February 2026, 2025
To get an accurate forecast for the water temperature in Detroit River for any chosen month, compare two years within a 10 year range using the chart below. In addition to the sea water temperature in Detroit River, the selected years in the table also show the values of the maximum and minimum temperatures on each of the days of February.
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| Day | 2026 | 2025 | Min | Max |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| February 1 | 32.7°F | 33.3°F | 30.4°F | 34.3°F |
| February 2 | 32.7°F | 33.6°F | 31.6°F | 34.9°F |
| February 3 | 32.9°F | 33.4°F | 31.6°F | 34.7°F |
| February 4 | 32.9°F | 33.3°F | 31.8°F | 35.8°F |
| February 5 | 32.9°F | 33.3°F | 31.8°F | 35.2°F |
| February 6 | 32.7°F | 33.4°F | 31.5°F | 34.9°F |
| February 7 | 32.7°F | 33.4°F | 32.2°F | 34.9°F |
| February 8 | 32.7°F | 33.3°F | 32.4°F | 36.3°F |
| February 9 | 32.7°F | 33.4°F | 31.5°F | 36.5°F |
| February 10 | 32.7°F | 33.4°F | 31.8°F | 36.3°F |
| February 11 | 32.7°F | 33.3°F | 32°F | 36.5°F |
| February 12 | 32.7°F | 33.4°F | 31.8°F | 36.7°F |
| February 13 | 32.5°F | 33.3°F | 32°F | 37°F |
| February 14 | 32.5°F | 33.3°F | 32.4°F | 37.6°F |
| February 15 | 32.5°F | 33.3°F | 31.8°F | 37.2°F |
| Day | 2026 | 2025 | Min | Max |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| February 16 | 33.4°F | 33.3°F | 31.6°F | 36.5°F |
| February 17 | 33.3°F | 33.1°F | 31.8°F | 36°F |
| February 18 | 33.1°F | 33.1°F | 32.2°F | 35.1°F |
| February 19 | 32.9°F | 33.1°F | 32°F | 36.3°F |
| February 20 | 32.9°F | 33.1°F | 32.2°F | 36.3°F |
| February 21 | 32.9°F | 33.3°F | 32.4°F | 35.8°F |
| February 22 | 32.7°F | 33.4°F | 31.8°F | 35.6°F |
| February 23 | 32.9°F | 33.3°F | 32°F | 35.8°F |
| February 24 | 32.9°F | 33.1°F | 32°F | 36.3°F |
| February 25 | 32.5°F | 33.1°F | 31.8°F | 36.3°F |
| February 26 | 32.5°F | 33.1°F | 31.5°F | 37.2°F |
| February 27 | 32.5°F | 32.9°F | 30.9°F | 37°F |
| February 28 | 32.7°F | 32.9°F | 30.9°F | 36.9°F |
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Average water temperature in Detroit River in February over a decade
| 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 |
| 34.3°F | 34.2°F | 33.6°F | 33.8°F | 33.1°F |
| 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | 2026 |
| 33.8°F | 34.7°F | 35.4°F | 33.3°F |
Detroit River sea state in February
Chart comparing the height of waves in Detroit River in February over the past years. The red line indicates the height of the waves when swimming in the sea is prohibited. To view the current sea conditions, click on the graph.
Detroit River water temperature during other months:
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