Lake Michigan water temperature today
Today, the water temperature in Lake Michigan is 65.8°F. Temperature water below 69.8°F may be considered too cold for extended swimming, and temperatures below 59°F can be dangerously cold, increasing the risk of hypothermia. The warmest water temperature in Lake Michigan today is 70.9°F (Winnetka), and the coldest temperature is 60.6°F (Montrose Beach). The highest waves on Lake Michigan today will be 0' 7" in Manistique, and the calmest water will be 0' 1" in Suamico.
Lake Michigan water temperature right now
Below are the cities and resorts in Lake Michigan with the values of water temperature today and yesterday. Also indicated are the maximum and minimum water temperatures that were recorded this month for the last ten years. Presented weather data are now available for each of the resorts. For more detailed information about water temperature, surf forecast, weather and time of sunrise and sunset in any specific area of your interest, just click on a city name. For ease of search, all places are also grouped by the first letter of the name.
Water temperature map of Lake Michigan today
The map shows Lake Michigan temperature water in some coastal cities in real time
Lake Michigan water temperature by month
The table and graph show the figures for the average, minimum and maximum water temperature in Lake Michigan by months. Values are calculated based on data for the last 15 years.
| Month | Avr | Min | Max | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 36.5°F | 30.7°F | 42.1°F | cold |
| Water temperature in Lake Michigan in January | ||||
| February | 34.3°F | 30.6°F | 37.9°F | cold |
| Water temperature in Lake Michigan in February | ||||
| March | 35.2°F | 30.9°F | 39.7°F | cold |
| Water temperature in Lake Michigan in March | ||||
| April | 40.3°F | 32.2°F | 48.6°F | cold |
| Water temperature in Lake Michigan in April | ||||
| May | 49.1°F | 35.6°F | 62.6°F | cold |
| Water temperature in Lake Michigan in May | ||||
| June | 58.1°F | 43.5°F | 72.7°F | cold |
| Water temperature in Lake Michigan in June | ||||
| July | 65.7°F | 54.1°F | 77.4°F | cold |
| Water temperature in Lake Michigan in July | ||||
| August | 68°F | 59.5°F | 76.5°F | warm |
| Water temperature in Lake Michigan in August | ||||
| September | 64.2°F | 54.9°F | 73.8°F | cold |
| Water temperature in Lake Michigan in September | ||||
| October | 56.5°F | 46.9°F | 66.2°F | cold |
| Water temperature in Lake Michigan in October | ||||
| November | 46.9°F | 39.2°F | 54.7°F | cold |
| Water temperature in Lake Michigan in November | ||||
| December | 40.1°F | 32°F | 48°F | cold |
| Water temperature in Lake Michigan in December | ||||
Chart monthly max and min water temperature in Lake Michigan
