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Water temperature in Detroit Lakes (MN) in May

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Is it warm enough to swim in Detroit Lakes in May? Average water temperature in Detroit Lakes in May is 52.9°F and therefore is not suitable for comfortable swimming. The warmest water in Detroit Lakes in May is 64.4°F, and the coldest is 39.2°F. To find out the water temperature today and in the coming days, go to Current water temperature in Detroit Lakes

Changes water temperature in Detroit Lakes in May 2025, 2024

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Day 2025 2024
May 144.6°F44.6°F
May 246.4°F46.4°F
May 346.4°F46.4°F
May 446.4°F46.4°F
May 548.2°F48.2°F
May 650°F50°F
May 750°F50°F
May 851.8°F50°F
May 953.6°F53.6°F
May 1053.6°F 
May 1153.6°F55.4°F
May 1255.4°F57.2°F
May 1355.4°F57.2°F
May 1459°F57.2°F
May 1562.6°F59°F
Day 2025 2024
May 1660.8°F59°F
May 1755.4°F59°F
May 1853.6°F59°F
May 1948.2°F59°F
May 2044.6°F59°F
May 2144.6°F59°F
May 2248.2°F57.2°F
May 2350°F55.4°F
May 2451.8°F55.4°F
May 2553.6°F55.4°F
May 2657.2°F55.4°F
May 2759°F55.4°F
May 2860.8°F55.4°F
May 2962.6°F57.2°F
May 3062.6°F57.2°F
May 3162.6°F59°F

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