Water temperature in Sleeping Bear (MI) in November
Is it warm enough to swim in Sleeping Bear in November? Average water temperature in Sleeping Bear in November is 48.7°F and therefore is not suitable for comfortable swimming. The warmest water in Sleeping Bear in November is 56.3°F, and the coldest is 41.9°F. To find out the sea temperature today and in the coming days, go to Current sea temperature in Sleeping Bear
Changes water temperature in Sleeping Bear in November 2025, 2024
To get an accurate forecast for the water temperature in Sleeping Bear for any chosen month, compare two years within a 10 year range using the chart below. In addition to the sea water temperature in Sleeping Bear, the selected years in the table also show the values of the maximum and minimum temperatures on each of the days of November.
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| Day | 2025 | 2024 | Min | Max |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| November 1 | 53.6°F | 55.8°F | 46.9°F | 55.8°F |
| November 2 | 54.1°F | 56.3°F | 46.9°F | 56.3°F |
| November 3 | 52.9°F | 55.6°F | 47.1°F | 55.6°F |
| November 4 | 52.5°F | 54.9°F | 47.1°F | 54.9°F |
| November 5 | 52.5°F | 54.1°F | 46.9°F | 54.5°F |
| November 6 | 52.5°F | 54.5°F | 46.9°F | 54.9°F |
| November 7 | 52°F | 56.3°F | 46.4°F | 56.3°F |
| November 8 | 51.4°F | 55.9°F | 46.2°F | 55.9°F |
| November 9 | 51.3°F | 56.1°F | 45.7°F | 56.1°F |
| November 10 | 50.7°F | 55.6°F | 45.1°F | 55.6°F |
| November 11 | 50.5°F | 55.6°F | 45.1°F | 55.6°F |
| November 12 | 49.5°F | 54.3°F | 44.8°F | 54.3°F |
| November 13 | 48.7°F | 54.7°F | 44.8°F | 54.7°F |
| November 14 | 48.4°F | 54.3°F | 43.9°F | 54.3°F |
| November 15 | 48.9°F | 53.4°F | 44.1°F | 53.4°F |
| Day | 2025 | 2024 | Min | Max |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| November 16 | 47.7°F | 53.1°F | 43.9°F | 53.1°F |
| November 17 | 47.5°F | 52.9°F | 43.7°F | 52.9°F |
| November 18 | 47.1°F | 53.6°F | 43.5°F | 53.6°F |
| November 19 | 46.6°F | 53.2°F | 42.8°F | 53.2°F |
| November 20 | 46.9°F | 53.4°F | 42.3°F | 53.4°F |
| November 21 | 46.6°F | 53.1°F | 42.4°F | 53.1°F |
| November 22 | 46.2°F | 52.7°F | 42.4°F | 52.7°F |
| November 23 | 46°F | 52°F | 42.8°F | 52°F |
| November 24 | 45.7°F | 51.3°F | 42.8°F | 51.3°F |
| November 25 | 45.5°F | 50.2°F | 42.4°F | 50.2°F |
| November 26 | 45.3°F | 49.6°F | 43.5°F | 49.6°F |
| November 27 | 45.1°F | 49.1°F | 43.3°F | 49.1°F |
| November 28 | 45°F | 48.6°F | 43.2°F | 48.6°F |
| November 29 | 44.8°F | 48°F | 43°F | 48.2°F |
| November 30 | 44.8°F | 47.8°F | 41.9°F | 48.2°F |
Average water temperature in Sleeping Bear in November over a decade
| 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 |
| 52°F | 50°F | 47.1°F | 46.8°F | 48.9°F |
| 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
| 50°F | 47.5°F | 49.1°F | 53.2°F |
Sleeping Bear sea state in November
Chart comparing the height of waves in Sleeping Bear in November 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.
Sleeping Bear water temperature during other months:
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