Water Temperature of Lake Michigan Near Lake Michigan, MI

Current Water Temperature

70.2°F

Measurement Time: Wednesday, July 23, 2025, 7:20 PM EDT

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Lake Michigan

Station Name: SOUTH MICHIGAN - 43NM East Southeast of Milwaukee, WI
Station Type: Other
Data Source: National Data Buoy Center

Elevation Above Sea Level: 574 feet / 175 meters

Nearest Address:
Offshore
Lake Michigan, MI

GPS Coordinates: 42.674, -87.026

Nearby Water Temperatures

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Lake Michigan, Holland, MI (41.8 mi)
Lake Michigan, Waukegan, IL (44.5 mi)
Kalamazoo River, Fennville, MI (46.7 mi)
Lake Michigan, Wilmette, IL (49.2 mi)
Lake Michigan, Milwaukee, WI (50.4 mi)
Root River, Franklin, WI (50.5 mi)
Lake Michigan, Stevensville, MI (52.1 mi)
Honey Creek, Wauwatosa, WI (55.8 mi)
Grand River, Eastmanville, MI (56.1 mi)
Lake Michigan, Chicago, IL (60.6 mi)
Fox River, Burlington, WI (61.1 mi)

Weather Near Lake Michigan, Michigan

Current Weather

82.9°F
Cloudy
Conditions: Cloudy
Humidity: 79%
Feels Like: 95°F
Wind: SW 10.3 mph
Wind Gusts: 21.1 mph
Pressure: 29.95 in
Precipitation: 0 in
Cloud Cover: 25%
Visibility: 9 mi
UV Index: 0

Five Day Weather Forecast

Overcast
Wed
H: 82°F
L: 69°F
Heavy rain
Thu
H: 93°F
L: 74°F
Fog
Fri
H: 76°F
L: 68°F
Patchy rain nearby
Sat
H: 81°F
L: 68°F
Sunny
Sun
H: 81°F
L: 71°F

Air Quality

PM2.5: 9.99 μg/m3
PM10: 11.66 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 308.95 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 16.28 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 5.37 μg/m3
Ozone: 94 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 6:31 AM
Sun Transit: 1:54 PM
Sunset: 9:17 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs 46 mins
Moonrise: 4:43 AM
Moon Transit: 12:57 AM
Moonset: 9:02 PM
Moon Phase: Waning Crescent
Moon Illumination: 0.2%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

12:21 AM - 2:51 AM
12:27 AM - 2:57 PM

Minor Periods

8:32 PM - 10:02 PM
4:13 AM - 5:43 AM

Action Rating: 2 out of 5

Heat Advisory issued July 23 at 2:25PM CDT until July 23 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS Milwaukee/Sullivan WI

Effective: Wed July 23, 2025, 3:25 PM
Expires: Wed July 23, 2025, 9:00 PM

* WHAT...Heat index values up to 104. * WHERE...Portions of east central, south central, and southeast Wisconsin. * WHEN...Until 8 PM CDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses.

Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors. Take extra precautions when outside. Wear lightweight and loose fitting clothing. Try to limit strenuous activities to early morning or evening. Take action when you see symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat stroke.


Air Quality Alert issued July 23 at 1:52PM CDT by NWS Milwaukee/Sullivan WI

Non-Weather Emergency Message. Not sent to IPAWS.

Effective: Wed July 23, 2025, 2:52 PM
Expires: Thu July 24, 2025, 12:00 AM

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources has issued an Air Quality Advisory for the following counties: Kenosha, Milwaukee, Ozaukee, Racine, Sheboygan. WHAT...The Ozone AQI is expected to reach the Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups level. WHERE...The Lake Michigan shoreline. WHEN...Until 11 PM tonight. Precautionary/Preparedness Actions: Sensitive groups: Make outdoor activities shorter and less intense. Take more breaks. Watch for symptoms such as coughing or shortness of breath. People with asthma: Follow your asthma action plan and keep quick-relief medicine handy. For more information on current air quality, please see: https://airquality.wi.gov


Heat Advisory issued July 23 at 2:25PM CDT until July 23 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS Milwaukee/Sullivan WI

Effective: Wed July 23, 2025, 3:25 PM
Expires: Wed July 23, 2025, 9:00 PM

* WHAT...Heat index values up to 104. * WHERE...Portions of east central, south central, and southeast Wisconsin. * WHEN...Until 8 PM CDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses.

Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors. Take extra precautions when outside. Wear lightweight and loose fitting clothing. Try to limit strenuous activities to early morning or evening. Take action when you see symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat stroke.


Air Quality Alert issued July 23 at 1:52PM CDT by NWS Milwaukee/Sullivan WI

Non-Weather Emergency Message. Not sent to IPAWS.

Effective: Wed July 23, 2025, 2:52 PM
Expires: Thu July 24, 2025, 12:00 AM

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources has issued an Air Quality Advisory for the following counties: Kenosha, Milwaukee, Ozaukee, Racine, Sheboygan. WHAT...The Ozone AQI is expected to reach the Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups level. WHERE...The Lake Michigan shoreline. WHEN...Until 11 PM tonight. Precautionary/Preparedness Actions: Sensitive groups: Make outdoor activities shorter and less intense. Take more breaks. Watch for symptoms such as coughing or shortness of breath. People with asthma: Follow your asthma action plan and keep quick-relief medicine handy. For more information on current air quality, please see: https://airquality.wi.gov


Heat Advisory issued July 23 at 2:25PM CDT until July 23 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS Milwaukee/Sullivan WI

Effective: Wed July 23, 2025, 3:25 PM
Expires: Wed July 23, 2025, 9:00 PM

* WHAT...Heat index values up to 104. * WHERE...Portions of east central, south central, and southeast Wisconsin. * WHEN...Until 8 PM CDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses.

Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors. Take extra precautions when outside. Wear lightweight and loose fitting clothing. Try to limit strenuous activities to early morning or evening. Take action when you see symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat stroke.


Wednesday, July 23, 2025

Weather Forecast

Conditions: Overcast
Average Temperature: 75.3°F
Average Humidity: 89%
Chance of Rain: 0%
Wind: 13 mph
UV Index: 2.5

Air Quality

AQI: 2 - Moderate
PM2.5: 25.25 μg/m3
PM10: 26.2 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 441.78 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 19.1 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 8.94 μg/m3
Ozone: 121.4 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 6:31 AM
Sun Transit: 1:54 PM
Sunset: 9:17 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs 46 mins
Moonrise: 4:43 AM
Moon Transit: 12:57 AM
Moonset: 9:02 PM
Moon Phase: Waning Crescent
Moon Illumination: 0.2%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

12:21 AM - 2:51 AM
12:27 AM - 2:57 PM

Minor Periods

8:32 PM - 10:02 PM
4:13 AM - 5:43 AM

Action Rating: 2 out of 5

Thursday, July 24, 2025

Weather Forecast

Conditions: Heavy rain
Average Temperature: 80°F
Average Humidity: 89%
Chance of Rain: 82%
Wind: 16.8 mph
UV Index: 2.2

Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 14.9 μg/m3
PM10: 17.2 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 298.74 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 15.93 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 4.69 μg/m3
Ozone: 119.52 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 6:32 AM
Sun Transit: 1:54 PM
Sunset: 9:16 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs 44 mins
Moonrise: 5:58 AM
Moon Transit: 1:55 PM
Moonset: 9:40 PM
Moon Phase: New
Moon Illumination: 0.4%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

1:21 AM - 3:51 AM
1:25 PM - 3:55 PM

Minor Periods

9:10 PM - 10:40 PM
5:28 AM - 6:58 AM

Action Rating: 5 out of 5

Friday, July 25, 2025

Weather Forecast

Conditions: Fog
Average Temperature: 72.7°F
Average Humidity: 96%
Chance of Rain: 0%
Wind: 8.7 mph
UV Index: 2

Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 9.38 μg/m3
PM10: 10.09 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 276.98 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 17.98 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 2.5 μg/m3
Ozone: 92.88 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 6:33 AM
Sun Transit: 1:54 PM
Sunset: 9:15 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs 42 mins
Moonrise: 7:13 AM
Moon Transit: 2:48 PM
Moonset: 10:10 PM
Moon Phase: New
Moon Illumination: 3.1%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

2:17 AM - 4:47 AM
2:18 PM - 4:48 PM

Minor Periods

9:40 PM - 11:10 PM
6:43 AM - 8:13 AM

Action Rating: 5 out of 5

Saturday, July 26, 2025

Weather Forecast

Conditions: Patchy rain nearby
Average Temperature: 73.8°F
Average Humidity: 85%
Chance of Rain: 80%
Wind: 8.7 mph
UV Index: 0.6

Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 11.6 μg/m3
PM10: 14.03 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 378.54 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 19.24 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.49 μg/m3
Ozone: 67.92 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 6:34 AM
Sun Transit: 1:54 PM
Sunset: 9:14 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs 40 mins
Moonrise: 8:27 AM
Moon Transit: 3:37 PM
Moonset: 10:34 PM
Moon Phase: New
Moon Illumination: 0.7%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

3:08 AM - 5:38 AM
3:07 PM - 5:37 PM

Minor Periods

10:04 PM - 11:34 PM
7:57 AM - 9:27 AM

Action Rating: 3 out of 5

Sunday, July 27, 2025

Weather Forecast

Conditions: Sunny
Average Temperature: 74.8°F
Average Humidity: 87%
Chance of Rain: 0%
Wind: 8.1 mph
UV Index: 0.1

Air Quality

AQI: 0 -
PM2.5: 0 μg/m3
PM10: 0 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 0 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 0 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 0 μg/m3
Ozone: 0 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 6:35 AM
Sun Transit: 1:54 PM
Sunset: 9:13 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs 38 mins
Moonrise: 9:37 AM
Moon Transit: 4:21 PM
Moonset: 10:54 PM
Moon Phase: New
Moon Illumination: 3.8%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

3:54 AM - 6:24 AM
3:51 PM - 6:21 PM

Minor Periods

10:24 PM - 11:54 PM
9:07 AM - 10:37 AM

Action Rating: 4 out of 5

The times presented here are based upon the solunar theory, which is the idea that the movements of fish and other animals are affected by the location of the sun and moon. The major periods are believed to be the times of the greatest animal activity and occur when the moon is directly overhead or underfoot (lunar transits). The minor periods also see increased activity and occur when the moon is rising or setting. The strongest activity occurs during full or new moons, and the weakest during quarter or three quarter moons. This is indicated by the Action Rating.

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