Water Temperature of Lake Michigan Near Lake Michigan, MI

Current Water Temperature

44.1°F

Measurement Time: Monday, December 8, 2025, 11:20 AM EST

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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

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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

6.1°F
Sunny
Conditions: Sunny
Humidity: 54%
Feels Like: -11.4°F
Wind: WNW 14.5 mph
Wind Gusts: 17.7 mph
Pressure: 30.23 in
Precipitation: 0 in
Cloud Cover: 25%
Visibility: 9 mi
UV Index: 0.9

Five Day Weather Forecast

Light freezing rain
Sat
H: 10°F
L: -1°F
Sunny
Sun
H: 12°F
L: 2°F
Overcast
Mon
H: 24°F
L: 7°F
Partly Cloudy
Tue
H: 34°F
L: 15°F
Patchy rain nearby
Wed
H: 37°F
L: 36°F

Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 3.75 μg/m3
PM10: 4.05 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 181.85 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 7.75 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.55 μg/m3
Ozone: 70 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 8:10 AM
Sun Transit: 12:42 AM
Sunset: 5:15 PM
Daylight: 9 hrs 4 mins
Moonrise: 2:03 AM
Moon Transit: 7:53 AM
Moonset: 1:33 PM
Moon Phase: Last Quarter
Moon Illumination: 29.7%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

7:23 AM - 9:53 AM
8:08 PM - 10:38 PM

Minor Periods

1:03 PM - 2:33 PM
1:33 AM - 3:03 AM

Action Rating: 2 out of 5

Saturday, December 13, 2025

Weather Forecast

Conditions: Light freezing rain
Average Temperature: 7.8°F
Average Humidity: 72%
Chance of Rain: 75%
Wind: 17.2 mph
UV Index: 0.2

Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 4.33 μg/m3
PM10: 4.53 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 189.01 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 6.97 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.6 μg/m3
Ozone: 65.56 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 8:10 AM
Sun Transit: 12:42 AM
Sunset: 5:15 PM
Daylight: 9 hrs 4 mins
Moonrise: 2:03 AM
Moon Transit: 7:53 AM
Moonset: 1:33 PM
Moon Phase: Last Quarter
Moon Illumination: 29.7%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

7:23 AM - 9:53 AM
8:08 PM - 10:38 PM

Minor Periods

1:03 PM - 2:33 PM
1:33 AM - 3:03 AM

Action Rating: 2 out of 5

Sunday, December 14, 2025

Weather Forecast

Conditions: Sunny
Average Temperature: 6°F
Average Humidity: 83%
Chance of Rain: 0%
Wind: 15.9 mph
UV Index: 0.3

Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 3.97 μg/m3
PM10: 4.17 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 182.49 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 7.43 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.7 μg/m3
Ozone: 70.04 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 8:11 AM
Sun Transit: 12:43 AM
Sunset: 5:15 PM
Daylight: 9 hrs 4 mins
Moonrise: 3:06 AM
Moon Transit: 8:34 AM
Moonset: 1:53 PM
Moon Phase: Last Quarter
Moon Illumination: 19.9%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

8:04 AM - 10:34 AM
8:49 PM - 11:19 PM

Minor Periods

1:23 PM - 2:53 PM
2:36 AM - 4:06 AM

Action Rating: 3 out of 5

Monday, December 15, 2025

Weather Forecast

Conditions: Overcast
Average Temperature: 15.3°F
Average Humidity: 81%
Chance of Rain: 0%
Wind: 20.8 mph
UV Index: 0.3

Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 7.71 μg/m3
PM10: 8.01 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 198.25 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 11.19 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.87 μg/m3
Ozone: 63.56 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 8:12 AM
Sun Transit: 12:43 AM
Sunset: 5:15 PM
Daylight: 9 hrs 3 mins
Moonrise: 4:09 AM
Moon Transit: 9:15 AM
Moonset: 2:15 PM
Moon Phase: Waning Crescent
Moon Illumination: 11.7%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

8:45 AM - 11:15 AM
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM

Minor Periods

1:45 PM - 3:15 PM
3:39 AM - 5:09 AM

Action Rating: 2 out of 5

Tuesday, December 16, 2025

Weather Forecast

Conditions: Partly Cloudy
Average Temperature: 26.1°F
Average Humidity: 90%
Chance of Rain: 0%
Wind: 19.7 mph
UV Index: 0.3

Air Quality

AQI: 2 - Moderate
PM2.5: 16.88 μg/m3
PM10: 17.3 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 238.58 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 23.73 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 2.8 μg/m3
Ozone: 36.68 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 8:12 AM
Sun Transit: 12:43 AM
Sunset: 5:15 PM
Daylight: 9 hrs 3 mins
Moonrise: 5:13 AM
Moon Transit: 10:00 AM
Moonset: 2:40 PM
Moon Phase: Waning Crescent
Moon Illumination: 5.5%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
9:30 AM - 12:00 AM

Minor Periods

2:10 PM - 3:40 PM
4:43 AM - 6:13 AM

Action Rating: 2 out of 5

Wednesday, December 17, 2025

Weather Forecast

Conditions: Patchy rain nearby
Average Temperature: 37°F
Average Humidity: 99%
Chance of Rain: 84%
Wind: 20.4 mph
UV Index: 0

Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 14.71 μg/m3
PM10: 14.96 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 237.61 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 12.78 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 2.03 μg/m3
Ozone: 44.85 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 8:13 AM
Sun Transit: 12:44 AM
Sunset: 5:16 PM
Daylight: 9 hrs 3 mins
Moonrise: 6:17 AM
Moon Transit: 10:46 AM
Moonset: 3:11 PM
Moon Phase: Waning Crescent
Moon Illumination: 1.5%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
10:16 AM - 12:46 AM

Minor Periods

2:41 PM - 4:11 PM
5:47 AM - 7:17 AM

Action Rating: 2 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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