Water Temperature of Lake Michigan Near Lake Michigan, MI
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Measurement Time: Wednesday, July 23, 2025, 7:20 PM EDT
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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:
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Lake Michigan, MI
GPS Coordinates: 42.674, -87.026
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Weather Near Lake Michigan, Michigan
Current Weather

Humidity: 79%
Feels Like: 95°F
Wind: SW 10.3 mph
Wind Gusts: 21.1 mph
Precipitation: 0 in
Cloud Cover: 25%
Visibility: 9 mi
UV Index: 0
Five Day Weather Forecast

Wed
H: 82°F
L: 69°F

Thu
H: 93°F
L: 74°F

Fri
H: 76°F
L: 68°F

Sat
H: 81°F
L: 68°F

Sun
H: 81°F
L: 71°F
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 16.28 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 5.37 μg/m3
Ozone: 94 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:54 PM
Sunset: 9:17 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs 46 mins
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 AM12:27 AM - 2:57 PM
Minor Periods
8:32 PM - 10:02 PM4:13 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.
Weather Forecast
Average Temperature: 75.3°F
Average Humidity: 89%
Wind: 13 mph
UV Index: 2.5
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 19.1 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 8.94 μg/m3
Ozone: 121.4 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:54 PM
Sunset: 9:17 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs 46 mins
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 AM12:27 AM - 2:57 PM
Minor Periods
8:32 PM - 10:02 PM4:13 AM - 5:43 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Average Temperature: 80°F
Average Humidity: 89%
Wind: 16.8 mph
UV Index: 2.2
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 15.93 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 4.69 μg/m3
Ozone: 119.52 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:54 PM
Sunset: 9:16 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs 44 mins
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 AM1:25 PM - 3:55 PM
Minor Periods
9:10 PM - 10:40 PM5:28 AM - 6:58 AM
Action Rating: 5 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Average Temperature: 72.7°F
Average Humidity: 96%
Wind: 8.7 mph
UV Index: 2
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 17.98 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 2.5 μg/m3
Ozone: 92.88 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:54 PM
Sunset: 9:15 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs 42 mins
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 AM2:18 PM - 4:48 PM
Minor Periods
9:40 PM - 11:10 PM6:43 AM - 8:13 AM
Action Rating: 5 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Average Temperature: 73.8°F
Average Humidity: 85%
Wind: 8.7 mph
UV Index: 0.6
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 19.24 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.49 μg/m3
Ozone: 67.92 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:54 PM
Sunset: 9:14 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs 40 mins
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 AM3:07 PM - 5:37 PM
Minor Periods
10:04 PM - 11:34 PM7:57 AM - 9:27 AM
Action Rating: 3 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Average Temperature: 74.8°F
Average Humidity: 87%
Wind: 8.1 mph
UV Index: 0.1
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 0 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 0 μg/m3
Ozone: 0 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:54 PM
Sunset: 9:13 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs 38 mins
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 AM3:51 PM - 6:21 PM
Minor Periods
10:24 PM - 11:54 PM9:07 AM - 10:37 AM
Action Rating: 4 out of 5