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

Nearest Address:
Offshore
Lake Michigan, MI

GPS Coordinates: 42.674, -87.026

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Lake Michigan, Milwaukee, WI (50.4 mi)
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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

57.2°F
Partly cloudy
Partly cloudy
54.4°F
53°F
36%
NW 12.3 mph
20.4 mph
49.4°F
32°F
0 in
50%
9 mi
1001 mbar
0

Five Day Weather Forecast

Sunny
Tue
H: 59°F
L: 46°F
Partly Cloudy
Wed
H: 51°F
L: 41°F
Patchy rain nearby
Thu
H: 56°F
L: 38°F
Patchy rain nearby
Fri
H: 56°F
L: 47°F
Sunny
Sat
H: 62°F
L: 43°F

Air Quality

PM2.5: 3.35 μg/m3
PM10: 3.95 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 147.85 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 5.85 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 2.15 μg/m3
Ozone: 69 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 6:38 AM
Sun Transit: 1:44 PM
Sunset: 8:53 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs 16 mins
Moonrise: 12:22 AM
Moon Transit: 4:31 AM
Moonset: 8:42 AM
Moon Phase: Waning Gibbous
Moon Illumination: 79.8%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

4:01 AM - 6:31 AM
4:52 PM - 7:22 PM

Minor Periods

8:12 AM - 9:42 AM
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM

Action Rating: 3 out of 5

Flood Warning issued May 4 at 9:29AM CDT until May 5 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Chicago IL

Effective: Mon May 4, 2026, 10:29 AM
Expires: Tue May 5, 2026, 4:30 AM

...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Illinois... Fox River at Algonquin Lock & Dam tailwater affecting Kane, McHenry and Lake IL Counties. For the Fox River (Illinois)...including Algonquin Lock & Dam tailwater...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and forecasted to occur. * WHERE...Fox River from Johnsburg downstream to Red Gate Road in St. Charles, including the Algonquin Lock & Dam tailwater gauge. * WHEN...Until tomorrow evening. * IMPACTS...At 10.0 feet, Winaki Trail and Onaway Trail are threatened south of Algonquin. Athletic fields inundated at Judson College in Elgin. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 8:30 AM CDT Monday the stage was 9.8 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage early tomorrow afternoon and continue falling to 7.9 feet Monday, May 11. - Flood stage is 9.5 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 9.4 feet on 07/18/2024. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

These forecasts are based on observed precipitation as well as forecast precipitation 24 hours into the future. Changes to the rainfall forecast, or any additional rainfall after 24 hours, may cause changes to these river forecasts. A Flood Warning means water levels above flood stage are imminent or may already be occurring. Persons along rivers and streams in the warned area should take immediate precautions to protect life and property. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov. The next statement will be issued by late tonight.
Tuesday, May 5, 2026

Weather Forecast

Sunny
59°F
45.9°F
50.7°F
47%
0 in
0%
0%
12.3 mph
5.7


Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 5.53 μg/m3
PM10: 6.02 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 156.81 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 8.71 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.81 μg/m3
Ozone: 74.04 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 6:38 AM
Sun Transit: 1:44 PM
Sunset: 8:53 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs 16 mins
Moonrise: 12:22 AM
Moon Transit: 4:31 AM
Moonset: 8:42 AM
Moon Phase: Waning Gibbous
Moon Illumination: 79.8%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

4:01 AM - 6:31 AM
4:52 PM - 7:22 PM

Minor Periods

8:12 AM - 9:42 AM
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM

Action Rating: 3 out of 5

Wednesday, May 6, 2026

Weather Forecast

Partly Cloudy
50.5°F
40.6°F
45.7°F
59%
0 in
0%
0%
8.9 mph
5.3


Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 4.41 μg/m3
PM10: 4.58 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 149.69 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 9.93 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.73 μg/m3
Ozone: 64.24 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 6:36 AM
Sun Transit: 1:44 PM
Sunset: 8:54 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs 18 mins
Moonrise: 1:11 AM
Moon Transit: 5:22 AM
Moonset: 9:37 AM
Moon Phase: Waning Gibbous
Moon Illumination: 70.0%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

4:52 AM - 7:22 AM
5:42 PM - 8:12 PM

Minor Periods

9:07 AM - 10:37 AM
12:41 AM - 2:11 AM

Action Rating: 2 out of 5

Thursday, May 7, 2026

Weather Forecast

Patchy rain nearby
55.8°F
38.1°F
46.6°F
65%
0.13 in
86%
0%
9.4 mph
5.5


Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 5.25 μg/m3
PM10: 5.45 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 159.23 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 8 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.88 μg/m3
Ozone: 69.04 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 6:35 AM
Sun Transit: 1:44 PM
Sunset: 8:55 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs 20 mins
Moonrise: 1:53 AM
Moon Transit: 6:13 AM
Moonset: 10:39 AM
Moon Phase: Waning Gibbous
Moon Illumination: 59.1%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

5:43 AM - 8:13 AM
6:32 PM - 9:02 PM

Minor Periods

10:09 AM - 11:39 AM
1:23 AM - 2:53 AM

Action Rating: 3 out of 5

Friday, May 8, 2026

Weather Forecast

Patchy rain nearby
56.2°F
46.8°F
50.2°F
82%
0.03 in
86%
0%
13 mph
0.3


Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 8.6 μg/m3
PM10: 8.83 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 208.16 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 16.73 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 2 μg/m3
Ozone: 52.62 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 6:34 AM
Sun Transit: 1:44 PM
Sunset: 8:56 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs 23 mins
Moonrise: 2:27 AM
Moon Transit: 7:01 AM
Moonset: 11:43 AM
Moon Phase: Last Quarter
Moon Illumination: 47.9%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

6:31 AM - 9:01 AM
7:20 PM - 9:50 PM

Minor Periods

11:13 AM - 12:43 AM
1:57 AM - 3:27 AM

Action Rating: 3 out of 5

Saturday, May 9, 2026

Weather Forecast

Sunny
62.2°F
43.2°F
50.7°F
63%
0 in
0%
0%
12.1 mph
4


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: 6:33 AM
Sun Transit: 1:44 PM
Sunset: 8:58 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs 25 mins
Moonrise: 2:55 AM
Moon Transit: 7:48 AM
Moonset: 12:50 AM
Moon Phase: Last Quarter
Moon Illumination: 36.7%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

7:18 AM - 9:48 AM
8:05 PM - 10:35 PM

Minor Periods

12:20 AM - 1:50 PM
2:25 AM - 3:55 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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