Water Temperature of Lake Michigan in Milwaukee, WI

Current Water Temperature

32.4°F

Measurement Time: Sunday, January 21, 2024, 5:00 AM CST

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Local Points of Interest

Milwaukee Bay

Lake Michigan

Station Name: Milwaukee 1SE
Data Source: USGS

Elevation Above Sea Level: 551 feet

Nearest Address:
700 E Jones St
Milwaukee, WI 53207
Milwaukee County

GPS Coordinates: 43.0244, -87.8983

Nearby Water Temperatures

Honey Creek, Wauwatosa, WI (5.6 mi)
Root River, Franklin, WI (12.6 mi)
Lake Michigan, Racine, WI (25.5 mi)
Eagle Spring Lake, Mukwonago, WI (29.6 mi)
Fox River, Burlington, WI (33 mi)
Lake Michigan, Winthrop Harbor, IL (37.3 mi)
Lake Michigan, Waukegan, IL (45.7 mi)
Lake Michigan, Lake Michigan, MI (50.4 mi)
Fox River, McHenry, IL (51.7 mi)
Fond Du Lac River, Fond Du Lac, WI (60.1 mi)
Lake Michigan, Wilmette, IL (62.7 mi)
Swan Creek, Fitchburg, WI (73.9 mi)
Yahara River, Windsor, WI (74.4 mi)
Manitowoc River , Manitowoc, WI (75.3 mi)
Fox River, Oshkosh, WI (75.5 mi)

Weather for Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Current Weather

39°F
Overcast
Overcast
27°F
36.3°F
62%
W 30.6 mph
37.2 mph
24.2°F
31.3°F
0.01 in
100%
9 mi
995 mbar
0.9

Five Day Weather Forecast

Patchy rain nearby
Fri
H: 40°F
L: 32°F
Light freezing rain
Sat
H: 33°F
L: 26°F
Heavy rain
Sun
H: 50°F
L: 31°F
Moderate or heavy snow showers
Mon
H: 22°F
L: 13°F
Light freezing rain
Tue
H: 18°F
L: 8°F

Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 1.55 μg/m3
PM10: 1.55 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 177.85 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 2.45 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.45 μg/m3
Ozone: 90 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 7:07 AM
Sun Transit: 12:00 AM
Sunset: 6:56 PM
Daylight: 11 hrs 49 mins
Moonrise: 4:28 AM
Moon Transit: 8:42 AM
Moonset: 1:02 PM
Moon Phase: Waning Crescent
Moon Illumination: 16.4%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

8:12 AM - 10:42 AM
8:55 PM - 11:25 PM

Minor Periods

12:32 AM - 2:02 PM
3:58 AM - 5:28 AM

Action Rating: 2 out of 5

Winter Storm Watch issued March 12 at 11:59PM CDT until March 16 at 4:00PM CDT by NWS Milwaukee/Sullivan WI

Effective: Thu March 12, 2026, 11:59 PM
Expires: Fri March 13, 2026, 8:00 AM

* WHAT...Heavy snow and blowing snow is possible Saturday night and Sunday, especially toward central WI. A wintry mix will be possible for a time Saturday night and Sunday, including a chance for sleet and freezing rain with some accumulating ice looking increasingly likely. Ice accumulation is most likely along and north of I-94. Rain may also mix in for a time mainly south of I-94. The wintry mix is expected transition to moderate to heavy snow across southern Wisconsin Sunday evening, persisting into Monday. Strong winds and blowing snow will likely continue into Monday as well. * WHERE...Portions of east central, south central, and southeast Wisconsin. * WHEN...From Saturday evening through Monday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Visibilities may drop below 1/4 mile due to falling and blowing snow. The strong winds and weight of snow on tree limbs may down power lines and could cause sporadic power outages. Travel could be very difficult to impossible. Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions could impact the Monday morning commute. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...There remains a fair amount of uncertainty with the track of this system as well as resultant precipitation types and amounts.

Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation.


High Wind Warning issued March 12 at 11:55PM CDT until March 13 at 4:00PM CDT by NWS Milwaukee/Sullivan WI

Effective: Thu March 12, 2026, 11:55 PM
Expires: Fri March 13, 2026, 8:00 AM

* WHAT...Initially, south winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected, particularly within precipitation. Then, west winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected. * WHERE...Portions of east central, south central, and southeast Wisconsin. * WHEN...Until 4 PM CDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The primary reason for moving the High Wind Warning up in time was to cover the potential for high end winds within the expected precipitation tonight. It is uncertain but the risk is high enough that it should be addressed.

Remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Watch for falling debris and tree limbs. Use caution if you must drive.


Winter Storm Watch issued March 13 at 7:06AM CDT until March 16 at 4:00PM CDT by NWS Milwaukee/Sullivan WI

Effective: Fri March 13, 2026, 7:06 AM
Expires: Fri March 13, 2026, 3:15 PM

* WHAT...Heavy snow and blowing snow is possible Saturday night and Sunday, especially toward central WI. A wintry mix will be possible for a time Saturday night and Sunday, including a chance for sleet and freezing rain with some accumulating ice looking increasingly likely. Ice accumulation is most likely along and north of I-94. Rain may also mix in for a time mainly south of I-94. The wintry mix is expected transition to moderate to heavy snow across southern Wisconsin Sunday evening, persisting into Monday. Strong winds and blowing snow will likely continue into Monday as well. * WHERE...Portions of east central, south central, and southeast Wisconsin. * WHEN...From Saturday evening through Monday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Visibilities may drop below 1/4 mile due to falling and blowing snow. The strong winds and weight of snow on tree limbs may down power lines and could cause sporadic power outages. Travel could be very difficult to impossible. Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions could impact the Monday morning commute. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches.

Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation.


High Wind Warning issued March 13 at 7:01AM CDT until March 13 at 4:00PM CDT by NWS Milwaukee/Sullivan WI

Effective: Fri March 13, 2026, 7:01 AM
Expires: Fri March 13, 2026, 3:15 PM

* WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph. * WHERE...Portions of east central, south central, and southeast Wisconsin. * WHEN...Until 4 PM CDT this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.

Remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Watch for falling debris and tree limbs. Use caution if you must drive.


Friday, March 13, 2026

Weather Forecast

Patchy rain nearby
39.6°F
32.4°F
36.7°F
70%
0.02 in
87%
0%
33.3 mph
0.6


Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 4.27 μg/m3
PM10: 5.23 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 179.81 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 5.8 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 2.04 μg/m3
Ozone: 86.64 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 7:07 AM
Sun Transit: 12:00 AM
Sunset: 6:56 PM
Daylight: 11 hrs 49 mins
Moonrise: 4:28 AM
Moon Transit: 8:42 AM
Moonset: 1:02 PM
Moon Phase: Waning Crescent
Moon Illumination: 16.4%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

8:12 AM - 10:42 AM
8:55 PM - 11:25 PM

Minor Periods

12:32 AM - 2:02 PM
3:58 AM - 5:28 AM

Action Rating: 2 out of 5

Saturday, March 14, 2026

Weather Forecast

Light freezing rain
33.4°F
25.7°F
30.4°F
78%
0.01 in
82%
4%
20.1 mph
0.5


Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 2.78 μg/m3
PM10: 3.26 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 189.01 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 5.27 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.87 μg/m3
Ozone: 83.84 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 7:05 AM
Sun Transit: 12:00 AM
Sunset: 6:57 PM
Daylight: 11 hrs 52 mins
Moonrise: 5:04 AM
Moon Transit: 9:33 AM
Moonset: 2:09 PM
Moon Phase: Waning Crescent
Moon Illumination: 8.9%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
9:03 AM - 11:33 AM

Minor Periods

1:39 PM - 3:09 PM
4:34 AM - 6:04 AM

Action Rating: 2 out of 5

Sunday, March 15, 2026

Weather Forecast

Heavy rain
50.2°F
31.3°F
39.9°F
90%
1.22 in
87%
3%
30.2 mph
0.1


Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 4.55 μg/m3
PM10: 5.18 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 192.29 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 6.64 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 2.14 μg/m3
Ozone: 85.04 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 7:03 AM
Sun Transit: 12:00 AM
Sunset: 6:58 PM
Daylight: 11 hrs 55 mins
Moonrise: 5:33 AM
Moon Transit: 10:22 AM
Moonset: 3:19 PM
Moon Phase: Waning Crescent
Moon Illumination: 3.6%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
9:52 AM - 12:22 AM

Minor Periods

2:49 PM - 4:19 PM
5:03 AM - 6:33 AM

Action Rating: 2 out of 5

Monday, March 16, 2026

Weather Forecast

Moderate or heavy snow showers
22.1°F
12.8°F
20.9°F
77%
0.27 in
68%
27%
31.1 mph
0.6


Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 1.91 μg/m3
PM10: 2.19 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 172.57 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 2.69 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.33 μg/m3
Ozone: 90.48 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 7:02 AM
Sun Transit: 12:00 AM
Sunset: 6:59 PM
Daylight: 11 hrs 58 mins
Moonrise: 5:59 AM
Moon Transit: 11:09 AM
Moonset: 4:31 PM
Moon Phase: Waning Crescent
Moon Illumination: 0.6%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
10:39 AM - 1:09 PM

Minor Periods

4:01 PM - 5:31 PM
5:29 AM - 6:59 AM

Action Rating: 3 out of 5

Tuesday, March 17, 2026

Weather Forecast

Light freezing rain
18.4°F
7.6°F
13.4°F
79%
0 in
0%
31%
20.8 mph
0


Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 1.88 μg/m3
PM10: 2.15 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 174.58 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 2.71 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.47 μg/m3
Ozone: 86.69 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 7:00 AM
Sun Transit: 1:00 PM
Sunset: 7:01 PM
Daylight: 12 hrs 1 mins
Moonrise: 6:21 AM
Moon Transit: 11:55 AM
Moonset: 5:42 PM
Moon Phase: New
Moon Illumination: 0.1%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
11:25 AM - 1:55 PM

Minor Periods

5:12 PM - 6:42 PM
5:51 AM - 7:21 AM

Action Rating: 5 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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