Water Temperature of Lake Michigan in Milwaukee, WI

Current Water Temperature

32.4°F 0.2°C
Frigid Dangerously Cold
32.4°F
Frigid < 50°F
Cold 50°–60°
Cool 60°–70°
Comfortable 70°–80°
Warm 80°+

Severe hypothermia and cold water shock risk. Unprotected swimming causes rapid loss of dexterity in under 5 minutes.

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

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Local Points of Interest

Milwaukee Bay

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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

37.6°F
Clear
Conditions: Clear
Humidity: 66%
Feels Like: 28°F
Wind: NNW 12.1 mph
Wind Gusts: 30.2 mph
Pressure: 29.99 in
Precipitation: 0 in
Cloud Cover: 12%
Visibility: 16.2 mi
UV Index: 0

Five-Day Weather Forecast

Overcast
Thu
H: 43°F
L: 35°F
Overcast
Fri
H: 42°F
L: 32°F
Overcast
Sat
H: 44°F
L: 33°F
Mainly Sunny
Sun
H: 45°F
L: 36°F
Overcast
Mon
H: 51°F
L: 38°F

Air Quality

EPA Index 1 • Good

Air quality is satisfactory, and air pollution poses little or no risk.

PM2.5
0.9 μg/m³
Good
PM10
1 μg/m³
Good
Ozone (O3)
70 μg/m³
Photochemical
NO2
2.9 μg/m³
Nitrogen Dioxide
SO2
0.2 μg/m³
Sulfur Dioxide
CO
128 μg/m³
Carbon Monoxide

Astronomical

Sun
9h 50m daylight
Sunrise 6:41 AM
Solar Noon 11:35 AM
Sunset 4:31 PM
Moon
Waxing Crescent • 6%
Moonrise 10:13 AM
Transit 2:23 PM
Moonset 6:35 PM

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

1:27 AM - 3:57 AM
1:53 PM - 4:23 PM

Minor Periods

9:43 AM - 11:13 AM
6:05 PM - 7:35 PM
Action Rating:
Good Action 3/5
Thursday, November 12, 2026

Weather Forecast

Conditions: Overcast
Average Temperature: 38.7°F
Average Humidity: 75%
Chance of Rain: 4%
Wind: 17 mph
UV Index: 2.4

Air Quality

EPA Index 1 • Good
PM2.5
0.9 μg/m³
Good
PM10
1 μg/m³
Good
Ozone (O3)
66.6 μg/m³
Photochemical
NO2
2.3 μg/m³
Nitrogen Dioxide
SO2
0.3 μg/m³
Sulfur Dioxide
CO
127.5 μg/m³
Carbon Monoxide

Astronomical

Sun
9h 50m daylight
Sunrise 6:41 AM
Solar Noon 11:35 AM
Sunset 4:31 PM
Moon
Waxing Crescent • 6%
Moonrise 10:13 AM
Transit 2:23 PM
Moonset 6:35 PM

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

1:27 AM - 3:57 AM
1:53 PM - 4:23 PM

Minor Periods

9:43 AM - 11:13 AM
6:05 PM - 7:35 PM
Action Rating:
Good Action 3/5
Friday, November 13, 2026

Weather Forecast

Conditions: Overcast
Average Temperature: 36°F
Average Humidity: 72%
Chance of Rain: 16%
Wind: 14.8 mph
UV Index: 2.2

Air Quality

EPA Index 1 • Good
PM2.5
0.8 μg/m³
Good
PM10
0.8 μg/m³
Good
Ozone (O3)
66.7 μg/m³
Photochemical
NO2
2.9 μg/m³
Nitrogen Dioxide
SO2
0.3 μg/m³
Sulfur Dioxide
CO
124.5 μg/m³
Carbon Monoxide

Astronomical

Sun
9h 48m daylight
Sunrise 6:42 AM
Solar Noon 11:35 AM
Sunset 4:30 PM
Moon
Waxing Crescent • 13%
Moonrise 10:58 AM
Transit 3:14 PM
Moonset 7:34 PM

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

2:19 AM - 4:49 AM
2:44 PM - 5:14 PM

Minor Periods

10:28 AM - 11:58 AM
7:04 PM - 8:34 PM
Action Rating:
Fair Action 2/5
Saturday, November 14, 2026

Weather Forecast

Conditions: Overcast
Average Temperature: 39.2°F
Average Humidity: 69%
Chance of Rain: 3%
Wind: 13.4 mph
UV Index: 2.7

Air Quality

EPA Index 1 • Good
PM2.5
2 μg/m³
Good
PM10
2 μg/m³
Good
Ozone (O3)
56.5 μg/m³
Photochemical
NO2
6.4 μg/m³
Nitrogen Dioxide
SO2
0.4 μg/m³
Sulfur Dioxide
CO
157.1 μg/m³
Carbon Monoxide

Astronomical

Sun
9h 46m daylight
Sunrise 6:43 AM
Solar Noon 11:36 AM
Sunset 4:29 PM
Moon
Waxing Crescent • 21%
Moonrise 11:35 AM
Transit 4:02 PM
Moonset 8:37 PM

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

3:08 AM - 5:38 AM
3:32 PM - 6:02 PM

Minor Periods

11:05 AM - 12:35 PM
8:07 PM - 9:37 PM
Action Rating:
Fair Action 2/5
Sunday, November 15, 2026

Weather Forecast

Conditions: Mainly Sunny
Average Temperature: 40.8°F
Average Humidity: 64%
Chance of Rain: 0%
Wind: 6.7 mph
UV Index: 2.8

Air Quality

EPA Index 1 • Good
PM2.5
6.6 μg/m³
Good
PM10
6.8 μg/m³
Good
Ozone (O3)
39.3 μg/m³
Photochemical
NO2
17 μg/m³
Nitrogen Dioxide
SO2
1 μg/m³
Sulfur Dioxide
CO
214.9 μg/m³
Carbon Monoxide

Astronomical

Sun
9h 44m daylight
Sunrise 6:44 AM
Solar Noon 11:36 AM
Sunset 4:28 PM
Moon
Waxing Crescent • 31%
Moonrise 12:05 PM
Transit 4:49 PM
Moonset 9:41 PM

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

3:56 AM - 6:26 AM
4:19 PM - 6:49 PM

Minor Periods

11:35 AM - 1:05 PM
9:11 PM - 10:41 PM
Action Rating:
Very Good 4/5
Monday, November 16, 2026

Weather Forecast

Conditions: Overcast
Average Temperature: 43.9°F
Average Humidity: 61%
Chance of Rain: 0%
Wind: 10.1 mph
UV Index: 2.6

Air Quality

EPA Index 2 • Moderate
PM2.5
10.4 μg/m³
Good
PM10
10.5 μg/m³
Good
Ozone (O3)
35 μg/m³
Photochemical
NO2
19.7 μg/m³
Nitrogen Dioxide
SO2
1.4 μg/m³
Sulfur Dioxide
CO
208 μg/m³
Carbon Monoxide

Astronomical

Sun
9h 41m daylight
Sunrise 6:46 AM
Solar Noon 11:36 AM
Sunset 4:27 PM
Moon
First Quarter • 42%
Moonrise 12:31 PM
Transit 5:33 PM
Moonset 10:46 PM

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

4:41 AM - 7:11 AM
5:03 PM - 7:33 PM

Minor Periods

12:01 PM - 1:31 PM
10:16 PM - 11:46 PM
Action Rating:
Good Action 3/5
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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