Water Temperature of Lake Michigan in Milwaukee, WI
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Measurement Time: Sunday, January 21, 2024, 5:00 AM CST
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Milwaukee BayStation 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)
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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

Five Day Weather Forecast

Sun
H: 39°F
L: 34°F

Mon
H: 25°F
L: 13°F

Tue
H: 24°F
L: 10°F

Wed
H: 37°F
L: 25°F

Thu
H: 37°F
L: 27°F
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 7.25 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.25 μg/m3
Ozone: 84 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:00 AM
Sunset: 6:58 PM
Daylight: 11 hrs 55 mins
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 AM9:52 AM - 12:22 AM
Minor Periods
2:49 PM - 4:19 PM5:03 AM - 6:33 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
Winter Weather Advisory issued March 15 at 6:37AM CDT until March 16 at 4:00PM CDT by NWS Milwaukee/Sullivan WI
Effective: Sun March 15, 2026, 6:37 AM
Expires: Sun March 15, 2026, 2:45 PM
* WHAT...Snow and some sleet expected. Total snow and sleet accumulations between 2 and 5 inches. Winds gusting as high as 45 MPH leading to some blowing and drifting snow. * WHERE...Kenosha, Milwaukee, Racine, Walworth, and Waukesha Counties. * WHEN...From 10 PM this evening to 4 PM CDT Monday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions could impact the Monday morning commute. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches.
Persons are urged to stay indoors until conditions improve. If you must go outside, dress in layers. Several layers of clothes will keep you warmer than a single heavy coat. Cover exposed skin to reduce your risk of frostbite or hypothermia. Gloves, a scarf, and a hat will keep you from losing your body heat. Be prepared for slippery roads. Slow down and use caution while driving. If you are going outside, watch your first few steps taken on stairs, sidewalks, and driveways. These surfaces could be icy and slippery, increasing your risk of a fall and injury.
Winter Weather Advisory issued March 15 at 11:49AM CDT until March 16 at 4:00PM CDT by NWS Milwaukee/Sullivan WI
Effective: Sun March 15, 2026, 11:49 AM
Expires: Sun March 15, 2026, 8:00 PM
* WHAT...Mixed precipitation expected. Total snow accumulations between 2 and 4 inches and ice accumulations around a light glaze. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph. * WHERE...Kenosha, Milwaukee, Racine, Walworth, and Waukesha Counties. * WHEN...From 10 PM this evening to 4 PM CDT Monday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions could impact the Monday morning commute. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches.
Persons are urged to stay indoors until conditions improve. If you must go outside, dress in layers. Several layers of clothes will keep you warmer than a single heavy coat. Cover exposed skin to reduce your risk of frostbite or hypothermia. Gloves, a scarf, and a hat will keep you from losing your body heat. Be prepared for slippery roads. Slow down and use caution while driving. If you are going outside, watch your first few steps taken on stairs, sidewalks, and driveways. These surfaces could be icy and slippery, increasing your risk of a fall and injury.
Winter Weather Advisory issued March 15 at 6:37AM CDT until March 16 at 4:00PM CDT by NWS Milwaukee/Sullivan WI
Effective: Sun March 15, 2026, 6:37 AM
Expires: Sun March 15, 2026, 2:45 PM
* WHAT...For the first Winter Weather Advisory, mixed precipitation. Additional ice accumulations around one tenth of an inch. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph. For the second Winter Weather Advisory, mixed precipitation expected. Total snow and sleet accumulations between 2 and 5 inches and ice accumulations up to one tenth of an inch. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph leading to some blowing and drifting snow. * WHERE...Ozaukee County. * WHEN...For the first Winter Weather Advisory, until 10 AM CDT this morning. For the second Winter Weather Advisory, from 10 PM this evening to 4 PM CDT Monday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions could impact the Monday morning commute. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches.
Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. Persons are urged to stay indoors until conditions improve. If you must go outside, dress in layers. Several layers of clothes will keep you warmer than a single heavy coat. Cover exposed skin to reduce your risk of frostbite or hypothermia. Gloves, a scarf, and a hat will keep you from losing your body heat. Be prepared for slippery roads. Slow down and use caution while driving. If you are going outside, watch your first few steps taken on stairs, sidewalks, and driveways. These surfaces could be icy and slippery, increasing your risk of a fall and injury.
Winter Weather Advisory issued March 15 at 6:37AM CDT until March 15 at 10:00AM CDT by NWS Milwaukee/Sullivan WI
Effective: Sun March 15, 2026, 6:37 AM
Expires: Sun March 15, 2026, 2:45 PM
* WHAT...For the first Winter Weather Advisory, mixed precipitation. Additional ice accumulations around one tenth of an inch. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph. For the second Winter Weather Advisory, mixed precipitation expected. Total snow and sleet accumulations between 2 and 5 inches and ice accumulations up to one tenth of an inch. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph leading to some blowing and drifting snow. * WHERE...Ozaukee County. * WHEN...For the first Winter Weather Advisory, until 10 AM CDT this morning. For the second Winter Weather Advisory, from 10 PM this evening to 4 PM CDT Monday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions could impact the Monday morning commute. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches.
Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. Persons are urged to stay indoors until conditions improve. If you must go outside, dress in layers. Several layers of clothes will keep you warmer than a single heavy coat. Cover exposed skin to reduce your risk of frostbite or hypothermia. Gloves, a scarf, and a hat will keep you from losing your body heat. Be prepared for slippery roads. Slow down and use caution while driving. If you are going outside, watch your first few steps taken on stairs, sidewalks, and driveways. These surfaces could be icy and slippery, increasing your risk of a fall and injury.
Winter Weather Advisory issued March 15 at 11:49AM CDT until March 16 at 4:00PM CDT by NWS Milwaukee/Sullivan WI
Effective: Sun March 15, 2026, 11:49 AM
Expires: Sun March 15, 2026, 8:00 PM
* WHAT...Mixed precipitation. Additional snow accumulations between 2 and 4 inches and ice accumulations around a light glaze. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph. * WHERE...Ozaukee County. * WHEN...Until 4 PM CDT Monday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Widespread blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions could impact the Monday morning commute. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches.
Slow down and use caution while traveling. Prepare for possible power outages. Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. Persons are urged to stay indoors until conditions improve. If you must go outside, dress in layers. Several layers of clothes will keep you warmer than a single heavy coat. Cover exposed skin to reduce your risk of frostbite or hypothermia. Gloves, a scarf, and a hat will keep you from losing your body heat. Be prepared for slippery roads. Slow down and use caution while driving. If you are going outside, watch your first few steps taken on stairs, sidewalks, and driveways. These surfaces could be icy and slippery, increasing your risk of a fall and injury.
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 10.26 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 2.38 μg/m3
Ozone: 77.2 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:00 AM
Sunset: 6:58 PM
Daylight: 11 hrs 55 mins
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 AM9:52 AM - 12:22 AM
Minor Periods
2:49 PM - 4:19 PM5:03 AM - 6:33 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 3.13 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.36 μg/m3
Ozone: 90.92 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:00 AM
Sunset: 6:59 PM
Daylight: 11 hrs 58 mins
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 AM10:39 AM - 1:09 PM
Minor Periods
4:01 PM - 5:31 PM5:29 AM - 6:59 AM
Action Rating: 3 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 3.65 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.63 μg/m3
Ozone: 86.76 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:00 PM
Sunset: 7:01 PM
Daylight: 12 hrs 1 mins
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 AM11:25 AM - 1:55 PM
Minor Periods
5:12 PM - 6:42 PM5:51 AM - 7:21 AM
Action Rating: 5 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 9.99 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 2.83 μg/m3
Ozone: 85.72 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:00 PM
Sunset: 7:02 PM
Daylight: 12 hrs 3 mins
Moon Transit: 12:42 AM
Moonset: 6:55 PM
Moon Phase: New
Moon Illumination: 2.2%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
12:06 AM - 2:36 AM12:12 AM - 2:42 PM
Minor Periods
6:25 PM - 7:55 PM6:12 AM - 7:42 AM
Action Rating: 3 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 17.73 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 2.47 μg/m3
Ozone: 76 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:00 PM
Sunset: 7:03 PM
Daylight: 12 hrs 6 mins
Moon Transit: 12:31 AM
Moonset: 8:10 PM
Moon Phase: New
Moon Illumination: 0.3%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
12:01 AM - 2:31 AM12:01 AM - 2:31 AM
Minor Periods
7:40 PM - 9:10 PM6:33 AM - 8:03 AM
Action Rating: 4 out of 5
