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

-2°F
Clear
Clear
-19.9°F
-0.8°F
78%
W 11.9 mph
15.7 mph
-17°F
-7.8°F
0 in
0%
9 mi
1026 mbar
0

Five Day Weather Forecast

Partly Cloudy
Tue
H: 17°F
L: -1°F
Moderate or heavy snow showers
Wed
H: 24°F
L: 19°F
Partly Cloudy
Thu
H: 18°F
L: 7°F
Light freezing rain
Fri
H: 34°F
L: -12°F
Light snow
Sat
H: 24°F
L: -11°F

Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 6.75 μg/m3
PM10: 7.25 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 212.85 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 5.95 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 2.15 μg/m3
Ozone: 69 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 7:17 AM
Sun Transit: 12:02 AM
Sunset: 4:49 PM
Daylight: 9 hrs 32 mins
Moonrise: 8:31 AM
Moon Transit: 1:37 PM
Moonset: 6:55 PM
Moon Phase: New
Moon Illumination: 3.1%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

1:01 AM - 3:31 AM
1:07 PM - 3:37 PM

Minor Periods

6:25 PM - 7:55 PM
8:01 AM - 9:31 AM

Action Rating: 3 out of 5

Winter Weather Advisory issued January 20 at 2:40AM CST until January 21 at 6:00AM CST by NWS Milwaukee/Sullivan WI

Effective: Tue January 20, 2026, 2:40 AM
Expires: Tue January 20, 2026, 10:45 AM

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 2 and 5 inches. Locally higher amounts are possible, mainly toward the Illinois border area. * WHERE...Portions of south central and southeast Wisconsin, mainly along and south of the U.S. Highway 18 and Interstate 94 corridor. * WHEN...From 9 PM this evening to 6 AM CST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. This will affect the early morning commute on Wednesday.

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. 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.


Tuesday, January 20, 2026

Weather Forecast

Partly Cloudy
17.2°F
-0.9°F
9.1°F
65%
0 in
0%
0%
18.6 mph
0.3


Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 5.31 μg/m3
PM10: 5.72 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 204.61 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 7.23 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.75 μg/m3
Ozone: 67.88 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 7:17 AM
Sun Transit: 12:02 AM
Sunset: 4:49 PM
Daylight: 9 hrs 32 mins
Moonrise: 8:31 AM
Moon Transit: 1:37 PM
Moonset: 6:55 PM
Moon Phase: New
Moon Illumination: 3.1%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

1:01 AM - 3:31 AM
1:07 PM - 3:37 PM

Minor Periods

6:25 PM - 7:55 PM
8:01 AM - 9:31 AM

Action Rating: 3 out of 5

Wednesday, January 21, 2026

Weather Forecast

Moderate or heavy snow showers
24.1°F
18.9°F
21.9°F
86%
1.54 in
87%
26%
20.6 mph
0.3


Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 11.82 μg/m3
PM10: 12.4 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 265.17 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 16.95 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 3.12 μg/m3
Ozone: 49.8 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 7:16 AM
Sun Transit: 12:02 AM
Sunset: 4:50 PM
Daylight: 9 hrs 34 mins
Moonrise: 8:53 AM
Moon Transit: 2:23 PM
Moonset: 8:04 PM
Moon Phase: Waxing Crescent
Moon Illumination: 8.1%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

1:48 AM - 4:18 AM
1:53 PM - 4:23 PM

Minor Periods

7:34 PM - 9:04 PM
8:23 AM - 9:53 AM

Action Rating: 3 out of 5

Thursday, January 22, 2026

Weather Forecast

Partly Cloudy
18.3°F
7.3°F
14.2°F
74%
0 in
0%
0%
20.1 mph
0.3


Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 4.64 μg/m3
PM10: 4.71 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 195.89 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 6.07 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.71 μg/m3
Ozone: 68.88 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 7:16 AM
Sun Transit: 12:03 AM
Sunset: 4:51 PM
Daylight: 9 hrs 36 mins
Moonrise: 9:13 AM
Moon Transit: 12:00 AM
Moonset: 9:14 PM
Moon Phase: Waxing Crescent
Moon Illumination: 15.4%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
2:32 AM - 5:02 AM

Minor Periods

8:44 PM - 10:14 PM
8:43 AM - 10:13 AM

Action Rating: 2 out of 5

Friday, January 23, 2026

Weather Forecast

Light freezing rain
34.2°F
-12.1°F
1.1°F
85%
0.07 in
74%
34%
19.7 mph
0


Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 2.88 μg/m3
PM10: 3 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 174.51 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 4.67 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.61 μg/m3
Ozone: 68.24 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 7:15 AM
Sun Transit: 12:03 AM
Sunset: 4:53 PM
Daylight: 9 hrs 38 mins
Moonrise: 9:33 AM
Moon Transit: 8:54 AM
Moonset: 10:25 PM
Moon Phase: Waxing Crescent
Moon Illumination: 24.4%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

8:24 AM - 10:54 AM
8:24 AM - 10:54 AM

Minor Periods

9:55 PM - 11:25 PM
9:03 AM - 10:33 AM

Action Rating: 2 out of 5

Saturday, January 24, 2026

Weather Forecast

Light snow
23.5°F
-11°F
3.9°F
87%
0.06 in
84%
35%
19.5 mph
1


Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 3.1 μg/m3
PM10: 3.25 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 184.72 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 5.99 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.7 μg/m3
Ozone: 59.08 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 7:14 AM
Sun Transit: 12:03 AM
Sunset: 4:54 PM
Daylight: 9 hrs 40 mins
Moonrise: 9:54 AM
Moon Transit: 4:38 PM
Moonset: 11:38 PM
Moon Phase: First Quarter
Moon Illumination: 34.7%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

4:02 AM - 6:32 AM
4:08 PM - 6:38 PM

Minor Periods

12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
9:24 AM - 10:54 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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