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

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Fox River, Burlington, WI (33 mi)
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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

55°F
Overcast
Overcast
53.9°F
54.5°F
62%
NW 5.4 mph
10.1 mph
54.7°F
36.9°F
0 in
100%
9 mi
1013 mbar
0

Five Day Weather Forecast

Patchy rain nearby
Tue
H: 70°F
L: 49°F
Patchy rain nearby
Wed
H: 46°F
L: 41°F
Patchy rain nearby
Thu
H: 47°F
L: 38°F
Patchy rain nearby
Fri
H: 42°F
L: 36°F
Sunny
Sat
H: 49°F
L: 35°F

Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 6.75 μg/m3
PM10: 7.05 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 292.85 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 8.05 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 2.55 μg/m3
Ozone: 61 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 5:49 AM
Sun Transit: 12:49 AM
Sunset: 7:49 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs mins
Moonrise: 5:04 PM
Moon Transit: 10:54 PM
Moonset: 4:16 AM
Moon Phase: Waxing Gibbous
Moon Illumination: 89.6%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

10:21 AM - 12:51 AM
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM

Minor Periods

4:34 PM - 6:04 PM
3:46 AM - 5:16 AM

Action Rating: 2 out of 5

Flood Warning issued April 28 at 10:41AM CDT until May 2 at 7:00AM CDT by NWS Milwaukee/Sullivan WI

Effective: Tue April 28, 2026, 10:41 AM
Expires: Tue April 28, 2026, 10:45 PM

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Wisconsin...Illinois... Fox River Lower Near New Munster affecting Lake and Kenosha Counties. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Fox River Lower near New Munster. * WHEN...Until Saturday morning. * IMPACTS...At 12.0 feet, Water is up to the first floor levels of some homes in the Town of Wheatland and Village of Salem Lakes area along Riverside Drive and Shorewood Drive. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 10:00 AM CDT Tuesday the stage was 12.0 feet. - Bankfull stage is 10.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 10:00 AM CDT Tuesday was 12.4 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage early Saturday morning and continue falling to 10.2 feet Tuesday, May 05. - Flood stage is 11.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 12.2 feet on 06/19/1996. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive cars through flooded areas. Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov. The next statement will be issued this evening at 1045 PM CDT.


Flood Warning issued April 28 at 3:43PM CDT until May 2 at 7:00AM CDT by NWS Milwaukee/Sullivan WI

Effective: Tue April 28, 2026, 3:43 PM
Expires: Wed April 29, 2026, 3:45 AM

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Wisconsin...Illinois... Rock River At Newville affecting Rock County. Rock River Near Lake Koshkonong affecting Jefferson and Rock Counties. Rock River At Fort Atkinson affecting Jefferson County. Rock River At Afton affecting Winnebago and Rock Counties. Rock River At Jefferson affecting Jefferson County. ROCK RIVER near LEBANON-3 E-HWY MM BRIDGE affecting Dodge County. Fox River Lower Near New Munster affecting Kenosha and Lake Counties. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Fox River Lower near New Munster. * WHEN...Until Saturday morning. * IMPACTS...At 12.0 feet, Water is up to the first floor levels of some homes in the Town of Wheatland and Village of Salem Lakes area along Riverside Drive and Shorewood Drive. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 3:00 PM CDT Tuesday the stage was 12.0 feet. - Bankfull stage is 10.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 3:00 PM CDT Tuesday was 12.4 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage early Saturday morning and continue falling to 10.2 feet Tuesday, May 05. - Flood stage is 11.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 12.2 feet on 06/19/1996. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive cars through flooded areas. Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov. The next statement will be issued late tonight at 345 AM CDT.


Flood Warning issued April 28 at 10:20AM CDT by NWS Chicago IL

Effective: Tue April 28, 2026, 10:20 AM
Expires: Wed April 29, 2026, 4:30 AM

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Illinois... Rock River at Rockton affecting Winnebago County. Rock River at Latham Park affecting Winnebago County. Fox River at Montgomery affecting Kendall and Kane Counties. Fox River at Algonquin Lock & Dam tailwater affecting Kane, McHenry and Lake IL Counties. For the Fox River (Illinois)...including Montgomery, Algonquin Lock & Dam tailwater...Moderate flooding is forecast. * WHAT...Moderate flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Fox River from Johnsburg downstream to Red Gate Road in St. Charles, including the Algonquin Lock & Dam tailwater gauge. * WHEN...Until further notice. * IMPACTS...At 11.5 feet, Residences threatened along Oceola Drive in Algonquin. A few residences threatened along McBridge Street in Elgin. Jayne Street and Beach Drive threatened in Algonquin. River Street threatened in East Dundee. Jerusha Avenue threatened in Elgin. Fox River Trail threatened between East Dundee and Elgin. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 9:30 AM CDT Tuesday the stage was 11.6 feet. - Recent Activity...The river stage continues a gradual slow fall. - Forecast...The river is expected to continue a gradual slow fall. - Flood stage is 9.5 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

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. 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. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov. The next statement will be issued by late tonight.


Flood Warning issued April 27 at 2:22PM CDT until May 3 at 7:00AM CDT by NWS Chicago IL

Effective: Mon April 27, 2026, 2:22 PM
Expires: Sun May 3, 2026, 7:00 AM

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues. * WHERE...A portion of northeast Illinois, including the following counties, Lake IL and McHenry. * WHEN...Until further notice. * IMPACTS...Numerous roads, yards, structures, and areas of park land are flooding along the Fox River Chain of Lakes. Flooding is expected to continue at least through the end of this week. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 216 PM CDT, River gauges along the Fox River Chain of Lakes indicated that water levels continue to slowly fall, with water levels just above moderate flood stage. - The latest forecast from the Illinois Department of Natural Resources indicates that water levels should continue to slowly fall this week. Water levels may near flood stage by this weekend. - Some locations that will experience flooding include areas along the Fox River Chain of Lakes, including Nippersink Lake, Fox Lake, Pistakee Lake, Petite Lake, Lake Marie, Channel Lake, and Lake Catherine. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood


Flood Warning issued April 28 at 3:07PM CDT until May 3 at 7:00AM CDT by NWS Chicago IL

Effective: Tue April 28, 2026, 3:07 PM
Expires: Sun May 3, 2026, 7:00 AM

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues. * WHERE...A portion of northeast Illinois, including the following counties, Lake IL and McHenry. * WHEN...Until further notice. * IMPACTS...Multiple roads, yards, and areas of park land are flooding along the Fox River Chain of Lakes. Flooding is expected to continue at least through the end of this week. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 301 PM CDT, River gauges along the Fox River Chain of Lakes indicated that water levels continue to slowly fall. As of today, all lake gauges have reached minor flood stage. - The latest forecast from the Illinois Department of Natural Resources indicates that water levels should continue to slowly fall this week. Water levels may fall below flood stage by this weekend. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Antioch, Fox Lake, Lake Villa, Johnsburg, Lakemoor, Long Lake, Pistakee Highlands, Volo, Channel Lake, Lake Catherine and Fox Lake Hills. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood


Tuesday, April 28, 2026

Weather Forecast

Patchy rain nearby
69.6°F
49.3°F
57.2°F
68%
0.01 in
74%
0%
21.3 mph
6.8


Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 5.18 μg/m3
PM10: 5.38 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 195.05 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 7.63 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.91 μg/m3
Ozone: 81.92 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 5:49 AM
Sun Transit: 12:49 AM
Sunset: 7:49 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs mins
Moonrise: 5:04 PM
Moon Transit: 10:54 PM
Moonset: 4:16 AM
Moon Phase: Waxing Gibbous
Moon Illumination: 89.6%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

10:21 AM - 12:51 AM
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM

Minor Periods

4:34 PM - 6:04 PM
3:46 AM - 5:16 AM

Action Rating: 2 out of 5

Wednesday, April 29, 2026

Weather Forecast

Patchy rain nearby
45.7°F
41.2°F
45.3°F
82%
0.14 in
88%
0%
11 mph
3


Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 5.99 μg/m3
PM10: 6.48 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 211.81 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 10.8 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.91 μg/m3
Ozone: 69 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 5:48 AM
Sun Transit: 12:48 AM
Sunset: 7:50 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs 3 mins
Moonrise: 6:10 PM
Moon Transit: 11:37 PM
Moonset: 4:35 AM
Moon Phase: Waxing Gibbous
Moon Illumination: 95.5%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

11:03 AM - 1:33 PM
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM

Minor Periods

5:40 PM - 7:10 PM
4:05 AM - 5:35 AM

Action Rating: 3 out of 5

Thursday, April 30, 2026

Weather Forecast

Patchy rain nearby
47.4°F
37.5°F
42.6°F
75%
0.02 in
88%
0%
8.1 mph
5


Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 6.73 μg/m3
PM10: 7.11 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 208.77 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 10.48 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 2.13 μg/m3
Ozone: 65.64 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 5:47 AM
Sun Transit: 12:48 AM
Sunset: 7:52 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs 5 mins
Moonrise: 7:16 PM
Moon Transit: 12:00 AM
Moonset: 4:55 AM
Moon Phase: Full
Moon Illumination: 99.0%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
11:46 AM - 2:16 PM

Minor Periods

6:46 PM - 8:16 PM
4:25 AM - 5:55 AM

Action Rating: 5 out of 5

Friday, May 1, 2026

Weather Forecast

Patchy rain nearby
41.5°F
36.1°F
39°F
78%
0.02 in
88%
0%
8.3 mph
4.9


Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 5.1 μg/m3
PM10: 5.54 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 156.36 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 6.68 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.94 μg/m3
Ozone: 71.4 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 5:45 AM
Sun Transit: 12:48 AM
Sunset: 7:53 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs 8 mins
Moonrise: 8:22 PM
Moon Transit: 12:20 AM
Moonset: 5:17 AM
Moon Phase: Full
Moon Illumination: 100.0%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
12:30 AM - 3:00 PM

Minor Periods

7:52 PM - 9:22 PM
4:47 AM - 6:17 AM

Action Rating: 4 out of 5

Saturday, May 2, 2026

Weather Forecast

Sunny
49.2°F
34.9°F
42.5°F
68%
0 in
0%
0%
10.1 mph
5.8


Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 8.47 μg/m3
PM10: 10.56 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 172.33 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 8.97 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 2.1 μg/m3
Ozone: 63.23 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 5:44 AM
Sun Transit: 12:48 AM
Sunset: 7:54 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs 10 mins
Moonrise: 9:27 PM
Moon Transit: 1:06 AM
Moonset: 5:43 AM
Moon Phase: Full
Moon Illumination: 98.4%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

12:36 AM - 3:06 AM
1:17 PM - 3:47 PM

Minor Periods

8:57 PM - 10:27 PM
5:13 AM - 6:43 AM

Action Rating: 3 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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