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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Station Name: Milwaukee 1SE
Data Source: USGS
Elevation Above Sea Level: 551 feet / 168 meters
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 (33.0 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

Humidity: 66%
Feels Like: 77.2°F
Wind: S 9.6 mph
Wind Gusts: 19.1 mph
Precipitation: 0 in
Cloud Cover: 50%
Visibility: 9 mi
UV Index: 0
Five Day Weather Forecast

Wed
H: 85°F
L: 70°F

Thu
H: 90°F
L: 73°F

Fri
H: 82°F
L: 70°F

Sat
H: 81°F
L: 68°F

Sun
H: 82°F
L: 70°F
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 19.06 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 9.62 μg/m3
Ozone: 87 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:58 AM
Sunset: 8:22 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs 49 mins
Moon Transit: 12:00 AM
Moonset: 8:08 PM
Moon Phase: Waning Crescent
Moon Illumination: 0.2%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM11:30 AM - 2:00 PM
Minor Periods
7:38 PM - 9:08 PM3:14 AM - 4:44 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
Heat Advisory issued July 22 at 9:33PM CDT until July 23 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS Milwaukee/Sullivan WI
Effective: Tue July 22, 2025, 9:33 PM
Expires: Wed July 23, 2025, 5:45 AM
* WHAT...Heat index values 100 to 105 expected. * WHERE...Portions of east central, south central, and southeast Wisconsin. * WHEN...From 11 AM to 8 PM CDT Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses.
Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors. Take extra precautions when outside. Wear lightweight and loose fitting clothing. Try to limit strenuous activities to early morning or evening. Take action when you see symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat stroke.
Heat Advisory issued July 22 at 9:33PM CDT until July 23 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS Milwaukee/Sullivan WI
Effective: Tue July 22, 2025, 9:33 PM
Expires: Wed July 23, 2025, 5:45 AM
* WHAT...Heat index values 100 to 105 expected. * WHERE...Portions of east central, south central, and southeast Wisconsin. * WHEN...From 11 AM to 8 PM CDT Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses.
Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors. Take extra precautions when outside. Wear lightweight and loose fitting clothing. Try to limit strenuous activities to early morning or evening. Take action when you see symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat stroke.
Weather Forecast
Average Temperature: 77.2°F
Average Humidity: 83%
Wind: 13.6 mph
UV Index: 2.5
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 17.3 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 7.92 μg/m3
Ozone: 122.52 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:58 AM
Sunset: 8:22 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs 49 mins
Moon Transit: 12:00 AM
Moonset: 8:08 PM
Moon Phase: Waning Crescent
Moon Illumination: 0.2%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM11:30 AM - 2:00 PM
Minor Periods
7:38 PM - 9:08 PM3:14 AM - 4:44 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Average Temperature: 82.1°F
Average Humidity: 81%
Wind: 17.2 mph
UV Index: 2.3
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 15.33 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 3.4 μg/m3
Ozone: 116.2 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:58 AM
Sunset: 8:21 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs 47 mins
Moon Transit: 1:00 PM
Moonset: 8:45 PM
Moon Phase: New
Moon Illumination: 0.4%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
12:18 AM - 2:48 AM12:30 AM - 3:00 PM
Minor Periods
8:15 PM - 9:45 PM4:30 AM - 6:00 AM
Action Rating: 5 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Average Temperature: 76.1°F
Average Humidity: 85%
Wind: 8.3 mph
UV Index: 2
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 14.98 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.68 μg/m3
Ozone: 83.32 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:58 AM
Sunset: 8:20 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs 45 mins
Moon Transit: 1:52 PM
Moonset: 9:14 PM
Moon Phase: New
Moon Illumination: 3.1%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
1:13 AM - 3:43 AM1:22 PM - 3:52 PM
Minor Periods
8:44 PM - 10:14 PM5:46 AM - 7:16 AM
Action Rating: 5 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Average Temperature: 74°F
Average Humidity: 85%
Wind: 9.6 mph
UV Index: 0.6
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 20.52 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 0.51 μg/m3
Ozone: 59.54 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:58 AM
Sunset: 8:19 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs 43 mins
Moon Transit: 2:40 PM
Moonset: 9:37 PM
Moon Phase: New
Moon Illumination: 0.7%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
2:04 AM - 4:34 AM2:10 PM - 4:40 PM
Minor Periods
9:07 PM - 10:37 PM7:00 AM - 8:30 AM
Action Rating: 3 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Average Temperature: 74.7°F
Average Humidity: 85%
Wind: 8.3 mph
UV Index: 0.1
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 0 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 0 μg/m3
Ozone: 0 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:58 AM
Sunset: 8:18 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs 41 mins
Moon Transit: 3:25 PM
Moonset: 9:57 PM
Moon Phase: New
Moon Illumination: 3.8%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
2:50 AM - 5:20 AM2:55 PM - 5:25 PM
Minor Periods
9:27 PM - 10:57 PM8:10 AM - 9:40 AM
Action Rating: 4 out of 5