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

33.1°F
Heavy rain
Heavy rain
19.9°F
36.6°F
96%
N 25.9 mph
37.2 mph
27.9°F
36.4°F
0.01 in
100%
1 mi
994 mbar
0.1

Five Day Weather Forecast

Heavy rain
Sun
H: 39°F
L: 34°F
Moderate or heavy snow showers
Mon
H: 25°F
L: 13°F
Partly Cloudy
Tue
H: 24°F
L: 10°F
Moderate or heavy snow showers
Wed
H: 37°F
L: 25°F
Fog
Thu
H: 37°F
L: 27°F

Air Quality

AQI: 2 - Moderate
PM2.5: 1.45 μg/m3
PM10: 1.45 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 209.85 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 7.25 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.25 μg/m3
Ozone: 84 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 7:03 AM
Sun Transit: 12:00 AM
Sunset: 6:58 PM
Daylight: 11 hrs 55 mins
Moonrise: 5:33 AM
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 AM
9:52 AM - 12:22 AM

Minor Periods

2:49 PM - 4:19 PM
5:03 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.


Sunday, March 15, 2026

Weather Forecast

Heavy rain
38.7°F
33.6°F
35.8°F
86%
0.99 in
89%
4%
36.2 mph
0.1


Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 7.45 μg/m3
PM10: 8.31 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 192.17 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 10.26 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 2.38 μg/m3
Ozone: 77.2 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 7:03 AM
Sun Transit: 12:00 AM
Sunset: 6:58 PM
Daylight: 11 hrs 55 mins
Moonrise: 5:33 AM
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 AM
9:52 AM - 12:22 AM

Minor Periods

2:49 PM - 4:19 PM
5:03 AM - 6:33 AM

Action Rating: 2 out of 5

Monday, March 16, 2026

Weather Forecast

Moderate or heavy snow showers
24.6°F
12.5°F
23°F
83%
0.58 in
76%
27%
37.1 mph
0.6


Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 2.27 μg/m3
PM10: 2.54 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 185.69 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 3.13 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.36 μg/m3
Ozone: 90.92 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 7:02 AM
Sun Transit: 12:00 AM
Sunset: 6:59 PM
Daylight: 11 hrs 58 mins
Moonrise: 5:59 AM
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 AM
10:39 AM - 1:09 PM

Minor Periods

4:01 PM - 5:31 PM
5:29 AM - 6:59 AM

Action Rating: 3 out of 5

Tuesday, March 17, 2026

Weather Forecast

Partly Cloudy
24.2°F
9.5°F
17.7°F
71%
0 in
0%
0%
18.6 mph
0


Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 3.46 μg/m3
PM10: 3.75 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 193.85 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 3.65 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.63 μg/m3
Ozone: 86.76 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 7:00 AM
Sun Transit: 1:00 PM
Sunset: 7:01 PM
Daylight: 12 hrs 1 mins
Moonrise: 6:21 AM
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 AM
11:25 AM - 1:55 PM

Minor Periods

5:12 PM - 6:42 PM
5:51 AM - 7:21 AM

Action Rating: 5 out of 5

Wednesday, March 18, 2026

Weather Forecast

Moderate or heavy snow showers
36.7°F
24.6°F
30.7°F
88%
0.55 in
66%
25%
13.9 mph
1


Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 9.45 μg/m3
PM10: 10.01 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 234.41 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 9.99 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 2.83 μg/m3
Ozone: 85.72 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 6:58 AM
Sun Transit: 1:00 PM
Sunset: 7:02 PM
Daylight: 12 hrs 3 mins
Moonrise: 6:42 AM
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 AM
12:12 AM - 2:42 PM

Minor Periods

6:25 PM - 7:55 PM
6:12 AM - 7:42 AM

Action Rating: 3 out of 5

Thursday, March 19, 2026

Weather Forecast

Fog
37.1°F
27.2°F
32.8°F
97%
0.01 in
87%
0%
7.8 mph
1


Air Quality

AQI: 2 - Moderate
PM2.5: 20.88 μg/m3
PM10: 21.53 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 289.93 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 17.73 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 2.47 μg/m3
Ozone: 76 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 6:57 AM
Sun Transit: 1:00 PM
Sunset: 7:03 PM
Daylight: 12 hrs 6 mins
Moonrise: 7:03 AM
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 AM
12:01 AM - 2:31 AM

Minor Periods

7:40 PM - 9:10 PM
6:33 AM - 8:03 AM

Action Rating: 4 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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