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

45°F
Clear
Clear
39.7°F
44.2°F
58%
SW 10.3 mph
21.6 mph
38°F
31.5°F
0 in
25%
9 mi
1014 mbar
0

Five Day Weather Forecast

Sunny
Sun
H: 60°F
L: 44°F
Moderate rain
Mon
H: 66°F
L: 47°F
Partly Cloudy
Tue
H: 49°F
L: 44°F
Cloudy
Wed
H: 49°F
L: 39°F
Patchy rain nearby
Thu
H: 52°F
L: 41°F

Air Quality

PM2.5: 7.25 μg/m3
PM10: 7.85 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 153.85 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 5.85 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.45 μg/m3
Ozone: 74 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 5:42 AM
Sun Transit: 12:48 AM
Sunset: 7:55 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs 13 mins
Moonrise: 10:30 PM
Moon Transit: 1:54 AM
Moonset: 6:16 AM
Moon Phase: Full
Moon Illumination: 94.4%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

1:24 AM - 3:54 AM
2:06 PM - 4:36 PM

Minor Periods

10:00 PM - 11:30 PM
5:46 AM - 7:16 AM

Action Rating: 4 out of 5

Flood Warning issued May 2 at 10:32AM CDT until May 3 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Milwaukee/Sullivan WI

Effective: Sat May 2, 2026, 10:32 AM
Expires: Sat May 2, 2026, 10:45 PM

...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Wisconsin... Rock River At Fort Atkinson affecting Jefferson County. ...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Wisconsin...Illinois... Rock River At Afton affecting Rock and Winnebago Counties. Rock River At Newville affecting Rock County. Rock River Near Lake Koshkonong affecting Rock and Jefferson Counties. ROCK RIVER near LEBANON-3 E-HWY MM BRIDGE affecting Dodge County. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Rock River at Fort Atkinson. * WHEN...Until tomorrow evening. * IMPACTS...At 16.0 feet, Floodwaters affect some park land and boat launches. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 10:00 AM CDT Saturday the stage was 16.2 feet. - Bankfull stage is 14.5 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 10:00 AM CDT Saturday was 16.3 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage early tomorrow afternoon and continue falling to 14.7 feet Saturday, May 09. - Flood stage is 16.0 feet. - 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 May 2 at 10:32AM CDT until May 5 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Milwaukee/Sullivan WI

Effective: Sat May 2, 2026, 10:32 AM
Expires: Sat May 2, 2026, 10:45 PM

...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Wisconsin... Rock River At Fort Atkinson affecting Jefferson County. ...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Wisconsin...Illinois... Rock River At Afton affecting Rock and Winnebago Counties. Rock River At Newville affecting Rock County. Rock River Near Lake Koshkonong affecting Rock and Jefferson Counties. ROCK RIVER near LEBANON-3 E-HWY MM BRIDGE affecting Dodge County. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Rock River near Lake Koshkonong. * WHEN...Until Tuesday evening. * IMPACTS...At 10.5 feet, Floodwaters reach Oxbow Bend Road in the area of the gage on the east side of the lake. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 10:00 AM CDT Saturday the stage was 10.6 feet. - Bankfull stage is 9.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 10:00 AM CDT Saturday was 10.7 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage early Tuesday afternoon and continue falling to 9.4 feet Saturday, May 09. - Flood stage is 10.0 feet. - 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 May 2 at 4:22PM CDT until May 3 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Milwaukee/Sullivan WI

Effective: Sat May 2, 2026, 4:22 PM
Expires: Sun May 3, 2026, 4:30 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 Rock and Jefferson Counties. Rock River At Fort Atkinson affecting Jefferson County. Rock River At Afton affecting Rock and Winnebago Counties. ROCK RIVER near LEBANON-3 E-HWY MM BRIDGE affecting Dodge County. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Rock River at Fort Atkinson. * WHEN...Until tomorrow evening. * IMPACTS...At 16.0 feet, Floodwaters affect some park land and boat launches. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 3:00 PM CDT Saturday the stage was 16.1 feet. - Bankfull stage is 14.5 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 3:00 PM CDT Saturday was 16.3 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage early tomorrow afternoon and continue falling to 14.7 feet Saturday, May 09. - Flood stage is 16.0 feet. - 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 430 AM CDT.


Flood Warning issued May 2 at 4:22PM CDT until May 5 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Milwaukee/Sullivan WI

Effective: Sat May 2, 2026, 4:22 PM
Expires: Sun May 3, 2026, 4:30 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 Rock and Jefferson Counties. Rock River At Fort Atkinson affecting Jefferson County. Rock River At Afton affecting Rock and Winnebago Counties. ROCK RIVER near LEBANON-3 E-HWY MM BRIDGE affecting Dodge County. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Rock River near Lake Koshkonong. * WHEN...Until Tuesday evening. * IMPACTS...At 10.5 feet, Floodwaters reach Oxbow Bend Road in the area of the gage on the east side of the lake. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 3:00 PM CDT Saturday the stage was 10.5 feet. - Bankfull stage is 9.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 3:00 PM CDT Saturday was 10.7 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage early Tuesday afternoon and continue falling to 9.4 feet Saturday, May 09. - Flood stage is 10.0 feet. - 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 430 AM CDT.
Sunday, May 3, 2026

Weather Forecast

Sunny
60.1°F
43.9°F
51.7°F
64%
0 in
0%
0%
19.5 mph
5.1


Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 8.81 μg/m3
PM10: 9.82 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 169.49 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 7.74 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.49 μg/m3
Ozone: 77.52 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 5:42 AM
Sun Transit: 12:48 AM
Sunset: 7:55 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs 13 mins
Moonrise: 10:30 PM
Moon Transit: 1:54 AM
Moonset: 6:16 AM
Moon Phase: Full
Moon Illumination: 94.4%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

1:24 AM - 3:54 AM
2:06 PM - 4:36 PM

Minor Periods

10:00 PM - 11:30 PM
5:46 AM - 7:16 AM

Action Rating: 4 out of 5

Monday, May 4, 2026

Weather Forecast

Moderate rain
65.6°F
46.5°F
55.7°F
74%
0.43 in
89%
0%
15.4 mph
6.3


Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 8.5 μg/m3
PM10: 9.15 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 179.77 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 10.55 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.91 μg/m3
Ozone: 79.8 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 5:41 AM
Sun Transit: 12:48 AM
Sunset: 7:56 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs 15 mins
Moonrise: 11:27 PM
Moon Transit: 2:44 AM
Moonset: 6:56 AM
Moon Phase: Waning Gibbous
Moon Illumination: 88.0%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

2:14 AM - 4:44 AM
2:56 PM - 5:26 PM

Minor Periods

12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
6:26 AM - 7:56 AM

Action Rating: 2 out of 5

Tuesday, May 5, 2026

Weather Forecast

Partly Cloudy
49.3°F
44.4°F
47.4°F
66%
0 in
0%
0%
11.4 mph
2.5


Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 4.19 μg/m3
PM10: 4.55 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 169.24 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 9.33 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.73 μg/m3
Ozone: 71.56 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 5:40 AM
Sun Transit: 12:48 AM
Sunset: 7:57 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs 18 mins
Moonrise: 12:27 AM
Moon Transit: 3:35 AM
Moonset: 7:43 AM
Moon Phase: Waning Gibbous
Moon Illumination: 79.8%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

3:05 AM - 5:35 AM
3:48 PM - 6:18 PM

Minor Periods

7:13 AM - 8:43 AM
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM

Action Rating: 3 out of 5

Wednesday, May 6, 2026

Weather Forecast

Cloudy
48.6°F
39.3°F
45°F
61%
0 in
0%
0%
9.4 mph
5.2


Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 2.68 μg/m3
PM10: 2.79 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 175.2 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 10.72 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.33 μg/m3
Ozone: 63.08 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 5:38 AM
Sun Transit: 12:48 AM
Sunset: 7:59 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs 20 mins
Moonrise: 12:17 AM
Moon Transit: 4:26 AM
Moonset: 8:39 AM
Moon Phase: Waning Gibbous
Moon Illumination: 70.0%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

3:56 AM - 6:26 AM
4:39 PM - 7:09 PM

Minor Periods

8:09 AM - 9:39 AM
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM

Action Rating: 2 out of 5

Thursday, May 7, 2026

Weather Forecast

Patchy rain nearby
52.3°F
40.8°F
45.3°F
67%
0.06 in
86%
0%
12.3 mph
0.3


Air Quality

AQI: 0 -
PM2.5: 0 μg/m3
PM10: 0 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 0 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 0 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 0 μg/m3
Ozone: 0 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 5:37 AM
Sun Transit: 12:48 AM
Sunset: 8:00 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs 23 mins
Moonrise: 12:58 AM
Moon Transit: 5:16 AM
Moonset: 9:40 AM
Moon Phase: Waning Gibbous
Moon Illumination: 59.1%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

4:46 AM - 7:16 AM
5:28 PM - 7:58 PM

Minor Periods

9:10 AM - 10:40 AM
12:28 AM - 1:58 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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