Lake Michigan water temperature

Lake Michigan, Chicago Pier · Lake

The current water temperature at Lake Michigan is 22.0 °C (as of July 30, 2026, source: GLOS).

Lakes stratify in summer: bathing-warm on top, markedly colder a few metres down. Measurements are taken at the surface — right where you swim.

22.0 °C

Measured: July 30, 2026 · continuously updated

💧 Water 22.0° · ☀️ Air 19.6° · high today 22.1°

Temperature trend of recent weeks

Nearby waters

Lake Michigan, Chicago Buoy · 4.1 km away18.9 °C Lake Michigan, Ohio Street Beach · 4.1 km away22.2 °C Chicago S & S Canal at Western Ave at Chicago, Illinois · 11.9 km away21.3 °C Lake Michigan, Wilmette Buoy, IL · 25.4 km away17.0 °C Lake Michigan, Elder Lane Beach · 26.3 km away17.0 °C

More measuring points: Lake Michigan

Michigan City23.6 °C Wilmette22.7 °C Little Traverse Bay22.4 °C Winthrop Harbor22.4 °C Ohio Street Beach22.2 °C Southern Lake Michigan Spotter21.5 °C

Frequently asked questions

Can you swim at Lake Michigan right now?
The current water temperature is 22.0 °C. See live swimming conditions, weather and quality in the BrrChecker app.

How warm is the water at Lake Michigan?
Currently 22.0 °C (updated continuously).

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