Lake Michigan water temperature

Lake Michigan, Muskegon Buoy, MI · Lake

The current water temperature at Lake Michigan is 22.3 °C (as of August 18, 2026, source: NOAA NDBC).

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

22.3 °C

Measured: August 18, 2026 · continuously updated

💧 Water 22.3° · ☀️ Air 23.3° · high today 27.3°

Temperature trend of recent weeks

Lake Michigan — Photo: RSchulenburg · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Wikimedia Commons

Measurement series & statistics

This measurement series includes 996 data points since July 3, 2026.

Lowest recorded value: 12.9 °C on August 3, 2026 · highest value: 24.6 °C on July 15, 2026.

Nearby waters

Lake Michigan, Muskegon · 4.9 km away19.1 °C Lake Michigan, Holland Buoy, MI · 30.3 km away21.3 °C Pigeon River at 120TH Avenue near Olive Center, Michigan · 32.0 km away21.3 °C Lake Michigan, Holland · 44.9 km away22.1 °C Grand River at N Park St Ne at Grand Rapids, Michigan · 54.6 km away24.2 °C

More measuring points: Lake Michigan

South Green Bay, WI24.0 °C Ohio Street Beach23.8 °C Michigan City23.6 °C Chicago Buoy23.0 °C Southern Lake Michigan Spotter23.0 °C Michigan City Buoy, IN22.8 °C

Frequently asked questions

Can you swim at Lake Michigan right now?
The current water temperature is 22.3 °C. See live swimming conditions, weather and quality in the BrrChecker app.

How warm is the water at Lake Michigan?
Currently 22.3 °C (updated continuously).

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