Lake Michigan water temperature

Lake Michigan, Sleeping Bear Dunes · Lake

The current water temperature at Lake Michigan is 16.0 °C (as of September 28, 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.

16.0 °C

Measured: September 28, 2026 · continuously updated

💧 Water 16.0° · ☀️ Air 11.4° · high today 12.5°

Temperature trend of recent weeks

Measurement series & statistics

This measurement series includes 750 data points since August 17, 2026.

Lowest recorded value: 9.0 °C on September 24, 2026 · highest value: 22.5 °C on August 17, 2026.

Nearby waters

Manistee River, Sherman, Michigan · 59.6 km away11.3 °C Manistee River, Mesick, Michigan · 66.0 km away14.3 °C Manistee River, Wellston, Michigan · 77.4 km away14.2 °C Lake Michigan, Little Traverse Bay · 80.4 km away22.4 °C Pine River, High School Bridge near Hoxeyville, Michigan · 85.2 km away10.4 °C

More measuring points: Lake Michigan

Michigan City23.6 °C Wilmette22.7 °C Little Traverse Bay22.4 °C Winthrop Harbor22.4 °C Chicago Pier22.0 °C McGulpin Point North, MI Wave21.1 °C

Frequently asked questions

Can you swim at Lake Michigan right now?
The current water temperature is 16.0 °C. See live swimming conditions, weather and quality in the BrrChecker app.

How warm is the water at Lake Michigan?
Currently 16.0 °C (updated continuously).

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