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Lake Michigan water temperature

Lake Michigan, Little Traverse Bay · Lake

The current water temperature at Lake Michigan is 22.4 °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.

22.4 °C
Measured: July 30, 2026 · continuously updated
💧 Water 22.4° · ☀️ Air 13.3° · high today 17.2°
Temperature trend of recent weeks

Nearby waters

Lake Michigan, Little Traverse Bay Buoy, MI · 5.4 km away20.1 °CLake Michigan, McGulpin Point North, MI (253) · 47.4 km away16.2 °CLake Michigan, McGulpin Point North, MI Wave · 50.0 km away21.1 °CLake Michigan, Mackinaw City · 50.3 km away16.8 °CLake Michigan, Mackinac Straits West, Mackinaw City, MI · 50.9 km away16.6 °C

More measuring points: Lake Michigan

Michigan City23.6 °CWilmette22.7 °COhio Street Beach22.4 °CWinthrop Harbor22.4 °CChicago Pier22.0 °CSouthern Lake Michigan Spotter21.6 °C

Frequently asked questions

Can you swim at Lake Michigan right now?
The current water temperature is 22.4 °C. See live swimming conditions, weather and quality in the BrrChecker app.

How warm is the water at Lake Michigan?
Currently 22.4 °C (updated continuously).

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