Lake Michigan water temperature

Lake Michigan, Ludington · Lake

The current water temperature at Lake Michigan is 9.1 °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.

9.1 °C

Measured: July 30, 2026 · continuously updated

💧 Water 9.1° · ☀️ Air 16.4° · high today 18.8°

Temperature trend of recent weeks

Nearby waters

Lake Michigan, Ludington Buoy, MI · 6.5 km away19.3 °C L Manistee River at Nine Mile Bridge near Freesoil, Michigan · 42.2 km away14.1 °C Manistee River near Wellston, Michigan · 58.3 km away17.9 °C Pine River at High School Bridge near Hoxeyville, Michigan · 67.4 km away12.1 °C Manistee River near Mesick, Michigan · 72.7 km away17.9 °C

More measuring points: Lake Michigan

Michigan City23.6 °C Wilmette22.7 °C Little Traverse Bay22.4 °C Ohio Street Beach22.4 °C Winthrop Harbor22.4 °C Chicago Pier22.0 °C

Frequently asked questions

Can you swim at Lake Michigan right now?
The current water temperature is 9.1 °C. See live swimming conditions, weather and quality in the BrrChecker app.

How warm is the water at Lake Michigan?
Currently 9.1 °C (updated continuously).

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