Traverse City Water Temperature
(Today) 2024
The water will feel cool (fresh). Probably too cold for all but seasoned swimmers. We'd recommend a 4mm or 5mm wetsuit if you want to stay in the water.
Current weather
(clear sky)
The measurements for the water temperature in Traverse City, Michigan are provided by the daily satellite readings provided by the NOAA. The temperatures given are the sea surface temperature (SST) which is most relevant to recreational users.
*Live data may vary from satellite readings for a number of reasons. These include local factors, depth of smapling and time of day.
Water temp by month
Monthly average max / min water temperatures
The graph below shows the range of monthly Traverse City water temperature derived from many years of historical sea surface temperature data.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Min °C | 1.3 | 0.7 | 0.5 | 2 | 1.6 | 5.1 | 14.2 | 19 | 15.9 | 9 | 5.4 | 2.6 |
| Max °C | 5.2 | 3.2 | 3.3 | 3.9 | 6.9 | 15.9 | 23.5 | 22.9 | 21.7 | 17.3 | 11.2 | 7.3 |
| Min °F | 35.9 | 34.2 | 34 | 36.3 | 37 | 45.5 | 61.2 | 67.7 | 62.9 | 51.5 | 44 | 38.5 |
| Max °F | 39.8 | 36.7 | 36.8 | 38.2 | 42.3 | 56.3 | 70.5 | 71.6 | 68.7 | 59.8 | 49.8 | 43.2 |
The warmest water temperature is in August with an average around 69.6°F / 20.9°C. The coldest month is February with an average water temperature of 35.4°F / 1.9°C.
