Lake Erie Water Temperature in Monroe
Updated Sep 4, 12:19 PM ET · Source: NOAA buoy Maumee Bay
That's comfortable for swimming for most people.
Monroe sits on the far northwest corner of Lake Erie's shallow western basin, where the water is among the first on the lake to warm each spring. The shallow, protected water near the River Raisin mouth and Sterling State Park can run warm through the summer.
See it across the whole lake
Monroe sits in Lake Erie's western basin. NOAA's daily satellite map shows how its water temperature compares to the rest of the lake.
Source: NOAA GLERL CoastWatch (GLSEA)
What is the Lake Erie water temperature at Monroe right now?
The latest Lake Erie water temperature near Monroe, MI is 77°F, measured at the Maumee Bay buoy (NOAA station 45200).
Is Lake Erie warm enough to swim at Monroe?
The current surface temperature near Monroe is 77°F. That's comfortable for swimming for most people.
Where does the Monroe water temperature come from?
It comes directly from real-time NOAA NDBC buoy data (Maumee Bay). The lake-wide picture uses NOAA GLERL CoastWatch's daily GLSEA satellite analysis.