Michigan, United States
James Bay46.83°N, 87.71°WStation UN-MIC-MIN

Mino-kwe jiigibiik Sea Water Temperature

A cool beach on the James Bay, warmest around August at about 17.4°C. Today's reading, 7-day forecast, and monthly averages below.

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Mino-kwe jiigibiik water temperature

15
59°FVery Cold (< 16°C)

Wetsuit strongly recommended. Sudden entry may cause cold shock. Suitable only for brief, brisk plunges.

+0°vs Sep avgJames Bay46.83°N, 87.71°W
Activity Index:SwimmingSnorkelingSurfingTypical conditions
Marine Atmosphere Grid Live Marine Feed
Coastal Air
17°C
61.7°F onshore
Wind Speed
12 km/h
Surface wind
Wave Height
0.8 m
Slight shore chop
Swell
0.6 m
Deep water swell
Wave Period
6 s
Peak interval
UV Index
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Daily maximum
Sunrise
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First morning light
Sunset
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7-Day Water Temperature Forecast

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Today
WedSep 30
15°C
59°F
Waves: 1m
Very Cold
ThuOct 1
15.3°C
59.5°F
Waves: 0.9m
Very Cold
FriOct 2
15.4°C
59.7°F
Waves: 0.7m
Very Cold
SatOct 3
15.3°C
59.5°F
Waves: 0.6m
Very Cold
SunOct 4
15°C
59°F
Waves: 0.7m
Very Cold
MonOct 5
14.7°C
58.5°F
Waves: 0.9m
Very Cold
TueOct 6
14.6°C
58.3°F
Waves: 1m
Very Cold
Forecast cooling trend: -0.4°C over 7 days at Mino-kwe jiigibiik.
Confidence: High

Mino-kwe jiigibiik Monthly Water Temperature Averages

Historical monthly climatology. The warmest water in Mino-kwe jiigibiik occurs inJuly, August, September, October — peaking at17.4°C (63.3°F) in August.

Year-Round Water Temperature Curve (°C / °F)

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Current month Comfortable (20–24°C) Warm (24°C+) Cool (<20°C)
2
Jan
1
Feb
1
Mar
2
Apr
3
May
7
Jun
13
Jul
17
Aug
Current
15
Sep
12
Oct
7
Nov
4
Dec
Full 12-month data table — min / avg / max & swimming comfort
MonthMin Water TempAverage Water TempMax Water TempSwimming Comfort
January0°C2.2°C4.1°CVery Cold (< 16°C)
February0.3°C1.4°C3°CVery Cold (< 16°C)
March0.5°C1.4°C2.7°CVery Cold (< 16°C)
April0.3°C1.6°C3.2°CVery Cold (< 16°C)
May1.6°C3.2°C5.2°CVery Cold (< 16°C)
June3.4°C7°C14.8°CVery Cold (< 16°C)
July5.7°C13.1°C19.9°CVery Cold (< 16°C)
August13.5°C17.4°C21.1°CCool / Refreshing (16°C – 20°C)
SeptemberCurrent9.9°C15°C19°CVery Cold (< 16°C)
October7.2°C11.6°C17°CVery Cold (< 16°C)
November3.5°C7.3°C11.3°CVery Cold (< 16°C)
December2.4°C4.4°C7°CVery Cold (< 16°C)

Swimming FAQs for Mino-kwe jiigibiik

Is the sea warm enough to swim in Mino-kwe jiigibiik today?

Typical sea surface temperature in Mino-kwe jiigibiik this time of year is 15°C (59°F) — classified as Very Cold (< 16°C). Wetsuit strongly recommended. Sudden entry may cause cold shock. Suitable only for brief, brisk plunges. Live readings load automatically.

What are the warmest months for swimming in Mino-kwe jiigibiik?

The highest water temperatures in Mino-kwe jiigibiik typically occur duringJuly, August, September, October, when monthly averages reach peak seasonal levels.

What is the typical water temperature in Mino-kwe jiigibiik in September?

Historically in September, water temperatures in Mino-kwe jiigibiik average around15°C (59.0°F), fluctuating between a recorded minimum of 9.9°C and a maximum of 19°C.

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