Officials see below-average water levels compared to 2024 for the Great Lakes. Here are the updated levels for June.

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Most of Michigan's Great Lakes' water levels are below their 2024 monthly averages. Since May 6, 2025, the Great Lakes have seen a slight rise, ranging from 1-7 inches. Levels are expected to rise ...

The Great Lakes are generally lower than normal now, and expected to rise about a normal amount through summer. This forecast is based on average amounts of precipitation.

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The Great Lakes remain well below comfortable — or even safe — swimming temperatures, according to water temperature monitoring. Swimming is most comfortable in lake waters at about 70 degrees ...

Lake Michigan was the second-coldest of the five Great Lakes with an average of 51.1 degrees. Lake Ontario posted a high reading of 54.3 degrees, and Lake Huron's high was 63.5 degrees in Saginaw Bay.

Great Lakes ice coverage currently stands at 9.13%, NOAA said Thursday. Lake Erie continues to have the most ice, at 14.98% coverage, while Lake Huron is at 14.60%.

The Great Lakes are currently at 33.19% ice coverage, the highest point so far in 2025. This year's ice coverage is significantly higher than the past two years, with Lake Erie reaching 92.9% ...

Lake Michigan was the second-coldest of the five Great Lakes with an average of 51.1 degrees. Lake Ontario posted a high reading of 54.3 degrees, and Lake Huron's high was 63.5 degrees in Saginaw Bay.