What is the current water temperature in Cleveland?

Q: What is the current water temperature in Cleveland?

As of now, in Cleveland, the water temperature is 2.02°F. Swimming in water of this temperature is considered as extremely cold, and there's a substantial risk of hypothermia if exposed for more than a brief duration.

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Water temperature in Cleveland

Detailed information about the current water temperature in Cleveland. The trend over the last two weeks, daily averages, and precise forecast of the water temperature changes. Gain a deeper understanding of seasonal dynamics with monthly statistical analyses covering recent years.

35.6

°F

January 8, 23:36

Trend:

decreasing

Yesterday:

35.8°F

Tomorrow:

35.3°F

Sunrise:

07:53

Sunset:

17:14

Day Length:

9 h. 21 min.

Cleveland in January

Minimum:

35.4°F

Average:

38.6°F

Maximum:

42.7°F

Water temperature in Cleveland today

As of now, in Cleveland, the water temperature is 35.6°F. Swimming in water of this temperature is considered as extremely cold, and there's a substantial risk of hypothermia if exposed for more than a brief duration. Today's reading is 2.1°F lower than the average recorded on this particular day in recent years. The water temperature remains approximately unchanged from yesterday. According to the forecast, we expect the temperature to fall a bit.

Recent water temperature and forecast

The water temperature today is above average for the last two weeks, showing a small increase in temperature. It is also close to the historical minimum temperature for this date. The maximum temperature recorded for this date was 39.5°F on 2024, while the historical minimum was 33.7°F on 2018.

latest data

last year

Observations from the last two weeks indicate that the water temperature was in proximity to the lowest values recorded on those days in the past. The forecast for the upcoming week shows a gradual cooling trend. The average temperature is expected to be 34.6°F, the minimum temperature may reach 33.8°F, and the maximum might stay at 35.3°F.

Daily water temperature in Cleveland

Date	Current Year actual* / forecast**	last year	10 years average
Jan 1	35.9°F	37.9°F	38.6°F
Jan 2	35.9°F	37.9°F	38.4°F
Jan 3	36.2°F	38.0°F	38.5°F
Jan 4	35.9°F	38.0°F	38.4°F
Jan 5	36.1°F	38.2°F	38.7°F
Jan 6	36.0°F	38.0°F	38.2°F
Jan 7	35.8°F	37.8°F	37.8°F
Jan 8	35.6°F	37.5°F	37.7°F
Jan 9	35.3°F	37.2°F	37.3°F
Jan 10	35.0°F	36.7°F	37.0°F
Jan 11	34.9°F	36.4°F	36.9°F
Jan 12	34.6°F	36.1°F	36.7°F
Jan 13	34.3°F	35.8°F	36.4°F
Jan 14	34.1°F	35.9°F	36.2°F
Jan 15	33.8°F	35.6°F	35.9°F
Dec 25	35.4°F	37.8°F	38.3°F
Dec 26	35.0°F	37.2°F	38.0°F
Dec 27	34.6°F	36.7°F	37.9°F
Dec 28	34.2°F	36.2°F	37.8°F
Dec 29	34.6°F	37.1°F	37.9°F
Dec 30	35.3°F	37.8°F	38.2°F
Dec 31	35.6°F	37.8°F	38.0°F

* actual - actual temperature values

** forecast - projected values for the next week

Real-time coastal temperatures could deviate by several degrees from the provided readings. These deviations often become evident following intense rainfall or strong winds.

Our forecasting methodology leverages a mathematical model, that uses current water and weather conditions, historical records, wind intensity and direction.

Water temperature in Cleveland by month

In Cleveland, the months July through August offer comfortable swimming conditions, which amounts to 67 swimming days.

The warmest water in Cleveland was recorded on July 31, 2025, reaching a 82.4°F. While the coldest temperature occurred on February 14, 2016, dipping to 32.0°F. The average readings by season are 37.3°F in Winter, 45.3°F in Spring, 73.0°F in Summer, and 62.6°F in Autumn.