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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.
Water temperature in Cleveland now

47.3

°F

April 22, 10:45

Trend:

stable

Yesterday:

47.4°F

Tomorrow:

47.5°F

Sunrise:

06:37

Sunset:

20:15

Day Length:

13 h. 38 min.

Cleveland in April

Minimum:

34.7°F

Average:

38.4°F

Maximum:

41.8°F

Water temperature in Cleveland today

As of now, in Cleveland, the water temperature is 47.3°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 2.2°F higher 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 rise a bit.

Recent water temperature and forecast

Today's water temperature is notably higher than the average recorded over the past two weeks, indicating a significant warming trend. It is also close to the historical maximum temperature for this date. The maximum temperature recorded for this date was 48.3°F on 2024, while the historical minimum was 42.4°F on 2018.

Over the past two weeks, the water temperature has closely aligned with historical averages for those days. The forecast for the upcoming week suggests a gradual increase. The average temperature is expected to rise up to 48.8°F, with minimum temperature starting at 47.5°F, while the maximum might reach 50.3°F.

Daily water temperature in Cleveland

Date Current Year

actual* / forecast**

last year 10 years average
Apr 8 41.3°F 42.2°F 41.5°F
Apr 9 41.8°F 42.6°F 43.1°F
Apr 10 41.7°F 42.6°F 42.2°F
Apr 11 42.8°F 42.3°F 42.0°F
Apr 12 43.0°F 42.7°F 42.2°F
Apr 13 42.9°F 42.5°F 42.5°F
Apr 14 43.9°F 42.2°F 43.4°F
Apr 15 44.1°F 42.3°F 43.3°F
Apr 16 44.0°F 43.4°F 43.5°F
Apr 17 43.9°F 44.9°F 43.8°F
Apr 18 45.2°F 44.6°F 44.0°F
Apr 19 47.6°F 44.5°F 44.4°F
Apr 20 47.7°F 44.3°F 44.8°F
Apr 21 47.4°F 43.6°F 44.7°F
Apr 22 47.3°F 44.6°F 45.1°F
Apr 23 47.5°F 44.9°F 45.3°F
Apr 24 47.7°F 45.8°F 45.5°F
Apr 25 48.3°F 46.2°F 46.1°F
Apr 26 48.7°F 46.7°F 46.5°F
Apr 27 49.5°F 50.7°F 47.3°F
Apr 28 49.9°F 52.0°F 47.7°F
Apr 29 50.3°F 51.8°F 48.1°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, 45.2°F in Spring, 73.0°F in Summer, and 62.6°F in Autumn.