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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

56.0

°F

May 13, 10:20

Trend:

decreasing

Yesterday:

56.2°F

Tomorrow:

55.8°F

Sunrise:

06:10

Sunset:

20:37

Day Length:

14 h. 27 min.

Cleveland in May

Minimum:

35.3°F

Average:

38.8°F

Maximum:

41.4°F

Water temperature in Cleveland today

As of now, in Cleveland, the water temperature is 56.0°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 2.8°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 fall 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 56.9°F on 2023, while the historical minimum was 49.2°F on 2020.

Over the last two weeks, the water temperature has stayed slightly above than historical averages for those days. The forecast for the upcoming week suggests a gradual increase. The average temperature is expected to rise up to 57.8°F, with minimum temperature starting at 55.8°F, while the maximum might reach 60.0°F.

Daily water temperature in Cleveland

Date Current Year

actual* / forecast**

last year 10 years average
Apr 29 51.8°F 53.0°F 47.9°F
Apr 30 52.1°F 50.3°F 48.0°F
May 1 51.4°F 49.9°F 48.1°F
May 2 52.2°F 50.8°F 48.8°F
May 3 53.3°F 53.0°F 49.3°F
May 4 53.3°F 54.2°F 50.2°F
May 5 53.1°F 54.8°F 50.6°F
May 6 53.3°F 55.6°F 50.8°F
May 7 53.5°F 55.6°F 51.4°F
May 8 55.0°F 55.6°F 51.9°F
May 9 54.7°F 56.5°F 51.8°F
May 10 55.1°F 54.7°F 52.3°F
May 11 55.1°F 54.6°F 52.3°F
May 12 56.2°F 55.7°F 53.3°F
May 13 56.0°F 55.6°F 53.2°F
May 14 55.8°F 55.3°F 52.9°F
May 15 56.1°F 56.8°F 53.2°F
May 16 56.8°F 55.7°F 53.9°F
May 17 57.6°F 57.5°F 54.7°F
May 18 58.9°F 59.4°F 56.0°F
May 19 59.3°F 60.7°F 56.5°F
May 20 60.0°F 63.4°F 57.2°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 27, 2020, reaching a 80.0°F. While the coldest temperature occurred on January 13, 2015, dipping to 32.0°F. The average readings by season are 37.4°F in Winter, 45.0°F in Spring, 72.8°F in Summer, and 62.7°F in Autumn.