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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

34.0

°F

March 2, 09:03

Trend:

stable

Yesterday:

34.0°F

Tomorrow:

34.0°F

Sunrise:

07:00

Sunset:

18:18

Day Length:

11 h. 18 min.

Cleveland in March

Minimum:

35.4°F

Average:

38.5°F

Maximum:

42.0°F

Water temperature in Cleveland today

As of now, in Cleveland, the water temperature is 34.0°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 0.8°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 stay about the same.

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 36.6°F on 2017, while the historical minimum was 33.4°F on 2020.

Over the last two weeks, the water temperature has stayed slightly lower 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 34.4°F, with minimum temperature starting at 34.0°F, while the maximum might reach 35.0°F.

Daily water temperature in Cleveland

Date Current Year

actual* / forecast**

last year 10 years average
Feb 16 33.9°F 34.1°F 34.1°F
Feb 17 33.8°F 34.1°F 34.1°F
Feb 18 33.8°F 34.1°F 34.1°F
Feb 19 33.8°F 34.1°F 34.2°F
Feb 20 33.8°F 34.0°F 34.4°F
Feb 21 33.8°F 34.0°F 34.7°F
Feb 22 33.9°F 34.0°F 34.6°F
Feb 23 33.9°F 34.0°F 34.6°F
Feb 24 33.9°F 34.0°F 34.6°F
Feb 25 33.9°F 34.0°F 34.6°F
Feb 26 33.9°F 34.4°F 34.7°F
Feb 27 33.9°F 34.4°F 34.9°F
Feb 28 34.0°F 34.4°F 34.8°F
Mar 1 34.0°F 34.6°F 34.7°F
Mar 2 34.0°F 34.3°F 34.8°F
Mar 3 34.0°F 34.3°F 34.8°F
Mar 4 34.0°F 33.9°F 34.8°F
Mar 5 34.1°F 34.1°F 34.9°F
Mar 6 34.3°F 34.4°F 35.1°F
Mar 7 34.5°F 34.4°F 35.3°F
Mar 8 35.0°F 33.9°F 35.7°F
Mar 9 34.9°F 34.1°F 35.7°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.