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Water temperature in Lorain

Detailed information about the current water temperature in Lorain. 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 Lorain now

43.1

°F

December 4, 00:22

Trend:

decreasing

Yesterday:

43.4°F

Tomorrow:

42.7°F

Sunrise:

07:38

Sunset:

16:59

Day Length:

9 h. 21 min.

Lorain in December

Minimum:

32.0°F

Average:

35.5°F

Maximum:

37.5°F

Water temperature in Lorain today

As of now, in Lorain, the water temperature is 43.1°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 1.8°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 fall a bit.

Recent water temperature and forecast

Today's water temperature is considerably lower than the average registered over the last two weeks, indicating a slight cooling trend. It is also close to the historical minimum temperature for this date. The maximum temperature recorded for this date was 47.2°F on 2016, while the historical minimum was 42.4°F on 2018.

The water temperature over the last two weeks displayed soome variability. While the two week average stayed close to the historical average, there were some days when the temperature was close to the minimum recorded over the past years. The forecast for the upcoming week shows a gradual cooling trend. The average temperature is expected to be 41.7°F, the minimum temperature may reach 40.3°F, and the maximum might stay at 42.7°F.

Daily water temperature in Lorain

Date Current Year

actual* / forecast**

last year 10 years average
Nov 20 47.4°F 54.2°F 50.1°F
Nov 21 47.6°F 53.2°F 49.6°F
Nov 22 47.8°F 53.0°F 48.9°F
Nov 23 47.9°F 52.8°F 48.3°F
Nov 24 46.7°F 52.1°F 47.8°F
Nov 25 47.0°F 51.5°F 47.3°F
Nov 26 46.7°F 50.8°F 47.0°F
Nov 27 46.3°F 51.0°F 46.7°F
Nov 28 46.0°F 50.2°F 46.3°F
Nov 29 45.3°F 49.5°F 46.1°F
Nov 30 44.8°F 48.6°F 45.7°F
Dec 1 44.5°F 48.1°F 45.4°F
Dec 2 43.6°F 47.3°F 45.4°F
Dec 3 43.4°F 46.9°F 45.2°F
Dec 4 43.1°F 45.8°F 44.9°F
Dec 5 42.7°F 45.6°F 44.5°F
Dec 6 42.6°F 45.2°F 44.4°F
Dec 7 42.5°F 44.0°F 44.3°F
Dec 8 41.9°F 43.3°F 43.7°F
Dec 9 41.2°F 42.5°F 43.0°F
Dec 10 40.9°F 41.9°F 42.7°F
Dec 11 40.3°F 41.5°F 42.1°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 Lorain by month

In Lorain, the months July through August offer comfortable swimming conditions, which amounts to 67 swimming days.
The warmest water in Lorain was recorded on July 31, 2025, reaching a 80.6°F. While the coldest temperature occurred on January 10, 2018, dipping to 32.0°F. The average readings by season are 36.6°F in Winter, 44.7°F in Spring, 73.1°F in Summer, and 62.3°F in Autumn.

Popular neighboring cities and resorts

City Water temperature* Distance**
Sheffield 43.5°F 5mi
Cleveland 44.9°F 25mi
Detroit 38.6°F 75mi

* current water temperature in this city

** straight line distance from Lorain