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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

58.3

°F

October 30, 00:44

Trend:

decreasing

Yesterday:

58.8°F

Tomorrow:

57.8°F

Sunrise:

07:58

Sunset:

18:27

Day Length:

10 h. 29 min.

Lorain in November

Minimum:

32.0°F

Average:

35.6°F

Maximum:

38.6°F

Water temperature in Lorain today

As of now, in Lorain, the water temperature is 58.3°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 1.0°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 considerably lower than the average registered over the last two weeks, indicating a slight cooling trend. It also falls within the range of the average temperature recorded for this date, suggesting a consistent weather trend. The maximum temperature recorded for this date was 60.1°F on 2017, while the historical minimum was 53.6°F on 2018.

Over the last two weeks, the water temperature has stayed slightly above than historical averages for those days. The forecast for the upcoming week shows a gradual cooling trend. The average temperature is expected to be 56.7°F, the minimum temperature may reach 55.4°F, and the maximum might stay at 58.1°F.

Daily water temperature in Lorain

Date Current Year

actual* / forecast**

last year 10 years average
Oct 16 65.9°F 63.3°F 63.6°F
Oct 17 65.8°F 61.9°F 63.1°F
Oct 18 65.5°F 60.7°F 62.5°F
Oct 19 65.4°F 60.8°F 62.0°F
Oct 20 63.2°F 61.0°F 61.3°F
Oct 21 64.1°F 61.7°F 61.2°F
Oct 22 63.4°F 61.9°F 60.6°F
Oct 23 62.2°F 61.3°F 60.1°F
Oct 24 62.7°F 61.3°F 59.8°F
Oct 25 60.9°F 60.5°F 59.3°F
Oct 26 60.3°F 60.7°F 58.8°F
Oct 27 60.0°F 60.3°F 58.4°F
Oct 28 59.3°F 58.7°F 58.1°F
Oct 29 58.8°F 59.4°F 57.8°F
Oct 30 58.3°F 59.2°F 57.3°F
Oct 31 57.8°F 59.3°F 56.8°F
Nov 1 58.1°F 56.9°F 57.1°F
Nov 2 56.8°F 59.0°F 55.8°F
Nov 3 56.6°F 58.4°F 55.6°F
Nov 4 56.4°F 58.6°F 55.4°F
Nov 5 55.9°F 58.2°F 54.9°F
Nov 6 55.4°F 58.7°F 54.4°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 58.1°F 5mi
Cleveland 58.0°F 25mi
Detroit 52.8°F 75mi

* current water temperature in this city

** straight line distance from Lorain