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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

75.8

°F

July 28, 08:05

Trend:

stable

Yesterday:

75.4°F

Tomorrow:

75.7°F

Sunrise:

06:19

Sunset:

20:50

Day Length:

14 h. 31 min.

Lorain in August

Minimum:

32.5°F

Average:

36.4°F

Maximum:

38.8°F

Water temperature in Lorain today

As of now, in Lorain, the water temperature is 75.8°F. It's safe to say that the water is comfortably warm for various water-related activities. Today's reading is 1.5°F lower than the average recorded on this particular day in recent years. Since yesterday, there was a slight increase in temperature. This indicates a warming trend over the past day. 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 80.4°F on 2025, while the historical minimum was 75.8°F on 2017.

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 histoorical minimum and others when it was close to the historical maximum. Over the next week, the forecast shows a steady trend, with temperatures staying close to the average of 75.6°F. Both minimum and maximum temperatures expected to be close to the average, offering a week of stable water conditions.

Daily water temperature in Lorain

Date Current Year

actual* / forecast**

last year 10 years average
Jul 14 74.6°F 80.3°F 75.7°F
Jul 15 77.2°F 79.9°F 76.2°F
Jul 16 78.4°F 80.3°F 76.5°F
Jul 17 79.4°F 80.1°F 76.7°F
Jul 18 78.9°F 80.0°F 76.7°F
Jul 19 78.8°F 78.9°F 76.6°F
Jul 20 78.5°F 77.9°F 76.8°F
Jul 21 78.2°F 77.4°F 77.0°F
Jul 22 77.3°F 76.9°F 76.9°F
Jul 23 76.7°F 76.9°F 76.9°F
Jul 24 76.1°F 76.9°F 76.8°F
Jul 25 75.8°F 77.8°F 76.8°F
Jul 26 75.5°F 76.9°F 76.5°F
Jul 27 75.4°F 77.3°F 77.0°F
Jul 28 75.8°F 80.4°F 77.3°F
Jul 29 75.7°F 79.9°F 77.2°F
Jul 30 75.5°F 79.9°F 77.0°F
Jul 31 75.7°F 80.6°F 77.2°F
Aug 1 75.6°F 78.9°F 77.1°F
Aug 2 75.5°F 77.3°F 77.0°F
Aug 3 75.6°F 76.6°F 77.1°F
Aug 4 75.5°F 74.7°F 77.0°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 69 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 36.5°F in Winter, 45.0°F in Spring, 73.3°F in Summer, and 62.3°F in Autumn.

Popular neighboring cities and resorts

City Water temperature* Distance**
Sheffield 75.1°F 5mi
Cleveland 75.5°F 25mi
Detroit 73.7°F 75mi

* current water temperature in this city

** straight line distance from Lorain