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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

50.6

°F

November 12, 23:06

Trend:

decreasing

Yesterday:

50.7°F

Tomorrow:

49.8°F

Sunrise:

07:13

Sunset:

17:12

Day Length:

9 h. 59 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 50.6°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 2.5°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 56.3°F on 2016, while the historical minimum was 49.3°F on 2018.

Over the past two weeks, the water temperature has closely aligned with historical averages for those days. The forecast for the upcoming week shows a gradual cooling trend. The average temperature is expected to be 49.0°F, the minimum temperature may reach 48.1°F, and the maximum might stay at 49.8°F.

Daily water temperature in Lorain

Date Current Year

actual* / forecast**

last year 10 years average
Oct 29 58.8°F 59.4°F 57.9°F
Oct 30 57.8°F 59.2°F 57.3°F
Oct 31 57.1°F 59.3°F 56.9°F
Nov 1 56.5°F 56.9°F 57.0°F
Nov 2 55.8°F 59.0°F 55.8°F
Nov 3 55.5°F 58.4°F 55.6°F
Nov 4 55.4°F 58.6°F 55.4°F
Nov 5 54.9°F 58.2°F 54.9°F
Nov 6 54.6°F 58.7°F 54.4°F
Nov 7 53.9°F 58.0°F 54.4°F
Nov 8 53.3°F 58.1°F 54.2°F
Nov 9 52.3°F 57.4°F 53.5°F
Nov 10 51.8°F 57.4°F 53.5°F
Nov 11 50.7°F 57.0°F 53.1°F
Nov 12 50.6°F 57.0°F 53.1°F
Nov 13 49.8°F 56.3°F 52.4°F
Nov 14 49.3°F 55.7°F 51.9°F
Nov 15 49.4°F 55.7°F 52.0°F
Nov 16 49.1°F 55.2°F 51.7°F
Nov 17 49.0°F 55.1°F 51.5°F
Nov 18 48.1°F 54.1°F 50.6°F
Nov 19 48.2°F 54.6°F 50.7°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 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 50.6°F 5mi
Cleveland 49.6°F 25mi
Detroit 47.7°F 75mi

* current water temperature in this city

** straight line distance from Lorain