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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

61.6

°F

October 26, 07:15

Trend:

stable

Yesterday:

61.6°F

Tomorrow:

61.2°F

Sunrise:

07:53

Sunset:

18:32

Day Length:

10 h. 39 min.

Lorain in November

Minimum:

33.1°F

Average:

35.8°F

Maximum:

38.6°F

Water temperature in Lorain today

As of now, in Lorain, the water temperature is 61.6°F. Swimming in water of this temperature is generally concidered to be cool, and most people won't really enjoy it. Today's reading is 2.6°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 is also close to the historical maximum temperature for this date. The maximum temperature recorded for this date was 62.7°F on 2017, while the historical minimum was 54.4°F on 2022.

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 maximum recorded over the past years. The forecast for the upcoming week shows a gradual cooling trend. The average temperature is expected to be 60.1°F, the minimum temperature may reach 58.4°F, and the maximum might stay at 61.2°F.

Daily water temperature in Lorain

Date Current Year

actual* / forecast**

last year 10 years average
Oct 12 64.5°F 66.9°F 65.5°F
Oct 13 64.9°F 66.8°F 65.2°F
Oct 14 65.2°F 66.6°F 64.9°F
Oct 15 65.0°F 66.4°F 64.6°F
Oct 16 64.8°F 65.9°F 63.9°F
Oct 17 65.0°F 65.8°F 63.5°F
Oct 18 64.0°F 65.5°F 62.9°F
Oct 19 62.9°F 65.4°F 62.4°F
Oct 20 62.7°F 63.2°F 61.7°F
Oct 21 61.6°F 64.1°F 61.4°F
Oct 22 62.1°F 63.4°F 61.0°F
Oct 23 61.6°F 62.2°F 60.4°F
Oct 24 62.4°F 62.7°F 60.2°F
Oct 25 61.6°F 60.9°F 59.8°F
Oct 26 61.6°F 60.3°F 59.0°F
Oct 27 61.2°F 60.0°F 58.6°F
Oct 28 60.9°F 59.3°F 58.3°F
Oct 29 60.6°F 58.8°F 58.0°F
Oct 30 60.2°F 57.8°F 57.5°F
Oct 31 59.7°F 57.1°F 57.1°F
Nov 1 59.7°F 56.5°F 57.1°F
Nov 2 58.4°F 55.8°F 55.8°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 70 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 61.8°F 5mi
Cleveland 63.0°F 25mi
Detroit 57.7°F 75mi

* current water temperature in this city

** straight line distance from Lorain