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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

36.8

°F

March 27, 03:02

Trend:

increasing

Yesterday:

36.7°F

Tomorrow:

36.9°F

Sunrise:

07:21

Sunset:

19:48

Day Length:

12 h. 27 min.

Lorain in April

Minimum:

33.3°F

Average:

37.1°F

Maximum:

41.5°F

Water temperature in Lorain today

As of now, in Lorain, the water temperature is 36.8°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 1.3°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 stay about the same.

Recent water temperature and forecast

The water temperature today is above average for the last two weeks, showing a small increase in temperature. It is also close to the historical minimum temperature for this date. The maximum temperature recorded for this date was 40.1°F on 2021, while the historical minimum was 36.2°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 histoorical minimum and others when it was close to the historical maximum. The forecast for the upcoming week suggests a gradual increase. The average temperature is expected to rise up to 37.3°F, with minimum temperature starting at 36.9°F, while the maximum might reach 38.0°F.

Daily water temperature in Lorain

Date Current Year

actual* / forecast**

last year 10 years average
Mar 13 38.4°F 36.2°F 35.8°F
Mar 14 39.1°F 36.8°F 36.4°F
Mar 15 37.6°F 36.5°F 36.1°F
Mar 16 36.7°F 34.9°F 36.2°F
Mar 17 37.1°F 36.1°F 36.4°F
Mar 18 36.5°F 36.3°F 36.4°F
Mar 19 36.4°F 38.2°F 36.5°F
Mar 20 36.2°F 36.6°F 36.4°F
Mar 21 35.5°F 37.1°F 36.7°F
Mar 22 35.3°F 39.7°F 37.0°F
Mar 23 35.2°F 40.9°F 37.1°F
Mar 24 35.3°F 40.6°F 37.2°F
Mar 25 36.8°F 39.4°F 38.0°F
Mar 26 36.7°F 39.7°F 38.0°F
Mar 27 36.8°F 39.2°F 38.1°F
Mar 28 36.9°F 40.1°F 38.2°F
Mar 29 37.2°F 39.2°F 38.5°F
Mar 30 37.2°F 38.6°F 38.5°F
Mar 31 37.2°F 38.5°F 38.6°F
Apr 1 37.3°F 38.1°F 38.6°F
Apr 2 37.7°F 38.0°F 39.0°F
Apr 3 38.0°F 37.9°F 39.4°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 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, 44.9°F in Spring, 73.3°F in Summer, and 62.3°F in Autumn.

Popular neighboring cities and resorts

City Water temperature* Distance**
Sheffield 36.9°F 5mi
Cleveland 36.0°F 25mi
Detroit 36.2°F 75mi

* current water temperature in this city

** straight line distance from Lorain