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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

76.2

°F

September 5, 22:35

Trend:

decreasing

Yesterday:

76.5°F

Tomorrow:

76.1°F

Sunrise:

06:59

Sunset:

19:55

Day Length:

12 h. 56 min.

Lorain in September

Minimum:

32.5°F

Average:

36.2°F

Maximum:

38.4°F

Water temperature in Lorain today

As of now, in Lorain, the water temperature is 76.2°F. It's safe to say that the water is comfortably warm for various water-related activities. Today's reading is 2.1°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

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 maximum temperature for this date. The maximum temperature recorded for this date was 77.3°F on 2018, while the historical minimum was 70.6°F on 2017.

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 75.1°F, the minimum temperature may reach 74.2°F, and the maximum might stay at 76.1°F.

Daily water temperature in Lorain

Date Current Year

actual* / forecast**

last year 10 years average
Aug 22 76.7°F 76.2°F 76.0°F
Aug 23 76.4°F 75.5°F 75.8°F
Aug 24 75.8°F 75.3°F 75.5°F
Aug 25 74.9°F 75.7°F 75.6°F
Aug 26 75.2°F 75.6°F 75.6°F
Aug 27 74.9°F 74.7°F 75.6°F
Aug 28 75.0°F 74.1°F 75.5°F
Aug 29 75.2°F 73.7°F 75.5°F
Aug 30 74.9°F 73.2°F 75.4°F
Aug 31 74.4°F 72.6°F 75.0°F
Sep 1 74.3°F 72.5°F 74.8°F
Sep 2 75.4°F 71.5°F 74.4°F
Sep 3 76.4°F 72.1°F 74.3°F
Sep 4 76.5°F 72.2°F 74.3°F
Sep 5 76.2°F 71.9°F 74.1°F
Sep 6 76.1°F 71.2°F 74.0°F
Sep 7 75.9°F 70.9°F 73.8°F
Sep 8 75.4°F 70.4°F 73.3°F
Sep 9 74.9°F 70.1°F 72.8°F
Sep 10 74.5°F 70.1°F 72.4°F
Sep 11 74.5°F 70.2°F 72.4°F
Sep 12 74.2°F 69.8°F 72.1°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 76.5°F 5mi
Cleveland 76.5°F 25mi
Detroit 74.0°F 75mi

* current water temperature in this city

** straight line distance from Lorain