What is the current water temperature in Lorain?

Q: What is the current water temperature in Lorain?

As of now, in Lorain, the water temperature is 1.92°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.

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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.

35.5

°F

February 11, 09:23

Trend:

stable

Yesterday:

33.4°F

Tomorrow:

35.4°F

Sunrise:

07:29

Sunset:

17:57

Day Length:

10 h. 28 min.

Lorain in February

Minimum:

33.7°F

Average:

37.2°F

Maximum:

41.8°F

Water temperature in Lorain today

As of now, in Lorain, the water temperature is 35.5°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 1.8°F higher than the average recorded on this particular day in recent years. Since yesterday, there was a noticeable increase in temperature. This indicates a warming trend over the past day. According to the forecast, we expect the temperature to stay about the same.

Recent water temperature and forecast

Today's water temperature is notably higher than the average recorded over the past two weeks, indicating a significant warming trend. It is also close to the historical maximum temperature for this date. The maximum temperature recorded for this date was 35.5°F on 2024, while the historical minimum was 32.8°F on 2017.

latest data

last year

Over the past two weeks, the water temperature has closely aligned with historical averages for those days. Over the next week, the forecast shows a steady trend, with temperatures staying close to the average of 35.5°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
Jan 28	33.5°F	33.6°F	33.7°F
Jan 29	33.5°F	33.6°F	33.7°F
Jan 30	33.5°F	33.6°F	33.6°F
Jan 31	33.5°F	33.6°F	33.5°F
Feb 1	33.5°F	33.6°F	33.5°F
Feb 2	33.5°F	33.6°F	33.5°F
Feb 3	33.5°F	33.6°F	33.5°F
Feb 4	33.5°F	33.6°F	33.7°F
Feb 5	33.5°F	33.5°F	33.7°F
Feb 6	33.5°F	33.5°F	33.6°F
Feb 7	33.4°F	33.5°F	33.5°F
Feb 8	33.4°F	33.5°F	33.5°F
Feb 9	33.4°F	33.4°F	33.5°F
Feb 10	33.4°F	33.5°F	33.7°F
Feb 11	35.5°F	33.5°F	33.6°F
Feb 12	35.4°F	33.5°F	33.5°F
Feb 13	35.5°F	33.5°F	33.7°F
Feb 14	35.6°F	33.5°F	33.8°F
Feb 15	35.5°F	33.5°F	33.7°F
Feb 16	35.7°F	33.5°F	33.8°F
Feb 17	35.6°F	33.5°F	33.8°F
Feb 18	35.6°F	33.6°F	33.7°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 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	35.9°F	5mi
Cleveland	34.4°F	25mi
Detroit	33.2°F	75mi

* current water temperature in this city

** straight line distance from Lorain