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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

33.5

°F

January 18, 08:17

Trend:

decreasing

Yesterday:

33.5°F

Tomorrow:

33.2°F

Sunrise:

07:52

Sunset:

17:27

Day Length:

9 h. 35 min.

Lorain in January

Minimum:

33.5°F

Average:

37.6°F

Maximum:

42.5°F

Water temperature in Lorain today

As of now, in Lorain, the water temperature is 33.5°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 1.4°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 slightly 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 36.4°F on 2020, while the historical minimum was 33.7°F on 2017.

Over the last two weeks, the water temperature has stayed slightly lower than historical averages for those days. The forecast for the upcoming week shows a gradual cooling trend. The average temperature is expected to be 32.8°F, the minimum temperature may reach 32.5°F, and the maximum might stay at 33.2°F.

Daily water temperature in Lorain

Date Current Year

actual* / forecast**

last year 10 years average
Jan 4 34.8°F 37.2°F 37.1°F
Jan 5 35.0°F 37.1°F 37.1°F
Jan 6 34.9°F 36.8°F 36.8°F
Jan 7 34.8°F 36.6°F 36.5°F
Jan 8 34.6°F 36.4°F 36.4°F
Jan 9 34.6°F 36.1°F 36.2°F
Jan 10 34.4°F 35.7°F 35.9°F
Jan 11 34.3°F 35.4°F 35.8°F
Jan 12 33.4°F 35.2°F 35.6°F
Jan 13 33.2°F 35.0°F 35.4°F
Jan 14 34.4°F 35.0°F 35.3°F
Jan 15 33.9°F 34.9°F 35.1°F
Jan 16 33.9°F 34.8°F 35.0°F
Jan 17 33.5°F 34.4°F 34.9°F
Jan 18 33.5°F 34.4°F 34.9°F
Jan 19 33.2°F 34.4°F 34.6°F
Jan 20 33.2°F 34.3°F 34.5°F
Jan 21 33.0°F 34.1°F 34.3°F
Jan 22 32.9°F 34.0°F 34.3°F
Jan 23 32.8°F 33.9°F 34.1°F
Jan 24 32.6°F 33.8°F 33.9°F
Jan 25 32.5°F 33.7°F 33.8°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, 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 33.7°F 5mi
Cleveland 34.3°F 25mi
Detroit 32.7°F 75mi

* current water temperature in this city

** straight line distance from Lorain