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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

72.6

°F

August 31, 04:32

Trend:

decreasing

Yesterday:

73.2°F

Tomorrow:

72.4°F

Sunrise:

06:54

Sunset:

20:04

Day Length:

13 h. 10 min.

Lorain in September

Minimum:

32.5°F

Average:

36.0°F

Maximum:

38.4°F

Water temperature in Lorain today

As of now, in Lorain, the water temperature is 72.6°F. Swimming in water of this temperature is seen as relatively warm and enjoyable for some individuals, although many might find it slightly too cool. Today's reading is 2.5°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 considerably 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 79.5°F on 2021, while the historical minimum was 72.3°F on 2017.

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 shows a gradual cooling trend. The average temperature is expected to be 72.0°F, the minimum temperature may reach 71.8°F, and the maximum might stay at 72.4°F.

Daily water temperature in Lorain

Date Current Year

actual* / forecast**

last year 10 years average
Aug 17 78.3°F 75.7°F 76.4°F
Aug 18 78.7°F 75.4°F 76.2°F
Aug 19 77.9°F 75.8°F 75.9°F
Aug 20 77.4°F 75.5°F 76.1°F
Aug 21 77.0°F 74.1°F 75.8°F
Aug 22 76.2°F 73.5°F 75.8°F
Aug 23 75.5°F 73.4°F 75.7°F
Aug 24 75.3°F 73.2°F 75.4°F
Aug 25 75.7°F 73.7°F 75.5°F
Aug 26 75.6°F 73.7°F 75.5°F
Aug 27 74.7°F 75.3°F 75.5°F
Aug 28 74.1°F 75.6°F 75.3°F
Aug 29 73.7°F 75.9°F 75.2°F
Aug 30 73.2°F 75.5°F 75.2°F
Aug 31 72.6°F 74.9°F 75.1°F
Sep 1 72.4°F 75.3°F 74.9°F
Sep 2 72.1°F 75.2°F 74.6°F
Sep 3 71.9°F 74.7°F 74.4°F
Sep 4 71.8°F 73.8°F 74.3°F
Sep 5 71.9°F 73.4°F 74.4°F
Sep 6 71.9°F 73.5°F 74.4°F
Sep 7 71.8°F 73.0°F 74.3°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 68 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 36.6°F in Winter, 44.7°F in Spring, 73.1°F in Summer, and 62.3°F in Autumn.

Popular neighboring cities and resorts

City Water temperature* Distance**
Sheffield 72.6°F 5mi
Cleveland 72.3°F 25mi
Detroit 66.8°F 75mi

* current water temperature in this city

** straight line distance from Lorain