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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

50.0

°F

April 24, 17:45

Trend:

increasing

Yesterday:

47.4°F

Tomorrow:

50.5°F

Sunrise:

06:36

Sunset:

20:19

Day Length:

13 h. 43 min.

Lorain in May

Minimum:

33.6°F

Average:

37.1°F

Maximum:

39.6°F

Water temperature in Lorain today

As of now, in Lorain, the water temperature is 50.0°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 4.0°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 rise a bit.

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 49.6°F on 2021, while the historical minimum was 41.6°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 maximum recorded over the past years. The forecast for the upcoming week suggests a gradual increase. The average temperature is expected to rise up to 51.6°F, with minimum temperature starting at 50.5°F, while the maximum might reach 52.4°F.

Daily water temperature in Lorain

Date Current Year

actual* / forecast**

last year 10 years average
Apr 10 43.1°F 43.5°F 41.8°F
Apr 11 43.4°F 43.2°F 41.8°F
Apr 12 45.6°F 44.8°F 42.5°F
Apr 13 44.8°F 44.5°F 43.0°F
Apr 14 44.2°F 44.0°F 43.8°F
Apr 15 44.8°F 43.8°F 44.3°F
Apr 16 44.3°F 44.4°F 44.7°F
Apr 17 44.0°F 45.3°F 44.8°F
Apr 18 45.4°F 45.8°F 44.9°F
Apr 19 46.8°F 45.2°F 44.8°F
Apr 20 46.4°F 44.9°F 45.0°F
Apr 21 47.2°F 44.4°F 45.1°F
Apr 22 47.7°F 43.6°F 45.1°F
Apr 23 47.4°F 44.1°F 45.9°F
Apr 24 50.0°F 44.8°F 46.1°F
Apr 25 50.5°F 45.6°F 46.6°F
Apr 26 51.1°F 46.1°F 47.1°F
Apr 27 51.2°F 46.7°F 47.2°F
Apr 28 51.7°F 49.7°F 47.8°F
Apr 29 52.1°F 52.1°F 48.1°F
Apr 30 52.0°F 51.0°F 48.0°F
May 1 52.4°F 53.1°F 48.5°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 51.1°F 5mi
Cleveland 50.2°F 25mi
Detroit 49.2°F 75mi

* current water temperature in this city

** straight line distance from Lorain