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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

46.9

°F

December 3, 11:48

Trend:

decreasing

Yesterday:

47.3°F

Tomorrow:

46.6°F

Sunrise:

07:38

Sunset:

16:59

Day Length:

9 h. 21 min.

Lorain in December

Minimum:

32.0°F

Average:

35.2°F

Maximum:

37.5°F

Water temperature in Lorain today

As of now, in Lorain, the water temperature is 46.9°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 2.2°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

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 maximum temperature for this date. The maximum temperature recorded for this date was 47.6°F on 2016, while the historical minimum was 41.7°F on 2014.

Observations from the last two weeks indicate that the water temperature was in proximity to the highest values recorded on those days in the past. The forecast for the upcoming week shows a gradual cooling trend. The average temperature is expected to be 45.6°F, the minimum temperature may reach 44.5°F, and the maximum might stay at 46.6°F.

Daily water temperature in Lorain

Date Current Year

actual* / forecast**

last year 10 years average
Nov 19 54.6°F 51.6°F 50.3°F
Nov 20 54.2°F 51.0°F 49.8°F
Nov 21 53.2°F 50.7°F 49.2°F
Nov 22 53.0°F 50.6°F 48.4°F
Nov 23 52.8°F 50.4°F 47.9°F
Nov 24 52.1°F 49.3°F 47.4°F
Nov 25 51.5°F 48.7°F 46.9°F
Nov 26 50.8°F 48.3°F 46.6°F
Nov 27 51.0°F 47.7°F 46.3°F
Nov 28 50.2°F 47.0°F 45.9°F
Nov 29 49.5°F 46.3°F 45.7°F
Nov 30 48.6°F 46.0°F 45.3°F
Dec 1 48.1°F 44.0°F 45.1°F
Dec 2 47.3°F 44.2°F 45.2°F
Dec 3 46.9°F 44.3°F 44.7°F
Dec 4 46.6°F 44.4°F 44.4°F
Dec 5 46.1°F 44.4°F 44.0°F
Dec 6 46.0°F 44.5°F 43.8°F
Dec 7 46.0°F 43.5°F 43.8°F
Dec 8 45.5°F 43.4°F 43.3°F
Dec 9 44.8°F 43.5°F 42.6°F
Dec 10 44.5°F 43.3°F 42.4°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 66 swimming days.
The warmest water in Lorain was recorded on August 30, 2021, reaching a 80.2°F. While the coldest temperature occurred on January 5, 2014, dipping to 32.0°F. The average readings by season are 36.4°F in Winter, 44.4°F in Spring, 72.8°F in Summer, and 62.0°F in Autumn.

Popular neighboring cities and resorts

City Water temperature* Distance**
Sheffield 47.2°F 5mi
Cleveland 48.9°F 25mi
Detroit 41.6°F 75mi

* current water temperature in this city

** straight line distance from Lorain