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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

36.5

°F

December 19, 08:02

Trend:

decreasing

Yesterday:

36.6°F

Tomorrow:

36.0°F

Sunrise:

07:50

Sunset:

17:01

Day Length:

9 h. 11 min.

Lorain in December

Minimum:

32.0°F

Average:

35.5°F

Maximum:

37.5°F

Water temperature in Lorain today

As of now, in Lorain, the water temperature is 36.5°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 3.7°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 44.1°F on 2015, while the historical minimum was 37.6°F on 2017.

Observations from the last two weeks indicate that the water temperature was in proximity to the lowest 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 35.2°F, the minimum temperature may reach 34.5°F, and the maximum might stay at 36.2°F.

Daily water temperature in Lorain

Date Current Year

actual* / forecast**

last year 10 years average
Dec 5 42.7°F 45.6°F 44.3°F
Dec 6 41.8°F 45.2°F 44.2°F
Dec 7 41.6°F 44.0°F 44.0°F
Dec 8 41.1°F 43.3°F 43.4°F
Dec 9 40.5°F 42.5°F 42.7°F
Dec 10 40.3°F 41.9°F 42.5°F
Dec 11 39.8°F 41.5°F 41.9°F
Dec 12 39.5°F 40.9°F 41.5°F
Dec 13 38.9°F 40.4°F 41.3°F
Dec 14 38.4°F 39.7°F 40.9°F
Dec 15 38.5°F 39.5°F 40.8°F
Dec 16 38.5°F 39.5°F 40.5°F
Dec 17 38.1°F 39.4°F 40.2°F
Dec 18 36.6°F 39.2°F 40.1°F
Dec 19 36.5°F 38.9°F 40.2°F
Dec 20 36.0°F 38.9°F 39.7°F
Dec 21 36.2°F 38.8°F 39.9°F
Dec 22 35.3°F 38.4°F 39.0°F
Dec 23 35.0°F 37.9°F 38.7°F
Dec 24 34.8°F 37.5°F 38.5°F
Dec 25 34.5°F 37.0°F 38.2°F
Dec 26 34.6°F 36.6°F 38.3°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 67 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 36.7°F 5mi
Cleveland 38.0°F 25mi
Detroit 34.6°F 75mi

* current water temperature in this city

** straight line distance from Lorain