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Water temperature in Sheffield

Detailed information about the current water temperature in Sheffield. 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 Sheffield now

35.0

°F

January 6, 19:59

Trend:

decreasing

Yesterday:

35.2°F

Tomorrow:

34.8°F

Sunrise:

07:55

Sunset:

17:14

Day Length:

9 h. 19 min.

Sheffield in January

Minimum:

33.6°F

Average:

37.7°F

Maximum:

42.6°F

Water temperature in Sheffield today

As of now, in Sheffield, the water temperature is 35.0°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 2.1°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

The water temperature today is above average for the last two weeks, showing a small increase in temperature. It is also close to the historical minimum temperature for this date. The maximum temperature recorded for this date was 39.4°F on 2024, while the historical minimum was 33.1°F on 2018.

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 34.2°F, the minimum temperature may reach 33.7°F, and the maximum might stay at 34.8°F.

Daily water temperature in Sheffield

Date Current Year

actual* / forecast**

last year 10 years average
Jan 1 35.2°F 37.4°F 37.7°F
Jan 2 34.5°F 37.3°F 37.3°F
Jan 3 34.8°F 37.2°F 37.4°F
Jan 4 35.0°F 37.3°F 37.3°F
Jan 5 35.2°F 37.2°F 37.3°F
Jan 6 35.0°F 37.0°F 37.1°F
Jan 7 34.8°F 36.8°F 36.8°F
Jan 8 34.6°F 36.5°F 36.7°F
Jan 9 34.4°F 36.3°F 36.4°F
Jan 10 34.0°F 35.7°F 36.1°F
Jan 11 34.0°F 35.5°F 36.0°F
Jan 12 33.8°F 35.3°F 35.9°F
Jan 13 33.7°F 35.0°F 35.7°F
Dec 23 35.0°F 38.0°F 38.0°F
Dec 24 34.4°F 37.7°F 37.8°F
Dec 25 35.1°F 37.1°F 37.3°F
Dec 26 34.7°F 36.7°F 37.3°F
Dec 27 34.3°F 36.1°F 36.9°F
Dec 28 33.9°F 35.5°F 36.5°F
Dec 29 34.1°F 36.4°F 36.8°F
Dec 30 34.8°F 36.6°F 36.9°F
Dec 31 35.0°F 37.6°F 37.1°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 Sheffield by month

In Sheffield, the months July through August offer comfortable swimming conditions, which amounts to 70 swimming days.
The warmest water in Sheffield was recorded on July 31, 2025, reaching a 80.7°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, 44.9°F in Spring, 73.3°F in Summer, and 62.3°F in Autumn.

Popular neighboring cities and resorts

City Water temperature* Distance**
Lorain 34.9°F 5mi
Cleveland 36.0°F 21mi
Detroit 33.1°F 80mi

* current water temperature in this city

** straight line distance from Sheffield