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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

78.2

°F

August 16, 09:57

Trend:

decreasing

Yesterday:

78.6°F

Tomorrow:

78.1°F

Sunrise:

06:38

Sunset:

20:27

Day Length:

13 h. 49 min.

Sheffield in August

Minimum:

32.5°F

Average:

36.3°F

Maximum:

38.8°F

Water temperature in Sheffield today

As of now, in Sheffield, the water temperature is 78.2°F. It's safe to say that the water is comfortably warm for various water-related activities. Today's reading is 1.9°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 stay about the same.

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 78.4°F on 2016, while the historical minimum was 73.3°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 77.8°F, the minimum temperature may reach 77.6°F, and the maximum might stay at 78.1°F.

Daily water temperature in Sheffield

Date Current Year

actual* / forecast**

last year 10 years average
Aug 2 76.9°F 78.4°F 76.9°F
Aug 3 76.0°F 78.8°F 77.0°F
Aug 4 74.2°F 79.4°F 76.9°F
Aug 5 73.7°F 80.1°F 76.9°F
Aug 6 73.6°F 79.6°F 76.8°F
Aug 7 74.8°F 78.7°F 76.8°F
Aug 8 75.6°F 77.5°F 76.7°F
Aug 9 75.4°F 77.0°F 76.5°F
Aug 10 75.2°F 76.9°F 76.3°F
Aug 11 75.6°F 77.2°F 76.7°F
Aug 12 76.9°F 77.2°F 76.6°F
Aug 13 77.4°F 77.1°F 76.5°F
Aug 14 78.0°F 77.2°F 76.7°F
Aug 15 78.6°F 77.1°F 76.6°F
Aug 16 78.2°F 75.6°F 76.2°F
Aug 17 78.1°F 75.5°F 76.2°F
Aug 18 77.9°F 75.5°F 76.0°F
Aug 19 77.6°F 75.8°F 75.7°F
Aug 20 77.8°F 75.4°F 75.9°F
Aug 21 77.6°F 73.9°F 75.7°F
Aug 22 77.7°F 73.4°F 75.8°F
Aug 23 77.6°F 73.7°F 75.7°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 68 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 36.7°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**
Lorain 78.2°F 5mi
Cleveland 78.2°F 21mi
Detroit 78.6°F 80mi

* current water temperature in this city

** straight line distance from Sheffield