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Lake Erie water temperature

Lake Erie, Erie Islands Buoy · Lake

The current water temperature at Lake Erie is 18.0 °C (as of October 16, 2026, source: NOAA NDBC).

Lakes stratify in summer: bathing-warm on top, markedly colder a few metres down. Measurements are taken at the surface — right where you swim.

18.0 °C
Measured: October 16, 2026 · continuously updated
💧 Water 18.0° · ☀️ Air 15.9° · high today 21.2°
Temperature trend of recent weeks
Lake Erie
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Water quality

Official EPA rating: excellent

Measurement series & statistics

This measurement series includes 1397 data points since August 17, 2026.

Lowest recorded value: 17.6 °C on October 11, 2026 · highest value: 26.2 °C on September 3, 2026.

In October, temperatures have ranged between 17.6 °C and 19.9 °C.

The current value is 0.5 °C below the October average of this series.

Nearby waters

Lake Erie, Marblehead · 6.3 km away18.0 °CLake Erie, Port Clinton Buoy · 11.8 km away18.0 °CLake Erie, Chaska Beach · 28.9 km away18.3 °CLake Erie, Huron Buoy · 30.7 km away18.3 °COld Woman Creek, State Route 6 · 31.1 km away19.3 °C

More measuring points: Lake Erie

Euclid, Ohio, USA24.5 °CRocky River, Ohio, USA24.4 °CErie Nearshore buoy data for Erie, PA23.9 °CWalnut Creek23.6 °CBeulah Park Beach21.8 °CEuclid Beach Buoy21.8 °C

Frequently asked questions

Can you swim at Lake Erie right now?
The current water temperature is 18.0 °C. See live swimming conditions, weather and quality in the BrrChecker app.

How warm is the water at Lake Erie?
Currently 18.0 °C (updated continuously).

How warm is at Lake Erie in October?
In October, the water temperature recently averaged 18.5 °C.

When is the water warmest at Lake Erie?
Across the measurement record, August is on average the warmest month (24.5 °C).

How is the water quality at Lake Erie?
The official classification is: excellent.

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