Lake Erie water temperature

Lake Erie, Euclid, OH · Lake

The current water temperature at Lake Erie is 23.6 °C (as of August 31, 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.

23.6 °C

Measured: August 31, 2026 · continuously updated

💧 Water 23.6° · ☀️ Air 25.2° · high today 29.5°

Temperature trend of recent weeks

Lake Erie — Photo: Nyttend · Public domain · Wikimedia Commons

Water quality

Official EPA rating: sufficient

Measurement series & statistics

This measurement series includes 1401 data points since July 3, 2026.

Lowest recorded value: 22.4 °C on July 13, 2026 · highest value: 27.4 °C on July 4, 2026.

Nearby waters

Lake Erie, Euclid Beach Buoy · 0.3 km away21.8 °C Lake Erie, Euclid, Ohio, USA · 5.6 km away24.5 °C Lake Erie, Cleveland · 7.6 km away23.6 °C Atlantic, Cleveland, OH · 7.6 km away23.5 °C Cuyahoga River at Rivergate Park at Cleveland, Ohio · 15.6 km away26.0 °C

More measuring points: Lake Erie

Euclid, Ohio, USA24.5 °C Rocky River, OH24.4 °C Rocky River, Ohio, USA24.4 °C Huron Buoy24.0 °C Marblehead24.0 °C Erie Nearshore buoy data for Erie, PA23.9 °C

Frequently asked questions

Can you swim at Lake Erie right now?
The current water temperature is 23.6 °C. See live swimming conditions, weather and quality in the BrrChecker app.

How warm is the water at Lake Erie?
Currently 23.6 °C (updated continuously).

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

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