Lake Erie water temperature

Lake Erie, Fort Erie (ECCC) · Lake

The current water temperature at Lake Erie is 23.1 °C (as of September 5, 2026, source: GLOS).

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

23.1 °C

Measured: September 5, 2026 · continuously updated

💧 Water 23.1° · ☀️ Air 17.8° · high today 23.4°

Nearby waters

Atlantic, Emerald Beach · 5.5 km away22.9 °C Lake Erie, Buffalo · 6.2 km away22.8 °C Lake Erie, Buffalo · 9.3 km away23.2 °C Lake Erie, Port Colborne · 32.5 km away22.4 °C Erie (Barge) C above Halls Waste Weir at Lockport, New York · 32.7 km away21.5 °C

More measuring points: Lake Erie

Chaska Beach24.5 °C Euclid, Ohio, USA24.5 °C Huron Buoy24.5 °C Rocky River, Ohio, USA24.4 °C Edgewater Beach Buoy24.2 °C Fairport24.2 °C

Frequently asked questions

Can you swim at Lake Erie right now?
The current water temperature is 23.1 °C. See live swimming conditions, weather and quality in the BrrChecker app.

How warm is the water at Lake Erie?
Currently 23.1 °C (updated continuously).

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