Lake Erie water temperature

Lake Erie, Huron Buoy · Lake

The current water temperature at Lake Erie is 24.0 °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.

24.0 °C

Measured: August 31, 2026 · continuously updated

💧 Water 24.0° · ☀️ Air 28.1° · high today 29.9°

Temperature trend of recent weeks

Water quality

Official EPA rating: excellent

Measurement series & statistics

This measurement series includes 1152 data points since July 6, 2026.

Lowest recorded value: 23.7 °C on August 26, 2026 · highest value: 26.6 °C on July 6, 2026.

Nearby waters

Huron River at Milan, Ohio · 12.1 km away24.9 °C Lake Erie, Marblehead · 25.1 km away24.0 °C Lake Erie, Erie Islands Buoy · 30.7 km away23.8 °C Lake Erie, Sheffield Buoy · 31.9 km away23.6 °C Lake Erie, Port Clinton Buoy · 38.9 km away23.8 °C

More measuring points: Lake Erie

Euclid, Ohio, USA24.5 °C Rocky River, OH24.4 °C Rocky River, Ohio, USA24.4 °C Marblehead24.0 °C Erie Nearshore buoy data for Erie, PA23.9 °C Fairport23.9 °C

Frequently asked questions

Can you swim at Lake Erie right now?
The current water temperature is 24.0 °C. See live swimming conditions, weather and quality in the BrrChecker app.

How warm is the water at Lake Erie?
Currently 24.0 °C (updated continuously).

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

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