Lake Erie water temperature

Lake Erie, Willow Beach · Lake

The current water temperature at Lake Erie is 22.7 °C (as of September 2, 2026, source: NOAA CO-OPS · Proxy).

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

22.7 °C

Measured: September 2, 2026 · continuously updated

💧 Water 22.7° · ☀️ Air 29.4°

Nearby waters

Lake Erie, Algonac · 1.4 km away22.7 °C Lake St. Clair, Lake St Clair · 17.3 km away23.1 °C Clinton River at Moravian Drive at Mt. Clemens, Michigan · 32.8 km away25.2 °C Clinton River at Sterling Heights, Michigan · 42.3 km away25.0 °C Red Run at Ryan Road near Warren, Michigan · 46.9 km away26.8 °C

More measuring points: Lake Erie

Edgewater Beach Buoy25.8 °C Erie Islands Buoy25.8 °C K-9 Coastline25.8 °C Maumee Bay Buoy25.8 °C Perkins Beach25.8 °C Euclid, OH25.6 °C

Frequently asked questions

Can you swim at Lake Erie right now?
The current water temperature is 22.7 °C. See live swimming conditions, weather and quality in the BrrChecker app.

How warm is the water at Lake Erie?
Currently 22.7 °C (updated continuously).

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