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Lake Erie water temperature

Lake Erie, Beach no.8 Pettinato · Lake

The current water temperature at Lake Erie is 22.3 °C (as of September 20, 2026, source: NOAA NDBC · 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.

22.3 °C
Measured: September 20, 2026 · continuously updated
💧 Water 22.3° · ☀️ Air 19.8°
Temperature trend of recent weeks

Water quality

Official EPA rating: excellent

Measurement series & statistics

This measurement series includes 1294 data points since July 22, 2026.

Lowest recorded value: 22.3 °C on September 19, 2026 · highest value: 26.0 °C on August 13, 2026.

In September, temperatures have ranged between 22.3 °C and 24.7 °C.

The current value is 1.2 °C below the September average of this series.

Nearby waters

Lake Erie, Beach no.7 Waterworks · 0.6 km away22.2 °CLake Erie, Erie Nearshore Buoy, Erie, PA · 1.1 km away22.3 °CLake Erie, Beach 6 Buoy · 1.2 km away22.2 °CLake Erie, Beach 9 - Pine Tree · 2.7 km away22.3 °CLake Erie, Erie Nearshore buoy data for Erie, PA · 3.4 km away23.9 °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 °CChaska Beach22.9 °CEdgewater Beach Buoy22.9 °C

Frequently asked questions

Can you swim at Lake Erie right now?
The current water temperature is 22.3 °C. See live swimming conditions, weather and quality in the BrrChecker app.

How warm is the water at Lake Erie?
Currently 22.3 °C (updated continuously).

How warm is at Lake Erie in September?
In September, the water temperature recently averaged 23.5 °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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