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Lake Erie water temperature

Lake Erie, Erie Islands Buoy · Lake

The current water temperature at Lake Erie is 22.5 °C (as of September 20, 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.

22.5 °C
Measured: September 20, 2026 · continuously updated
💧 Water 22.5° · ☀️ Air 20.5°
Temperature trend of recent weeks
Lake Erie
Photo: JustAAABattery · CC BY 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons

Water quality

Official EPA rating: excellent

Measurement series & statistics

This measurement series includes 1382 data points since July 22, 2026.

Lowest recorded value: 20.4 °C on September 11, 2026 · highest value: 26.9 °C on July 31, 2026.

In September, temperatures have ranged between 20.4 °C and 26.2 °C.

The current value is 1.6 °C below the September average of this series.

Nearby waters

Lake Erie, Marblehead · 6.3 km away22.4 °CLake Erie, Port Clinton Buoy · 11.8 km away22.5 °CLake Erie, Chaska Beach · 28.9 km away22.9 °CLake Erie, Huron Buoy · 30.7 km away22.9 °COld Woman Creek, State Route 6 · 31.1 km away22.2 °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 22.5 °C. See live swimming conditions, weather and quality in the BrrChecker app.

How warm is the water at Lake Erie?
Currently 22.5 °C (updated continuously).

How warm is at Lake Erie in September?
In September, the water temperature recently averaged 24.1 °C.

When is the water warmest at Lake Erie?
Across the measurement record, July is on average the warmest month (25.4 °C).

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

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