Lake Erie Water Temperature in Vermilion
Updated Sep 30, 9:05 PM ET · Source: NOAA buoy Huron and Sheffield
That's cool but swimmable, and many people find it refreshing on a hot day.
The Vermilion nearshore tracks the central basin: steady summer warming, but a north or northeast wind can drive a cold-water upwelling that drops the surface temperature sharply for a day or two.
See it across the whole lake
Vermilion sits in Lake Erie's central basin. NOAA's daily satellite map shows how its water temperature compares to the rest of the lake.
Source: NOAA GLERL CoastWatch (GLSEA)
What is the Lake Erie water temperature at Vermilion right now?
The latest Lake Erie water temperature near Vermilion, OH is 68°F, measured at the Huron buoy (NOAA station 45203).
Is Lake Erie warm enough to swim at Vermilion?
The current surface temperature near Vermilion is 68°F. That's cool but swimmable, and many people find it refreshing on a hot day.
Where does the Vermilion water temperature come from?
It comes directly from real-time NOAA NDBC buoy data (Huron and Sheffield). The lake-wide picture uses NOAA GLERL CoastWatch's daily GLSEA satellite analysis.
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