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Water temperature in Sozopol

Detailed information about the current water temperature in Sozopol. The trend over the last two weeks, daily averages, and precise forecast of the water temperature changes. Gain a deeper understanding of seasonal dynamics with monthly statistical analyses covering recent years.
Sea temperature in Sozopol now

54.8

°F

May 8, 19:54

Trend:

decreasing

Yesterday:

54.9°F

Tomorrow:

54.7°F

Sunrise:

05:56

Sunset:

20:16

Day Length:

14 h. 20 min.

Sozopol in May

Minimum:

43.9°F

Average:

48.3°F

Maximum:

52.5°F

Sea water temperature in Sozopol today

As of now, in Sozopol, the water temperature is 54.8°F. Swimming in water of this temperature is considered as extremely cold, and there's a substantial risk of hypothermia if exposed for more than a brief duration. Today's reading is 4.0°F lower than the average recorded on this particular day in recent years. The sea temperature remains approximately unchanged from yesterday. According to the forecast, we expect the temperature to fall a bit.

Recent sea temperature and forecast

Today's water temperature closely matches the previous two weeks' average, indicating a stable trend. It is also close to the historical minimum temperature for this date. The maximum temperature recorded for this date was 64.6°F on 2018, while the historical minimum was 56.6°F on 2023.

The water temperature over the last two weeks displayed soome variability. While the two week average stayed close to the historical average, there were some days when the temperature was close to the histoorical minimum and others when it was close to the historical maximum. The forecast for the upcoming week suggests a gradual increase. The average temperature is expected to rise up to 55.4°F, with minimum temperature starting at 54.7°F, while the maximum might reach 56.4°F.

Daily water temperature in Sozopol

Date Current Year

actual* / forecast**

last year 10 years average
Apr 24 54.6°F 52.1°F 52.8°F
Apr 25 54.7°F 52.6°F 53.0°F
Apr 26 55.5°F 53.5°F 53.6°F
Apr 27 55.7°F 53.9°F 54.0°F
Apr 28 55.1°F 54.0°F 54.2°F
Apr 29 55.3°F 54.2°F 54.6°F
Apr 30 55.5°F 54.1°F 55.2°F
May 1 55.8°F 55.0°F 55.8°F
May 2 54.3°F 55.3°F 55.9°F
May 3 54.0°F 54.9°F 56.0°F
May 4 53.9°F 55.7°F 56.5°F
May 5 53.8°F 55.6°F 57.0°F
May 6 54.4°F 57.8°F 57.5°F
May 7 54.9°F 58.1°F 58.0°F
May 8 54.8°F 58.1°F 58.8°F
May 9 54.7°F 58.3°F 58.7°F
May 10 55.0°F 58.6°F 59.0°F
May 11 55.1°F 58.6°F 59.1°F
May 12 55.1°F 58.7°F 59.1°F
May 13 55.4°F 58.0°F 59.4°F
May 14 55.9°F 57.9°F 59.9°F
May 15 56.4°F 58.3°F 60.4°F

* actual - actual temperature values

** forecast - projected values for the next week

Real-time coastal temperatures could deviate by several degrees from the provided readings. These deviations often become evident following intense rainfall or strong winds.

Our forecasting methodology leverages a mathematical model, that uses current water and weather conditions, historical records, wind intensity and direction.

Sea water temperature in Sozopol by month

In Sozopol, the months July through September offer comfortable swimming conditions, which amounts to 92 swimming days.
The warmest water in Sozopol was recorded on July 24, 2024, reaching a 82.2°F. While the coldest temperature occurred on February 19, 2017, dipping to 39.2°F. The average readings by season are 47.4°F in Winter, 52.3°F in Spring, 75.7°F in Summer, and 67.0°F in Autumn.

Popular neighboring cities and resorts

City Water temperature* Distance**
Burgas 56.1°F 13mi
Sarafovo 55.7°F 13mi
Ravda 55.9°F 15mi
Nesebar 56.0°F 17mi
Tsarevo 54.3°F 19mi
Ahtopol 54.6°F 25mi
Byala 54.9°F 33mi

* current water temperature in this city

** straight line distance from Sozopol