What is the current water temperature in Puerto Plata?

As of now, in Puerto Plata, the water temperature is 26.82°C. It's safe to say that the water is comfortably warm for various water-related activities.

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Water temperature in Puerto Plata

Detailed information about the current water temperature in Puerto Plata. 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.

80.3

°F

March 13, 16:16

Trend:

increasing

Yesterday:

80.2°F

Tomorrow:

80.3°F

Sunrise:

06:53

Sunset:

18:52

Day Length:

11 h. 59 min.

Puerto Plata in March

Minimum:

80.2°F

Average:

80.9°F

Maximum:

81.8°F

Sea water temperature in Puerto Plata today

As of now, in Puerto Plata, the water temperature is 80.3°F. It's safe to say that the water is comfortably warm for various water-related activities. Today's reading is 1.2°F higher 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 stay about the same.

Recent sea temperature and forecast

The water temperature today is above average for the last two weeks, showing a small increase in temperature. It is also close to the historical maximum temperature for this date. The maximum temperature recorded for this date was 79.8°F on 2024, while the historical minimum was 78.4°F on 2017.

latest data

last year

Observations from the last two weeks indicate that the water temperature was in proximity to the highest values recorded on those days in the past. Over the next week, the forecast shows a steady trend, with temperatures staying close to the average of 80.4°F. Both minimum and maximum temperatures expected to be close to the average, offering a week of stable water conditions.

Daily water temperature in Puerto Plata

Date	Current Year actual* / forecast**	last year	10 years average
Feb 27	79.3°F	79.3°F	79.3°F
Feb 28	79.8°F	79.3°F	79.3°F
Mar 1	80.1°F	79.4°F	79.3°F
Mar 2	80.1°F	79.5°F	79.3°F
Mar 3	80.0°F	79.4°F	79.2°F
Mar 4	80.0°F	79.3°F	79.2°F
Mar 5	80.1°F	79.3°F	79.2°F
Mar 6	80.1°F	79.1°F	79.2°F
Mar 7	80.0°F	79.1°F	79.3°F
Mar 8	80.1°F	79.1°F	79.3°F
Mar 9	80.1°F	79.4°F	79.3°F
Mar 10	80.3°F	79.4°F	79.3°F
Mar 11	80.3°F	79.4°F	79.2°F
Mar 12	80.2°F	79.3°F	79.1°F
Mar 13	80.3°F	79.8°F	79.1°F
Mar 14	80.3°F	80.0°F	79.2°F
Mar 15	80.3°F	79.7°F	79.1°F
Mar 16	80.4°F	79.9°F	79.2°F
Mar 17	80.4°F	79.6°F	79.3°F
Mar 18	80.4°F	79.5°F	79.3°F
Mar 19	80.5°F	79.8°F	79.3°F
Mar 20	80.5°F	32.0°F	79.3°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 Puerto Plata by month

In Puerto Plata, the water temperature is comfortable for swimming all year round.

The warmest water in Puerto Plata was recorded on October 20, 2023, reaching a 87.1°F. While the coldest temperature occurred on February 28, 2018, dipping to 78.0°F. The average readings by season are 80.5°F in Winter, 79.9°F in Spring, 82.5°F in Summer, and 84.2°F in Autumn.