What is the current water temperature in Puerto Plata?

As of now, in Puerto Plata, the water temperature is 26.81°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

May 17, 18:37

Trend:

stable

Yesterday:

80.2°F

Tomorrow:

80.2°F

Sunrise:

06:06

Sunset:

19:12

Day Length:

13 h. 6 min.

Puerto Plata in May

Minimum:

80.3°F

Average:

80.8°F

Maximum:

81.9°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 0.4°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 stay about the same.

Recent sea temperature and forecast

Today's water temperature is slightly lower than the average registered over the last two weeks, indicating a slight cooling trend. It also aligns closely with the historical average temperature for this date, indicating a typical climate pattern. The maximum temperature recorded for this date was 81.7°F on 2023, while the historical minimum was 79.5°F on 2015.

latest data

last year

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 maximum recorded over the past years. The forecast for the upcoming week suggests a gradual increase. The average temperature is expected to rise up to 80.7°F, with minimum temperature starting at 80.2°F, while the maximum might reach 80.9°F.

Daily water temperature in Puerto Plata

Date	Current Year actual* / forecast**	last year	10 years average
May 3	80.5°F	80.3°F	80.3°F
May 4	80.5°F	80.3°F	80.4°F
May 5	80.5°F	80.3°F	80.5°F
May 6	80.7°F	80.7°F	80.5°F
May 7	81.3°F	80.8°F	80.6°F
May 8	80.9°F	80.7°F	80.5°F
May 9	81.0°F	80.8°F	80.5°F
May 10	80.9°F	80.6°F	80.5°F
May 11	80.9°F	80.5°F	80.5°F
May 12	80.8°F	80.5°F	80.4°F
May 13	80.7°F	80.6°F	80.5°F
May 14	80.4°F	80.6°F	80.5°F
May 15	80.3°F	82.1°F	80.7°F
May 16	80.2°F	81.8°F	80.7°F
May 17	80.3°F	81.2°F	80.7°F
May 18	80.2°F	81.3°F	80.7°F
May 19	80.5°F	81.7°F	80.9°F
May 20	80.7°F	82.3°F	81.1°F
May 21	80.7°F	82.2°F	81.1°F
May 22	80.8°F	82.2°F	81.2°F
May 23	80.8°F	82.1°F	81.2°F
May 24	80.9°F	82.1°F	81.4°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 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, 80.0°F in Spring, 82.5°F in Summer, and 84.2°F in Autumn.