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Water temperature in Cherbourg-Octeville

Detailed information about the current water temperature in Cherbourg-Octeville. 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.

59.8

°F

November 3, 18:05

Trend:

decreasing

Yesterday:

60.1°F

Tomorrow:

59.6°F

Sunrise:

07:58

Sunset:

17:42

Day Length:

9 h. 44 min.

Cherbourg-Octeville in November

Minimum:

49.5°F

Average:

50.7°F

Maximum:

52.6°F

Sea water temperature in Cherbourg-Octeville today

As of now, in Cherbourg-Octeville, the water temperature is 59.8°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 0.5°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 fall a bit.

Recent sea temperature and forecast

Today's water temperature is considerably lower than the average registered over the last two weeks, indicating a slight cooling trend. It also falls within the range of the average temperature recorded for this date, suggesting a consistent weather trend. The maximum temperature recorded for this date was 60.5°F on 2022, while the historical minimum was 58.4°F on 2020.

latest data

last year

Over the last two weeks, the water temperature has stayed slightly above than historical averages for those days. The forecast for the upcoming week shows a gradual cooling trend. The average temperature is expected to be 59.2°F, the minimum temperature may reach 58.7°F, and the maximum might stay at 59.6°F.

Daily water temperature in Cherbourg-Octeville

Date	Current Year actual* / forecast**	last year	10 years average
Oct 20	63.2°F	60.9°F	61.4°F
Oct 21	62.7°F	61.0°F	61.3°F
Oct 22	62.0°F	61.0°F	61.2°F
Oct 23	61.9°F	61.0°F	61.1°F
Oct 24	61.6°F	60.8°F	60.9°F
Oct 25	61.6°F	60.4°F	60.8°F
Oct 26	61.1°F	60.0°F	60.6°F
Oct 27	61.1°F	59.6°F	60.7°F
Oct 28	60.9°F	59.4°F	60.4°F
Oct 29	60.7°F	59.3°F	60.2°F
Oct 30	60.4°F	59.1°F	59.9°F
Oct 31	60.3°F	58.8°F	59.8°F
Nov 1	60.2°F	58.9°F	59.7°F
Nov 2	60.1°F	58.9°F	59.6°F
Nov 3	59.8°F	58.7°F	59.3°F
Nov 4	59.6°F	58.6°F	59.1°F
Nov 5	59.5°F	58.7°F	59.0°F
Nov 6	59.4°F	58.6°F	58.9°F
Nov 7	59.3°F	58.5°F	58.8°F
Nov 8	59.1°F	58.4°F	58.6°F
Nov 9	58.8°F	58.2°F	58.3°F
Nov 10	58.7°F	58.3°F	58.2°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 Cherbourg-Octeville by month

In an average year, Cherbourg-Octeville offers no days when the water temperature is warm enough to swim comfortably.

The warmest water in Cherbourg-Octeville was recorded on August 16, 2026, reaching a 68.2°F. While the coldest temperature occurred on March 5, 2018, dipping to 45.3°F. The average readings by season are 50.8°F in Winter, 50.8°F in Spring, 61.4°F in Summer, and 61.2°F in Autumn.

Popular neighboring cities and resorts

City	Water temperature*	Distance**
Saint Peter Port	60.4°F	43mi
Saint-Malo	58.5°F	71mi
Portland	58.8°F	74mi

* current water temperature in this city

** straight line distance from Cherbourg-Octeville