What is the current water temperature in La Rochelle?

Q: What is the current water temperature in La Rochelle?

As of now, in La Rochelle, the water temperature is 10.09°C. 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.

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Water temperature in La Rochelle

Detailed information about the current water temperature in La Rochelle. 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.

50.2

°F

December 2, 08:44

Trend:

decreasing

Yesterday:

50.3°F

Tomorrow:

49.8°F

Sunrise:

08:27

Sunset:

17:20

Day Length:

8 h. 53 min.

La Rochelle in December

Minimum:

46.2°F

Average:

49.4°F

Maximum:

51.1°F

Sea water temperature in La Rochelle today

As of now, in La Rochelle, the water temperature is 50.2°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 3.0°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 is considerably lower than the average registered over the last two weeks, indicating a slight cooling trend. It is also close to the historical minimum temperature for this date. The maximum temperature recorded for this date was 55.1°F on 2015, while the historical minimum was 49.5°F on 2021.

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 histoorical minimum and others when it was close to the historical maximum. The forecast for the upcoming week shows a gradual cooling trend. The average temperature is expected to be 48.9°F, the minimum temperature may reach 48.4°F, and the maximum might stay at 49.8°F.

Daily water temperature in La Rochelle

Date	Current Year actual* / forecast**	last year	10 years average
Nov 18	58.0°F	55.7°F	56.4°F
Nov 19	57.6°F	56.3°F	56.2°F
Nov 20	56.7°F	56.3°F	55.9°F
Nov 21	56.3°F	56.0°F	55.8°F
Nov 22	55.4°F	54.6°F	55.4°F
Nov 23	55.0°F	54.9°F	55.3°F
Nov 24	55.0°F	54.6°F	54.8°F
Nov 25	54.5°F	54.7°F	54.7°F
Nov 26	53.0°F	54.1°F	54.3°F
Nov 27	52.4°F	54.3°F	54.2°F
Nov 28	51.7°F	54.5°F	54.1°F
Nov 29	51.1°F	54.3°F	53.8°F
Nov 30	51.4°F	54.5°F	53.5°F
Dec 1	50.3°F	54.6°F	53.3°F
Dec 2	50.2°F	55.0°F	53.2°F
Dec 3	49.8°F	54.6°F	52.8°F
Dec 4	49.6°F	54.4°F	52.6°F
Dec 5	49.2°F	54.4°F	52.2°F
Dec 6	48.7°F	54.2°F	51.7°F
Dec 7	48.6°F	54.1°F	51.6°F
Dec 8	48.4°F	53.0°F	51.4°F
Dec 9	48.4°F	52.9°F	51.4°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 La Rochelle by month

In an average year, La Rochelle offers no days when the water temperature is warm enough to swim comfortably.

The warmest water in La Rochelle was recorded on August 26, 2023, reaching a 74.4°F. While the coldest temperature occurred on February 3, 2022, dipping to 44.4°F. The average readings by season are 49.4°F in Winter, 55.4°F in Spring, 68.3°F in Summer, and 62.1°F in Autumn.