What is the current water temperature in Douglas?

Q: What is the current water temperature in Douglas?

As of now, in Douglas, the water temperature is 11.2°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 Douglas

Detailed information about the current water temperature in Douglas. 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.

52.2

°F

December 16, 23:35

Trend:

stable

Yesterday:

51.5°F

Tomorrow:

52.0°F

Sunrise:

08:32

Sunset:

15:55

Day Length:

7 h. 23 min.

Douglas in December

Minimum:

46.1°F

Average:

48.3°F

Maximum:

49.5°F

Sea water temperature in Douglas today

As of now, in Douglas, the water temperature is 52.2°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 1.8°F higher than the average recorded on this particular day in recent years. Since yesterday, there was a slight increase in temperature. This indicates a warming trend over the past day. 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 maximum temperature for this date. The maximum temperature recorded for this date was 51.0°F on 2016, while the historical minimum was 49.6°F on 2017.

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. Over the next week, the forecast shows a steady trend, with temperatures staying close to the average of 51.9°F. Both minimum and maximum temperatures expected to be close to the average, offering a week of stable water conditions.

Daily water temperature in Douglas

Date	Current Year actual* / forecast**	last year	10 years average
Dec 2	52.2°F	52.5°F	52.0°F
Dec 3	51.9°F	52.3°F	51.9°F
Dec 4	51.9°F	52.1°F	51.7°F
Dec 5	52.2°F	52.0°F	51.7°F
Dec 6	52.1°F	52.2°F	51.4°F
Dec 7	51.8°F	52.3°F	51.3°F
Dec 8	52.1°F	52.2°F	51.4°F
Dec 9	52.2°F	51.7°F	51.2°F
Dec 10	52.1°F	50.8°F	51.1°F
Dec 11	52.2°F	50.5°F	51.0°F
Dec 12	52.2°F	50.5°F	51.0°F
Dec 13	52.4°F	50.3°F	50.8°F
Dec 14	51.8°F	50.0°F	50.5°F
Dec 15	51.5°F	50.1°F	50.5°F
Dec 16	52.2°F	50.0°F	50.4°F
Dec 17	52.0°F	50.2°F	50.2°F
Dec 18	51.9°F	49.6°F	50.1°F
Dec 19	51.9°F	50.7°F	50.1°F
Dec 20	51.9°F	51.1°F	50.1°F
Dec 21	52.0°F	51.0°F	50.2°F
Dec 22	52.0°F	50.7°F	50.2°F
Dec 23	51.9°F	50.1°F	50.1°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 Douglas by month

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

The warmest water in Douglas was recorded on September 10, 2023, reaching a 62.3°F. While the coldest temperature occurred on March 13, 2018, dipping to 42.2°F. The average readings by season are 48.4°F in Winter, 48.0°F in Spring, 57.5°F in Summer, and 57.0°F in Autumn.

Popular neighboring cities and resorts

City	Water temperature*	Distance**
Holyhead	51.1°F	59mi
Bangor	48.5°F	65mi
Conwy	48.7°F	66mi

* current water temperature in this city

** straight line distance from Douglas