What is the current water temperature in Otranto?

Q: What is the current water temperature in Otranto?

As of now, in Otranto, the water temperature is 13.69°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 Otranto

Detailed information about the current water temperature in Otranto. 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.

56.6

°F

March 4, 15:02

Trend:

increasing

Yesterday:

56.2°F

Tomorrow:

56.7°F

Sunrise:

06:16

Sunset:

17:41

Day Length:

11 h. 25 min.

Otranto in March

Minimum:

56.3°F

Average:

58.3°F

Maximum:

59.1°F

Sea water temperature in Otranto today

As of now, in Otranto, the water temperature is 56.6°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 about the same as 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 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 also aligns closely with the historical average temperature for this date, indicating a typical climate pattern. The maximum temperature recorded for this date was 58.0°F on 2024, while the historical minimum was 55.3°F on 2018.

latest data

last year

Over the past two weeks, the water temperature has closely aligned with historical averages for those days. Over the next week, the forecast shows a steady trend, with temperatures staying close to the average of 56.3°F. Both minimum and maximum temperatures expected to be close to the average, offering a week of stable water conditions.

Daily water temperature in Otranto

Date	Current Year actual* / forecast**	last year	10 years average
Feb 18	56.3°F	57.4°F	56.0°F
Feb 19	56.4°F	58.2°F	56.2°F
Feb 20	56.7°F	58.0°F	56.3°F
Feb 21	56.5°F	57.9°F	56.2°F
Feb 22	56.4°F	57.4°F	56.0°F
Feb 23	55.9°F	56.8°F	55.8°F
Feb 24	56.4°F	56.8°F	56.0°F
Feb 25	56.6°F	56.9°F	56.2°F
Feb 26	56.6°F	57.8°F	56.2°F
Feb 27	56.7°F	57.9°F	56.3°F
Feb 28	56.7°F	57.8°F	56.3°F
Mar 1	54.8°F	57.3°F	56.2°F
Mar 2	55.5°F	57.5°F	56.5°F
Mar 3	56.2°F	58.0°F	56.6°F
Mar 4	56.6°F	58.0°F	56.8°F
Mar 5	56.7°F	58.1°F	56.8°F
Mar 6	56.2°F	58.1°F	56.4°F
Mar 7	56.1°F	58.0°F	56.2°F
Mar 8	56.4°F	58.1°F	56.5°F
Mar 9	56.2°F	57.6°F	56.4°F
Mar 10	56.3°F	57.8°F	56.4°F
Mar 11	56.5°F	32.0°F	56.6°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 Otranto by month

In Otranto, the months July through September offer comfortable swimming conditions, which amounts to 108 swimming days.

The warmest water in Otranto was recorded on July 31, 2015, reaching a 84.3°F. While the coldest temperature occurred on March 27, 2021, dipping to 53.2°F. The average readings by season are 58.1°F in Winter, 59.9°F in Spring, 77.2°F in Summer, and 71.1°F in Autumn.