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 13.81°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.

56.9

°F

January 22, 01:42

Trend:

decreasing

Yesterday:

56.9°F

Tomorrow:

56.7°F

Sunrise:

07:03

Sunset:

16:52

Day Length:

9 h. 49 min.

Otranto in January

Minimum:

56.4°F

Average:

58.4°F

Maximum:

59.9°F

Sea water temperature in Otranto today

As of now, in Otranto, the water temperature is 56.9°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 0.2°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 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 58.2°F on 2023, while the historical minimum was 54.8°F on 2019.

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 56.8°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
Jan 8	56.4°F	59.0°F	57.9°F
Jan 9	57.3°F	59.2°F	57.9°F
Jan 10	57.9°F	58.7°F	57.7°F
Jan 11	58.0°F	58.3°F	57.7°F
Jan 12	57.9°F	58.6°F	58.0°F
Jan 13	57.8°F	58.6°F	57.9°F
Jan 14	57.7°F	58.1°F	57.7°F
Jan 15	57.5°F	57.9°F	57.6°F
Jan 16	57.5°F	58.0°F	57.5°F
Jan 17	57.6°F	57.6°F	57.4°F
Jan 18	57.6°F	57.6°F	57.3°F
Jan 19	57.1°F	58.2°F	57.1°F
Jan 20	57.0°F	57.8°F	56.9°F
Jan 21	56.9°F	57.7°F	57.1°F
Jan 22	56.9°F	57.4°F	57.1°F
Jan 23	56.7°F	57.1°F	56.9°F
Jan 24	56.9°F	57.3°F	57.1°F
Jan 25	56.9°F	57.5°F	57.1°F
Jan 26	56.6°F	56.8°F	56.8°F
Jan 27	56.8°F	57.4°F	57.0°F
Jan 28	56.8°F	56.8°F	57.0°F
Jan 29	56.7°F	56.3°F	56.9°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.