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 15.37°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.

59.7

°F

December 21, 17:41

Trend:

decreasing

Yesterday:

60.4°F

Tomorrow:

59.6°F

Sunrise:

07:05

Sunset:

16:24

Day Length:

9 h. 19 min.

Otranto in December

Minimum:

56.0°F

Average:

58.0°F

Maximum:

59.4°F

Sea water temperature in Otranto today

As of now, in Otranto, the water temperature is 59.7°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 0.4°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 stay about the same.

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 aligns closely with the historical average temperature for this date, indicating a typical climate pattern. The maximum temperature recorded for this date was 61.5°F on 2019, while the historical minimum was 58.4°F on 2017.

latest data

last year

Over the past two weeks, the water temperature has closely aligned with historical averages for those days. The forecast for the upcoming week shows a gradual cooling trend. The average temperature is expected to be 59.3°F, the minimum temperature may reach 58.9°F, and the maximum might stay at 59.6°F.

Daily water temperature in Otranto

Date	Current Year actual* / forecast**	last year	10 years average
Dec 7	61.6°F	63.1°F	61.8°F
Dec 8	60.9°F	62.5°F	61.6°F
Dec 9	61.0°F	62.5°F	61.6°F
Dec 10	61.2°F	62.1°F	61.5°F
Dec 11	60.9°F	62.0°F	61.3°F
Dec 12	60.5°F	62.1°F	61.2°F
Dec 13	60.5°F	61.8°F	61.2°F
Dec 14	60.7°F	61.5°F	60.9°F
Dec 15	60.5°F	61.3°F	60.7°F
Dec 16	60.9°F	61.1°F	60.7°F
Dec 17	60.7°F	60.7°F	60.5°F
Dec 18	60.5°F	60.5°F	60.4°F
Dec 19	60.3°F	60.1°F	60.2°F
Dec 20	60.4°F	60.0°F	60.0°F
Dec 21	59.7°F	60.0°F	60.0°F
Dec 22	59.6°F	60.4°F	60.0°F
Dec 23	59.6°F	59.8°F	59.9°F
Dec 24	59.4°F	59.9°F	59.7°F
Dec 25	59.2°F	59.8°F	59.6°F
Dec 26	59.1°F	59.9°F	59.5°F
Dec 27	59.0°F	59.7°F	59.4°F
Dec 28	58.9°F	59.7°F	59.3°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 105 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 58.2°F in Winter, 59.9°F in Spring, 77.1°F in Summer, and 71.0°F in Autumn.