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 14.4°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.

57.9

°F

March 24, 14:04

Trend:

increasing

Yesterday:

56.8°F

Tomorrow:

58.1°F

Sunrise:

05:44

Sunset:

18:02

Day Length:

12 h. 18 min.

Otranto in March

Minimum:

56.3°F

Average:

58.3°F

Maximum:

59.2°F

Sea water temperature in Otranto today

As of now, in Otranto, the water temperature is 57.9°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 0.6°F higher than the average recorded on this particular day in recent years. Since yesterday, there was a noticeable increase in temperature. This indicates a warming trend over the past day. According to the forecast, we expect the temperature to rise a bit.

Recent sea temperature and forecast

Today's water temperature is notably higher than the average recorded over the past two weeks, indicating a significant warming 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 59.2°F on 2024, while the historical minimum was 55.5°F on 2021.

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 58.1°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
Mar 10	56.7°F	56.3°F	56.4°F
Mar 11	56.9°F	56.9°F	56.6°F
Mar 12	56.7°F	57.1°F	56.6°F
Mar 13	56.9°F	58.0°F	56.7°F
Mar 14	57.5°F	59.5°F	57.0°F
Mar 15	57.6°F	59.0°F	57.0°F
Mar 16	57.2°F	58.6°F	57.0°F
Mar 17	56.9°F	58.9°F	57.1°F
Mar 18	56.9°F	59.0°F	57.1°F
Mar 19	56.7°F	59.1°F	57.1°F
Mar 20	57.1°F	59.4°F	57.2°F
Mar 21	57.0°F	59.3°F	57.2°F
Mar 22	57.1°F	59.3°F	57.2°F
Mar 23	56.8°F	58.9°F	57.1°F
Mar 24	57.9°F	58.8°F	57.3°F
Mar 25	58.1°F	58.9°F	57.4°F
Mar 26	58.0°F	58.9°F	57.4°F
Mar 27	58.0°F	58.7°F	57.3°F
Mar 28	58.0°F	58.5°F	57.4°F
Mar 29	58.0°F	58.9°F	57.4°F
Mar 30	58.1°F	58.9°F	57.5°F
Mar 31	58.4°F	59.5°F	57.7°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 August 16, 2024, reaching a 84.1°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, 60.0°F in Spring, 77.2°F in Summer, and 71.1°F in Autumn.