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 14.28°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.

Italy > Otranto

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.

57.7

°F

April 12, 00:39

Trend:

increasing

Yesterday:

57.5°F

Tomorrow:

57.7°F

Sunrise:

06:13

Sunset:

19:21

Day Length:

13 h. 8 min.

Otranto in April

Minimum:

56.6°F

Average:

58.3°F

Maximum:

59.5°F

Sea water temperature in Otranto today

As of now, in Otranto, the water temperature is 57.7°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 0.8°F lower 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 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 61.4°F on 2024, while the historical minimum was 56.8°F on 2020.

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 minimum recorded over the past years. The forecast for the upcoming week suggests a gradual increase. The average temperature is expected to rise up to 58.2°F, with minimum temperature starting at 57.7°F, while the maximum might reach 58.6°F.

Daily water temperature in Otranto

Date	Current Year actual* / forecast**	last year	10 years average
Mar 29	57.5°F	58.9°F	57.4°F
Mar 30	56.9°F	58.9°F	57.4°F
Mar 31	56.6°F	59.5°F	57.6°F
Apr 1	56.9°F	59.8°F	57.8°F
Apr 2	57.2°F	59.1°F	57.8°F
Apr 3	56.8°F	59.0°F	57.7°F
Apr 4	57.0°F	59.0°F	57.9°F
Apr 5	57.2°F	58.6°F	57.8°F
Apr 6	57.3°F	58.5°F	57.7°F
Apr 7	57.4°F	58.6°F	58.0°F
Apr 8	59.3°F	58.5°F	58.3°F
Apr 9	58.6°F	58.0°F	58.2°F
Apr 10	58.0°F	58.2°F	58.3°F
Apr 11	57.5°F	58.0°F	58.2°F
Apr 12	57.7°F	58.0°F	58.5°F
Apr 13	57.7°F	58.4°F	58.5°F
Apr 14	58.0°F	58.3°F	58.8°F
Apr 15	58.3°F	58.3°F	59.1°F
Apr 16	58.3°F	58.8°F	59.1°F
Apr 17	58.3°F	58.8°F	59.0°F
Apr 18	58.3°F	58.5°F	59.1°F
Apr 19	58.6°F	59.0°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 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.