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

February 21, 09:56

Trend:

stable

Yesterday:

56.0°F

Tomorrow:

56.4°F

Sunrise:

06:32

Sunset:

17:28

Day Length:

10 h. 56 min.

Otranto in February

Minimum:

55.7°F

Average:

58.3°F

Maximum:

59.7°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 0.4°F higher 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 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 57.9°F on 2024, while the historical minimum was 53.9°F on 2021.

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 maximum recorded over the past years. Over the next week, the forecast shows a steady trend, with temperatures staying close to the average of 56.5°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 7	57.7°F	57.3°F	56.5°F
Feb 8	57.0°F	57.2°F	56.3°F
Feb 9	57.5°F	56.7°F	56.5°F
Feb 10	57.5°F	56.4°F	56.5°F
Feb 11	57.8°F	56.1°F	56.5°F
Feb 12	57.7°F	55.7°F	56.6°F
Feb 13	56.8°F	55.9°F	56.1°F
Feb 14	56.6°F	56.1°F	56.0°F
Feb 15	55.6°F	56.5°F	56.0°F
Feb 16	56.0°F	57.1°F	56.1°F
Feb 17	56.3°F	57.5°F	56.2°F
Feb 18	56.9°F	56.3°F	56.1°F
Feb 19	56.6°F	56.4°F	56.3°F
Feb 20	56.0°F	56.7°F	56.4°F
Feb 21	56.6°F	56.5°F	56.2°F
Feb 22	56.4°F	56.4°F	56.0°F
Feb 23	56.3°F	55.9°F	55.9°F
Feb 24	56.4°F	56.4°F	56.0°F
Feb 25	56.6°F	56.6°F	56.2°F
Feb 26	56.7°F	56.6°F	56.2°F
Feb 27	56.8°F	56.7°F	56.3°F
Feb 28	56.7°F	56.7°F	56.3°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.