What is the current water temperature in Palermo?

Q: What is the current water temperature in Palermo?

As of now, in Palermo, the water temperature is 15.71°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 Palermo

Detailed information about the current water temperature in Palermo. 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.

60.3

°F

January 12, 10:49

Trend:

decreasing

Yesterday:

60.5°F

Tomorrow:

60.1°F

Sunrise:

07:23

Sunset:

17:07

Day Length:

9 h. 44 min.

Palermo in January

Minimum:

59.4°F

Average:

61.0°F

Maximum:

62.1°F

Sea water temperature in Palermo today

As of now, in Palermo, the water temperature is 60.3°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 0.3°F higher 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 falls within the range of the average temperature recorded for this date, suggesting a consistent weather trend. The maximum temperature recorded for this date was 61.5°F on 2023, while the historical minimum was 58.8°F on 2019.

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. The forecast for the upcoming week shows a gradual cooling trend. The average temperature is expected to be 59.8°F, the minimum temperature may reach 59.6°F, and the maximum might stay at 60.1°F.

Daily water temperature in Palermo

Date	Current Year actual* / forecast**	last year	10 years average
Jan 1	60.8°F	61.4°F	61.0°F
Jan 2	61.0°F	61.4°F	60.7°F
Jan 3	61.3°F	61.2°F	60.7°F
Jan 4	61.1°F	61.3°F	60.7°F
Jan 5	60.9°F	61.1°F	60.6°F
Jan 6	61.1°F	61.5°F	60.7°F
Jan 7	61.2°F	61.5°F	60.5°F
Jan 8	60.8°F	61.1°F	60.3°F
Jan 9	60.7°F	61.0°F	60.3°F
Jan 10	60.9°F	60.5°F	60.2°F
Jan 11	60.5°F	60.5°F	60.1°F
Jan 12	60.3°F	60.9°F	60.0°F
Jan 13	60.1°F	60.7°F	59.9°F
Jan 14	60.0°F	60.5°F	59.7°F
Jan 15	59.9°F	60.4°F	59.6°F
Jan 16	59.8°F	60.4°F	59.6°F
Jan 17	59.7°F	60.3°F	59.4°F
Jan 18	59.6°F	60.1°F	59.4°F
Jan 19	59.6°F	59.9°F	59.3°F
Dec 29	61.1°F	61.6°F	61.2°F
Dec 30	61.0°F	61.3°F	61.1°F
Dec 31	61.0°F	61.4°F	61.1°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 Palermo by month

In Palermo, the months June through October offer comfortable swimming conditions, which amounts to 124 swimming days.

The warmest water in Palermo was recorded on July 25, 2023, reaching a 85.9°F. While the coldest temperature occurred on March 2, 2018, dipping to 56.8°F. The average readings by season are 60.4°F in Winter, 61.7°F in Spring, 78.3°F in Summer, and 73.8°F in Autumn.

Popular neighboring cities and resorts

City	Water temperature*	Distance**
Terrasini	60.8°F	15mi
Campofelice di Roccella	60.5°F	29mi
San Vito Lo Capo	61.0°F	34mi
Cefalù	60.5°F	36mi
Sciacca	59.8°F	45mi

* current water temperature in this city

** straight line distance from Palermo