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 15.19°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.

59.3

°F

March 4, 15:21

Trend:

stable

Yesterday:

59.1°F

Tomorrow:

59.3°F

Sunrise:

06:35

Sunset:

18:03

Day Length:

11 h. 28 min.

Palermo in March

Minimum:

59.2°F

Average:

60.6°F

Maximum:

61.9°F

Sea water temperature in Palermo today

As of now, in Palermo, the water temperature is 59.3°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 1.0°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 stay about the same.

Recent sea temperature and forecast

Today's water temperature slightly varies from the average of the past two weeks. It is also close to the historical maximum temperature for this date. The maximum temperature recorded for this date was 59.4°F on 2017, while the historical minimum was 57.0°F on 2019.

latest data

last year

Observations from the last two weeks indicate that the water temperature was in proximity to the highest values recorded on those days in the past. Over the next week, the forecast shows a steady trend, with temperatures staying close to the average of 59.3°F. Both minimum and maximum temperatures expected to be close to the average, offering a week of stable water conditions.

Daily water temperature in Palermo

Date	Current Year actual* / forecast**	last year	10 years average
Feb 18	59.2°F	58.8°F	58.1°F
Feb 19	59.1°F	59.1°F	58.2°F
Feb 20	59.2°F	59.2°F	58.3°F
Feb 21	59.2°F	59.1°F	58.4°F
Feb 22	59.7°F	58.9°F	58.4°F
Feb 23	59.4°F	59.1°F	58.5°F
Feb 24	59.5°F	59.1°F	58.4°F
Feb 25	59.5°F	58.9°F	58.3°F
Feb 26	59.4°F	59.0°F	58.3°F
Feb 27	59.4°F	59.0°F	58.3°F
Feb 28	59.2°F	58.9°F	58.3°F
Mar 1	59.2°F	58.9°F	58.2°F
Mar 2	59.0°F	59.1°F	58.2°F
Mar 3	59.1°F	59.4°F	58.4°F
Mar 4	59.3°F	59.1°F	58.3°F
Mar 5	59.3°F	59.3°F	58.3°F
Mar 6	59.3°F	58.8°F	58.2°F
Mar 7	59.3°F	58.5°F	58.3°F
Mar 8	59.3°F	58.8°F	58.3°F
Mar 9	59.3°F	58.6°F	58.3°F
Mar 10	59.3°F	58.8°F	58.3°F
Mar 11	59.3°F	32.0°F	58.2°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 July through October offer comfortable swimming conditions, which amounts to 123 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 22, 2015, dipping to 56.8°F. The average readings by season are 60.4°F in Winter, 61.6°F in Spring, 78.3°F in Summer, and 73.7°F in Autumn.

Popular neighboring cities and resorts

City	Water temperature*	Distance**
Terrasini	59.9°F	15mi
Campofelice di Roccella	59.6°F	29mi
San Vito Lo Capo	60.1°F	34mi
Cefalù	59.4°F	36mi
Sciacca	60.3°F	45mi

* current water temperature in this city

** straight line distance from Palermo