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 17.55°C. Swimming in water of this temperature is generally concidered to be cool, and most people won't really enjoy it.

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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.

63.6

°F

December 21, 17:56

Trend:

decreasing

Yesterday:

63.8°F

Tomorrow:

63.5°F

Sunrise:

07:20

Sunset:

16:50

Day Length:

9 h. 30 min.

Palermo in December

Minimum:

58.8°F

Average:

60.0°F

Maximum:

61.5°F

Sea water temperature in Palermo today

As of now, in Palermo, the water temperature is 63.6°F. Swimming in water of this temperature is generally concidered to be cool, and most people won't really enjoy it. Today's reading is 1.4°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 stay about the same.

Recent sea temperature and forecast

Today's water temperature is considerably lower than the average registered over the last two weeks, indicating a slight cooling trend. It is also close to the historical maximum temperature for this date. The maximum temperature recorded for this date was 63.5°F on 2023, while the historical minimum was 59.8°F on 2021.

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. The forecast for the upcoming week shows a gradual cooling trend. The average temperature is expected to be 63.1°F, the minimum temperature may reach 62.7°F, and the maximum might stay at 63.5°F.

Daily water temperature in Palermo

Date	Current Year actual* / forecast**	last year	10 years average
Dec 7	65.9°F	65.6°F	64.6°F
Dec 8	66.0°F	65.3°F	64.4°F
Dec 9	65.8°F	65.0°F	64.3°F
Dec 10	65.5°F	65.3°F	64.1°F
Dec 11	65.5°F	64.9°F	63.9°F
Dec 12	64.7°F	64.5°F	63.6°F
Dec 13	64.7°F	64.7°F	63.5°F
Dec 14	64.8°F	64.5°F	63.4°F
Dec 15	64.6°F	64.2°F	63.2°F
Dec 16	64.1°F	64.4°F	63.1°F
Dec 17	64.1°F	64.1°F	63.0°F
Dec 18	63.6°F	63.6°F	62.8°F
Dec 19	63.7°F	63.6°F	62.5°F
Dec 20	63.8°F	63.4°F	62.3°F
Dec 21	63.6°F	63.5°F	62.2°F
Dec 22	63.5°F	63.0°F	62.2°F
Dec 23	63.4°F	62.7°F	62.0°F
Dec 24	63.2°F	62.4°F	61.8°F
Dec 25	63.1°F	62.3°F	61.7°F
Dec 26	62.9°F	62.2°F	61.6°F
Dec 27	62.9°F	61.9°F	61.5°F
Dec 28	62.7°F	61.9°F	61.4°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 128 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, 61.5°F in Spring, 78.2°F in Summer, and 73.8°F in Autumn.

Popular neighboring cities and resorts

City	Water temperature*	Distance**
Terrasini	62.9°F	15mi
Campofelice di Roccella	63.8°F	29mi
San Vito Lo Capo	62.9°F	34mi
Cefalù	63.6°F	36mi
Sciacca	62.2°F	45mi

* current water temperature in this city

** straight line distance from Palermo