What is the current water temperature in Benghazi?

Q: What is the current water temperature in Benghazi?

As of now, in Benghazi, the water temperature is 18.32°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 Benghazi

Detailed information about the current water temperature in Benghazi. 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.

65.0

°F

February 5, 11:54

Trend:

stable

Yesterday:

65.0°F

Tomorrow:

65.0°F

Sunrise:

07:31

Sunset:

18:17

Day Length:

10 h. 46 min.

Benghazi in February

Minimum:

65.5°F

Average:

66.7°F

Maximum:

68.5°F

Sea water temperature in Benghazi today

As of now, in Benghazi, the water temperature is 65.0°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 1.7°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 slightly 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 64.6°F on 2023, while the historical minimum was 61.4°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 64.8°F. Both minimum and maximum temperatures expected to be close to the average, offering a week of stable water conditions.

Daily water temperature in Benghazi

Date	Current Year actual* / forecast**	last year	10 years average
Jan 22	65.9°F	65.9°F	64.6°F
Jan 23	65.9°F	66.0°F	64.5°F
Jan 24	65.7°F	65.8°F	64.2°F
Jan 25	65.8°F	65.5°F	64.2°F
Jan 26	65.3°F	65.3°F	64.0°F
Jan 27	65.6°F	65.2°F	64.1°F
Jan 28	65.3°F	64.9°F	63.9°F
Jan 29	65.6°F	65.1°F	63.9°F
Jan 30	65.6°F	64.9°F	63.9°F
Jan 31	65.6°F	64.8°F	63.8°F
Feb 1	65.5°F	64.8°F	63.6°F
Feb 2	65.2°F	64.3°F	63.4°F
Feb 3	65.1°F	64.2°F	63.5°F
Feb 4	65.0°F	64.4°F	63.6°F
Feb 5	65.0°F	64.3°F	63.3°F
Feb 6	65.0°F	64.3°F	63.3°F
Feb 7	64.9°F	64.5°F	63.2°F
Feb 8	64.7°F	64.7°F	63.0°F
Feb 9	64.7°F	64.8°F	63.0°F
Feb 10	64.7°F	64.7°F	63.0°F
Feb 11	64.8°F	64.9°F	63.1°F
Feb 12	64.8°F	64.8°F	63.1°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 Benghazi by month

In Benghazi, the months July through October offer comfortable swimming conditions, which amounts to 150 swimming days.

The warmest water in Benghazi was recorded on September 9, 2024, reaching a 84.1°F. While the coldest temperature occurred on April 3, 2022, dipping to 59.5°F. The average readings by season are 65.7°F in Winter, 64.6°F in Spring, 77.1°F in Summer, and 76.7°F in Autumn.