What is the current water temperature in Sirte?

Q: What is the current water temperature in Sirte?

As of now, in Sirte, the water temperature is 18.75°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 Sirte

Detailed information about the current water temperature in Sirte. 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.

65.8

°F

January 3, 00:33

Trend:

decreasing

Yesterday:

65.8°F

Tomorrow:

65.5°F

Sunrise:

07:53

Sunset:

18:04

Day Length:

10 h. 11 min.

Sirte in January

Minimum:

64.1°F

Average:

65.5°F

Maximum:

66.6°F

Sea water temperature in Sirte today

As of now, in Sirte, the water temperature is 65.8°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 0.4°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 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 66.5°F on 2016, while the historical minimum was 64.0°F on 2018.

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 histoorical minimum and others when it was close to the historical maximum. The forecast for the upcoming week shows a gradual cooling trend. The average temperature is expected to be 65.3°F, the minimum temperature may reach 65.1°F, and the maximum might stay at 65.5°F.

Daily water temperature in Sirte

Date	Current Year actual* / forecast**	last year	10 years average
Jan 1	65.6°F	66.2°F	65.5°F
Jan 2	65.8°F	66.5°F	65.4°F
Jan 3	65.8°F	66.3°F	65.3°F
Jan 4	65.5°F	66.4°F	65.1°F
Jan 5	65.5°F	66.5°F	65.1°F
Jan 6	65.5°F	66.1°F	65.0°F
Jan 7	65.3°F	66.2°F	64.9°F
Jan 8	65.2°F	65.3°F	64.8°F
Jan 9	65.1°F	65.4°F	64.7°F
Jan 10	65.2°F	65.0°F	64.7°F
Dec 20	68.0°F	68.1°F	67.4°F
Dec 21	68.0°F	68.0°F	67.3°F
Dec 22	66.9°F	67.5°F	67.1°F
Dec 23	66.7°F	67.5°F	67.0°F
Dec 24	66.2°F	67.0°F	66.8°F
Dec 25	66.3°F	67.3°F	66.7°F
Dec 26	66.1°F	67.1°F	66.6°F
Dec 27	66.1°F	66.8°F	66.4°F
Dec 28	66.3°F	66.8°F	66.3°F
Dec 29	66.1°F	66.3°F	66.1°F
Dec 30	65.9°F	66.0°F	65.9°F
Dec 31	65.9°F	66.4°F	65.8°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 Sirte by month

In Sirte, the months July through November offer comfortable swimming conditions, which amounts to 154 swimming days.

The warmest water in Sirte was recorded on July 27, 2023, reaching a 84.8°F. While the coldest temperature occurred on February 18, 2019, dipping to 58.4°F. The average readings by season are 64.5°F in Winter, 64.8°F in Spring, 78.7°F in Summer, and 77.5°F in Autumn.