What is the current water temperature in Nouakchott?

Q: What is the current water temperature in Nouakchott?

As of now, in Nouakchott, the water temperature is 19.27°C. Swimming in water of this temperature is seen as relatively warm and enjoyable for some individuals, although many might find it slightly too cool.

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Water temperature in Nouakchott

Detailed information about the current water temperature in Nouakchott. 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.

66.7

°F

May 9, 06:52

Trend:

decreasing

Yesterday:

66.8°F

Tomorrow:

66.1°F

Sunrise:

06:33

Sunset:

19:28

Day Length:

12 h. 55 min.

Nouakchott in May

Minimum:

63.2°F

Average:

66.2°F

Maximum:

68.8°F

Sea water temperature in Nouakchott today

As of now, in Nouakchott, the water temperature is 66.7°F. Swimming in water of this temperature is seen as relatively warm and enjoyable for some individuals, although many might find it slightly too cool. Today's reading is 0.3°F lower 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 74.7°F on 2023, while the historical minimum was 63.7°F on 2016.

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 65.9°F, the minimum temperature may reach 65.4°F, and the maximum might stay at 66.7°F.

Daily water temperature in Nouakchott

Date	Current Year actual* / forecast**	last year	10 years average
Apr 25	70.6°F	68.8°F	67.1°F
Apr 26	68.6°F	67.3°F	66.8°F
Apr 27	68.8°F	67.9°F	66.9°F
Apr 28	67.6°F	67.3°F	66.8°F
Apr 29	67.1°F	67.1°F	66.4°F
Apr 30	66.5°F	68.4°F	66.3°F
May 1	67.4°F	68.8°F	66.3°F
May 2	66.1°F	68.7°F	66.3°F
May 3	68.1°F	68.9°F	66.9°F
May 4	67.2°F	69.4°F	66.8°F
May 5	65.5°F	70.3°F	66.8°F
May 6	64.7°F	70.0°F	66.8°F
May 7	65.5°F	72.0°F	66.8°F
May 8	66.8°F	70.2°F	67.1°F
May 9	66.7°F	70.2°F	67.0°F
May 10	66.1°F	69.6°F	66.4°F
May 11	65.4°F	68.9°F	65.7°F
May 12	65.6°F	69.2°F	65.9°F
May 13	65.9°F	68.4°F	66.2°F
May 14	65.9°F	67.7°F	66.2°F
May 15	65.9°F	68.5°F	66.2°F
May 16	66.7°F	70.1°F	67.0°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 Nouakchott by month

In Nouakchott, the months July through October offer comfortable swimming conditions, which amounts to 145 swimming days.

The warmest water in Nouakchott was recorded on September 4, 2023, reaching a 87.6°F. While the coldest temperature occurred on February 12, 2018, dipping to 60.4°F. The average readings by season are 66.4°F in Winter, 66.5°F in Spring, 77.3°F in Summer, and 78.5°F in Autumn.