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 17.53°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 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.

63.6

°F

January 11, 16:24

Trend:

stable

Yesterday:

64.4°F

Tomorrow:

63.6°F

Sunrise:

07:38

Sunset:

18:46

Day Length:

11 h. 8 min.

Nouakchott in January

Minimum:

63.7°F

Average:

66.7°F

Maximum:

69.0°F

Sea water temperature in Nouakchott today

As of now, in Nouakchott, 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 2.6°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 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 minimum temperature for this date. The maximum temperature recorded for this date was 69.6°F on 2016, while the historical minimum was 63.6°F on 2018.

latest data

last year

Over the last two weeks, the water temperature has stayed slightly lower than historical averages for those days. Over the next week, the forecast shows a steady trend, with temperatures staying close to the average of 63.4°F. Both minimum and maximum temperatures expected to be close to the average, offering a week of stable water conditions.

Daily water temperature in Nouakchott

Date	Current Year actual* / forecast**	last year	10 years average
Jan 1	65.3°F	67.4°F	66.7°F
Jan 2	65.5°F	67.1°F	66.8°F
Jan 3	64.8°F	66.2°F	66.5°F
Jan 4	66.1°F	65.9°F	66.5°F
Jan 5	65.5°F	65.2°F	66.2°F
Jan 6	66.5°F	65.3°F	66.2°F
Jan 7	66.8°F	65.7°F	66.2°F
Jan 8	66.2°F	65.2°F	66.2°F
Jan 9	65.5°F	65.6°F	66.1°F
Jan 10	64.4°F	65.6°F	66.1°F
Jan 11	63.6°F	64.7°F	66.1°F
Jan 12	63.6°F	65.5°F	66.2°F
Jan 13	63.4°F	65.4°F	65.9°F
Jan 14	63.4°F	65.1°F	66.0°F
Jan 15	63.4°F	64.7°F	66.0°F
Jan 16	63.5°F	65.5°F	66.1°F
Jan 17	63.2°F	64.6°F	65.8°F
Jan 18	63.0°F	64.3°F	65.6°F
Dec 28	64.9°F	67.0°F	66.2°F
Dec 29	65.1°F	67.2°F	66.3°F
Dec 30	64.9°F	68.5°F	66.4°F
Dec 31	65.1°F	68.1°F	66.5°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.