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 16.93°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.

62.5

°F

January 24, 20:14

Trend:

stable

Yesterday:

63.1°F

Tomorrow:

62.5°F

Sunrise:

07:38

Sunset:

18:54

Day Length:

11 h. 16 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 62.5°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 3.7°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 69.9°F on 2022, while the historical minimum was 63.0°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. The forecast for the upcoming week shows a gradual cooling trend. The average temperature is expected to be 62.0°F, the minimum temperature may reach 61.8°F, and the maximum might stay at 62.5°F.

Daily water temperature in Nouakchott

Date	Current Year actual* / forecast**	last year	10 years average
Jan 10	64.4°F	65.6°F	66.1°F
Jan 11	63.6°F	64.7°F	65.9°F
Jan 12	64.2°F	65.5°F	66.0°F
Jan 13	64.7°F	65.4°F	65.8°F
Jan 14	65.3°F	65.1°F	65.9°F
Jan 15	64.1°F	64.7°F	65.8°F
Jan 16	64.5°F	65.5°F	65.9°F
Jan 17	64.8°F	64.6°F	65.7°F
Jan 18	64.5°F	64.3°F	65.5°F
Jan 19	64.4°F	64.6°F	65.7°F
Jan 20	64.1°F	64.9°F	65.6°F
Jan 21	63.4°F	65.6°F	65.8°F
Jan 22	62.8°F	65.8°F	65.6°F
Jan 23	63.1°F	65.8°F	65.7°F
Jan 24	62.5°F	66.1°F	66.1°F
Jan 25	62.5°F	65.7°F	66.2°F
Jan 26	62.2°F	65.8°F	65.9°F
Jan 27	62.3°F	66.4°F	65.9°F
Jan 28	61.9°F	65.7°F	65.6°F
Jan 29	61.8°F	65.6°F	65.4°F
Jan 30	61.9°F	65.5°F	65.5°F
Jan 31	61.8°F	64.7°F	65.5°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.