What is the current water temperature in Bethlehem?

Q: What is the current water temperature in Bethlehem?

As of now, in Bethlehem, the water temperature is 13.92°C. Swimming in water of this temperature is considered as extremely cold, and there's a substantial risk of hypothermia if exposed for more than a brief duration.

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Water temperature in Bethlehem

Detailed information about the current water temperature in Bethlehem. 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.

57.1

°F

August 30, 07:12

Trend:

decreasing

Yesterday:

57.1°F

Tomorrow:

57.0°F

Sunrise:

06:41

Sunset:

17:52

Day Length:

11 h. 11 min.

Bethlehem in September

Minimum:

65.1°F

Average:

68.4°F

Maximum:

71.4°F

Sea water temperature in Bethlehem today

As of now, in Bethlehem, the water temperature is 57.1°F. Swimming in water of this temperature is considered as extremely cold, and there's a substantial risk of hypothermia if exposed for more than a brief duration. Today's reading is about the same as 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

The water temperature today is above average for the last two weeks, showing a small increase in temperature. 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 58.1°F on 2017, while the historical minimum was 55.4°F on 2023.

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 minimum recorded over the past years. Over the next week, the forecast shows a steady trend, with temperatures staying close to the average of 57.1°F. Both minimum and maximum temperatures expected to be close to the average, offering a week of stable water conditions.

Daily water temperature in Bethlehem

Date	Current Year actual* / forecast**	last year	10 years average
Aug 16	55.5°F	55.9°F	56.6°F
Aug 17	56.0°F	56.0°F	56.6°F
Aug 18	56.1°F	55.7°F	56.6°F
Aug 19	56.4°F	56.9°F	56.7°F
Aug 20	56.5°F	56.7°F	56.8°F
Aug 21	56.1°F	56.7°F	56.9°F
Aug 22	56.3°F	56.7°F	56.9°F
Aug 23	56.3°F	56.5°F	56.9°F
Aug 24	56.5°F	56.6°F	56.9°F
Aug 25	56.5°F	56.9°F	57.0°F
Aug 26	57.0°F	56.2°F	57.0°F
Aug 27	56.9°F	57.2°F	57.1°F
Aug 28	56.9°F	57.6°F	57.1°F
Aug 29	57.1°F	57.6°F	57.2°F
Aug 30	57.1°F	57.7°F	57.2°F
Aug 31	57.0°F	57.6°F	57.2°F
Sep 1	57.0°F	58.0°F	57.1°F
Sep 2	57.1°F	58.2°F	57.2°F
Sep 3	57.2°F	58.8°F	57.4°F
Sep 4	57.3°F	58.7°F	57.4°F
Sep 5	57.3°F	58.6°F	57.4°F
Sep 6	57.2°F	58.2°F	57.3°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 Bethlehem by month

In an average year, Bethlehem offers no days when the water temperature is warm enough to swim comfortably.

The warmest water in Bethlehem was recorded on January 29, 2018, reaching a 74.3°F. While the coldest temperature occurred on August 23, 2023, dipping to 54.7°F. The average readings by season are 69.0°F in Winter, 66.7°F in Spring, 58.1°F in Summer, and 60.0°F in Autumn.