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 13.16°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.

55.7

°F

July 17, 07:05

Trend:

decreasing

Yesterday:

55.8°F

Tomorrow:

55.5°F

Sunrise:

07:27

Sunset:

17:16

Day Length:

9 h. 49 min.

Bethlehem in July

Minimum:

64.9°F

Average:

68.2°F

Maximum:

71.1°F

Sea water temperature in Bethlehem today

As of now, in Bethlehem, the water temperature is 55.7°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 2.0°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 is also close to the historical minimum temperature for this date. The maximum temperature recorded for this date was 58.4°F on 2016, while the historical minimum was 56.3°F on 2024.

latest data

last year

Observations from the last two weeks indicate that the water temperature was in proximity to the lowest values recorded on those days in the past. Over the next week, the forecast shows a steady trend, with temperatures staying close to the average of 55.5°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
Jul 3	56.3°F	58.7°F	58.5°F
Jul 4	56.4°F	59.4°F	58.5°F
Jul 5	56.8°F	59.2°F	58.5°F
Jul 6	57.1°F	59.5°F	58.5°F
Jul 7	57.0°F	59.0°F	58.4°F
Jul 8	57.0°F	58.6°F	58.2°F
Jul 9	57.2°F	58.5°F	58.0°F
Jul 10	57.3°F	58.5°F	57.9°F
Jul 11	56.5°F	58.5°F	57.7°F
Jul 12	56.2°F	58.4°F	57.6°F
Jul 13	56.0°F	57.9°F	57.5°F
Jul 14	56.2°F	57.9°F	57.6°F
Jul 15	56.0°F	57.6°F	57.6°F
Jul 16	55.8°F	58.1°F	57.8°F
Jul 17	55.7°F	58.0°F	57.7°F
Jul 18	55.5°F	57.9°F	57.5°F
Jul 19	55.5°F	57.8°F	57.5°F
Jul 20	55.4°F	57.8°F	57.4°F
Jul 21	55.4°F	57.3°F	57.4°F
Jul 22	55.5°F	57.6°F	57.5°F
Jul 23	55.5°F	57.3°F	57.4°F
Jul 24	55.5°F	57.6°F	57.5°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 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 69.2°F in Winter, 66.6°F in Spring, 58.2°F in Summer, and 60.2°F in Autumn.