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 18.07°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 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.

64.5

°F

May 10, 04:35

Trend:

increasing

Yesterday:

64.5°F

Tomorrow:

64.7°F

Sunrise:

07:04

Sunset:

17:20

Day Length:

10 h. 16 min.

Bethlehem in May

Minimum:

65.3°F

Average:

68.3°F

Maximum:

71.6°F

Sea water temperature in Bethlehem today

As of now, in Bethlehem, the water temperature is 64.5°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 0.4°F higher 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 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 66.1°F on 2016, while the historical minimum was 62.2°F on 2024.

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 maximum recorded over the past years. Over the next week, the forecast shows a steady trend, with temperatures staying close to the average of 64.3°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
Apr 26	66.5°F	64.7°F	65.6°F
Apr 27	66.4°F	64.4°F	65.5°F
Apr 28	66.4°F	64.2°F	65.3°F
Apr 29	66.1°F	64.1°F	65.3°F
Apr 30	65.9°F	64.1°F	65.2°F
May 1	66.3°F	63.5°F	65.1°F
May 2	66.1°F	63.7°F	65.0°F
May 3	65.7°F	63.4°F	64.9°F
May 4	65.5°F	63.4°F	64.8°F
May 5	65.4°F	63.1°F	64.5°F
May 6	64.8°F	63.1°F	64.4°F
May 7	64.4°F	63.1°F	64.3°F
May 8	64.6°F	62.9°F	64.3°F
May 9	64.5°F	62.3°F	64.1°F
May 10	64.5°F	62.2°F	64.1°F
May 11	64.7°F	62.4°F	64.3°F
May 12	64.6°F	62.3°F	64.2°F
May 13	64.7°F	62.4°F	64.3°F
May 14	64.6°F	62.3°F	64.2°F
May 15	64.2°F	61.2°F	63.8°F
May 16	64.0°F	61.0°F	63.6°F
May 17	63.8°F	60.2°F	63.4°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, 58.2°F in Summer, and 60.0°F in Autumn.