What is the current water temperature in Calabar?

Q: What is the current water temperature in Calabar?

As of now, in Calabar, the water temperature is 29.66°C. Swimming in water of this temperature is considered highly warm and would be enjoyable for everyone. At this temperature, you can comfortably engage in water-based activities for extended periods without experiencing discomfort.

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Water temperature in Calabar

Detailed information about the current water temperature in Calabar. 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.

85.4

°F

May 18, 17:43

Trend:

stable

Yesterday:

85.3°F

Tomorrow:

85.3°F

Sunrise:

06:13

Sunset:

18:34

Day Length:

12 h. 21 min.

Calabar in May

Minimum:

80.5°F

Average:

82.3°F

Maximum:

84.7°F

Sea water temperature in Calabar today

As of now, in Calabar, the water temperature is 85.4°F. Swimming in water of this temperature is considered highly warm and would be enjoyable for everyone. At this temperature, you can comfortably engage in water-based activities for extended periods without experiencing discomfort. 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 notably higher than the average recorded over the past two weeks, indicating a significant warming trend. It is also close to the historical maximum temperature for this date. The maximum temperature recorded for this date was 85.6°F on 2020, while the historical minimum was 84.6°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. The forecast for the upcoming week shows a gradual cooling trend. The average temperature is expected to be 84.6°F, the minimum temperature may reach 84.1°F, and the maximum might stay at 85.3°F.

Daily water temperature in Calabar

Date	Current Year actual* / forecast**	last year	10 years average
May 4	84.2°F	85.0°F	84.6°F
May 5	84.1°F	85.9°F	84.6°F
May 6	84.1°F	85.8°F	84.6°F
May 7	83.9°F	85.7°F	84.6°F
May 8	84.0°F	85.7°F	84.6°F
May 9	84.0°F	85.6°F	84.9°F
May 10	84.0°F	85.5°F	84.8°F
May 11	83.8°F	85.2°F	84.6°F
May 12	83.8°F	85.2°F	84.6°F
May 13	84.8°F	85.3°F	84.7°F
May 14	84.8°F	85.4°F	84.8°F
May 15	85.0°F	84.9°F	84.9°F
May 16	85.1°F	84.9°F	85.0°F
May 17	85.3°F	85.0°F	85.1°F
May 18	85.4°F	85.0°F	85.0°F
May 19	85.3°F	84.7°F	84.9°F
May 20	85.0°F	84.4°F	84.6°F
May 21	84.8°F	84.2°F	84.4°F
May 22	84.6°F	84.0°F	84.2°F
May 23	84.5°F	83.8°F	84.1°F
May 24	84.2°F	83.5°F	83.8°F
May 25	84.1°F	83.2°F	83.8°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 Calabar by month

In Calabar, the water temperature is comfortable for swimming all year round.

The warmest water in Calabar was recorded on April 25, 2020, reaching a 86.4°F. While the coldest temperature occurred on August 18, 2015, dipping to 77.7°F. The average readings by season are 83.2°F in Winter, 84.2°F in Spring, 80.5°F in Summer, and 81.0°F in Autumn.