What is the current water temperature in Lagos Island?

As of now, in Lagos Island, the water temperature is 26.49°C. It's safe to say that the water is comfortably warm for various water-related activities.

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Water temperature in Lagos Island

Detailed information about the current water temperature in Lagos Island. 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.

79.7

°F

July 17, 07:09

Trend:

stable

Yesterday:

79.8°F

Tomorrow:

79.8°F

Sunrise:

06:39

Sunset:

19:06

Day Length:

12 h. 27 min.

Lagos Island in July

Minimum:

79.6°F

Average:

81.7°F

Maximum:

84.4°F

Sea water temperature in Lagos Island today

As of now, in Lagos Island, the water temperature is 79.7°F. It's safe to say that the water is comfortably warm for various water-related activities. Today's reading is 0.2°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 slightly lower than the average registered over the last two weeks, indicating a slight cooling trend. It also aligns closely with the historical average temperature for this date, indicating a typical climate pattern. The maximum temperature recorded for this date was 80.9°F on 2023, while the historical minimum was 78.7°F on 2016.

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 histoorical minimum and others when it was close to the historical maximum. Over the next week, the forecast shows a steady trend, with temperatures staying close to the average of 79.6°F. Both minimum and maximum temperatures expected to be close to the average, offering a week of stable water conditions.

Daily water temperature in Lagos Island

Date	Current Year actual* / forecast**	last year	10 years average
Jul 3	82.0°F	83.1°F	81.2°F
Jul 4	81.6°F	82.7°F	81.0°F
Jul 5	81.3°F	82.3°F	80.7°F
Jul 6	81.0°F	82.1°F	80.7°F
Jul 7	80.6°F	81.4°F	80.7°F
Jul 8	80.3°F	81.0°F	80.4°F
Jul 9	80.2°F	81.0°F	80.3°F
Jul 10	80.1°F	80.7°F	80.2°F
Jul 11	79.7°F	80.6°F	80.2°F
Jul 12	78.9°F	80.5°F	80.2°F
Jul 13	78.9°F	79.8°F	80.0°F
Jul 14	79.2°F	79.6°F	80.1°F
Jul 15	79.6°F	79.5°F	79.8°F
Jul 16	79.8°F	79.3°F	79.6°F
Jul 17	79.7°F	79.1°F	79.5°F
Jul 18	79.8°F	78.9°F	79.6°F
Jul 19	79.6°F	78.8°F	79.4°F
Jul 20	79.6°F	78.6°F	79.4°F
Jul 21	79.6°F	78.7°F	79.4°F
Jul 22	79.6°F	79.2°F	79.4°F
Jul 23	79.8°F	79.6°F	79.6°F
Jul 24	79.5°F	79.4°F	79.4°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 Lagos Island by month

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

The warmest water in Lagos Island was recorded on April 28, 2024, reaching a 87.4°F. While the coldest temperature occurred on August 17, 2015, dipping to 76.6°F. The average readings by season are 82.9°F in Winter, 84.6°F in Spring, 80.5°F in Summer, and 82.1°F in Autumn.

Popular neighboring cities and resorts

City	Water temperature*	Distance**
Lagos	79.5°F	2mi
Ebute Ikorodu	79.5°F	10mi
Lekki	81.0°F	47mi

* current water temperature in this city

** straight line distance from Lagos Island