What is the current water temperature in Port Harcourt?

Q: What is the current water temperature in Port Harcourt?

As of now, in Port Harcourt, the water temperature is 28.59°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 Port Harcourt

Detailed information about the current water temperature in Port Harcourt. 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.

83.5

°F

January 9, 06:36

Trend:

increasing

Yesterday:

83.4°F

Tomorrow:

83.5°F

Sunrise:

06:43

Sunset:

18:35

Day Length:

11 h. 52 min.

Port Harcourt in January

Minimum:

80.6°F

Average:

82.2°F

Maximum:

84.6°F

Sea water temperature in Port Harcourt today

As of now, in Port Harcourt, the water temperature is 83.5°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 1.4°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 slightly varies from the average of the past two weeks. It is also close to the historical maximum temperature for this date. The maximum temperature recorded for this date was 84.5°F on 2024, while the historical minimum was 80.4°F on 2018.

latest data

last year

Over the last two weeks, the water temperature has stayed slightly above than historical averages for those days. Over the next week, the forecast shows a steady trend, with temperatures staying close to the average of 83.6°F. Both minimum and maximum temperatures expected to be close to the average, offering a week of stable water conditions.

Daily water temperature in Port Harcourt

Date	Current Year actual* / forecast**	last year	10 years average
Jan 1	83.2°F	83.6°F	82.2°F
Jan 2	83.2°F	84.1°F	82.3°F
Jan 3	83.4°F	85.0°F	82.4°F
Jan 4	84.0°F	84.7°F	82.3°F
Jan 5	83.3°F	84.5°F	82.1°F
Jan 6	83.7°F	84.2°F	82.3°F
Jan 7	83.3°F	83.9°F	82.1°F
Jan 8	83.4°F	84.1°F	82.1°F
Jan 9	83.5°F	84.0°F	82.1°F
Jan 10	83.5°F	84.0°F	82.2°F
Jan 11	83.5°F	83.6°F	82.2°F
Jan 12	83.6°F	83.3°F	82.3°F
Jan 13	83.7°F	82.9°F	82.3°F
Jan 14	83.7°F	82.8°F	82.3°F
Jan 15	83.8°F	82.4°F	82.4°F
Jan 16	83.7°F	82.3°F	82.3°F
Dec 26	83.3°F	83.1°F	82.7°F
Dec 27	83.4°F	82.8°F	82.7°F
Dec 28	83.4°F	83.0°F	82.7°F
Dec 29	83.2°F	83.7°F	82.5°F
Dec 30	83.4°F	83.8°F	82.2°F
Dec 31	83.3°F	83.9°F	82.1°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 Port Harcourt by month

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

The warmest water in Port Harcourt was recorded on April 10, 2024, reaching a 86.8°F. While the coldest temperature occurred on August 3, 2016, dipping to 77.4°F. The average readings by season are 82.7°F in Winter, 84.1°F in Spring, 80.4°F in Summer, and 80.9°F in Autumn.