What is the current water temperature in Lima?

Q: What is the current water temperature in Lima?

As of now, in Lima, the water temperature is 15.81°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 Lima

Detailed information about the current water temperature in Lima. 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.

60.5

°F

August 29, 14:08

Trend:

decreasing

Yesterday:

60.5°F

Tomorrow:

60.4°F

Sunrise:

06:14

Sunset:

18:04

Day Length:

11 h. 50 min.

Lima in September

Minimum:

64.4°F

Average:

67.9°F

Maximum:

70.0°F

Sea water temperature in Lima today

As of now, in Lima, the water temperature is 60.5°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 0.8°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 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 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 64.6°F on 2023, while the historical minimum was 59.2°F on 2022.

latest data

last year

Over the last two weeks, the water temperature has stayed slightly lower than historical averages for those days. Over the next week, the forecast shows a steady trend, with temperatures staying close to the average of 60.7°F. Both minimum and maximum temperatures expected to be close to the average, offering a week of stable water conditions.

Daily water temperature in Lima

Date	Current Year actual* / forecast**	last year	10 years average
Aug 15	62.2°F	60.9°F	62.5°F
Aug 16	62.5°F	61.9°F	62.6°F
Aug 17	61.9°F	62.1°F	62.5°F
Aug 18	61.8°F	61.6°F	62.2°F
Aug 19	61.5°F	61.4°F	62.0°F
Aug 20	61.3°F	61.2°F	61.8°F
Aug 21	61.2°F	61.1°F	61.7°F
Aug 22	61.0°F	60.9°F	61.7°F
Aug 23	60.9°F	60.8°F	61.5°F
Aug 24	60.7°F	60.6°F	61.4°F
Aug 25	60.7°F	60.9°F	61.6°F
Aug 26	60.6°F	60.7°F	61.4°F
Aug 27	60.6°F	60.7°F	61.3°F
Aug 28	60.5°F	60.7°F	61.3°F
Aug 29	60.5°F	60.6°F	61.3°F
Aug 30	60.4°F	60.7°F	61.3°F
Aug 31	60.6°F	60.7°F	61.4°F
Sep 1	60.7°F	60.8°F	61.5°F
Sep 2	60.7°F	60.8°F	61.6°F
Sep 3	60.6°F	60.7°F	61.4°F
Sep 4	60.8°F	61.0°F	61.6°F
Sep 5	61.0°F	61.2°F	61.8°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 Lima by month

In an average year, Lima offers no days when the water temperature is warm enough to swim comfortably.

The warmest water in Lima was recorded on April 7, 2023, reaching a 75.3°F. While the coldest temperature occurred on October 26, 2021, dipping to 58.7°F. The average readings by season are 68.0°F in Winter, 67.6°F in Spring, 63.0°F in Summer, and 61.7°F in Autumn.