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 18.8°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 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.

65.8

°F

December 19, 08:10

Trend:

stable

Yesterday:

64.9°F

Tomorrow:

65.8°F

Sunrise:

05:40

Sunset:

18:30

Day Length:

12 h. 50 min.

Lima in December

Minimum:

65.2°F

Average:

68.1°F

Maximum:

70.4°F

Sea water temperature in Lima today

As of now, in Lima, the water temperature is 65.8°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 about the same as the average recorded on this particular day in recent years. Since yesterday, there was a noticeable increase in temperature. This indicates a warming trend over the past day. 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 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 68.0°F on 2015, while the historical minimum was 62.6°F on 2021.

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. Over the next week, the forecast shows a steady trend, with temperatures staying close to the average of 66.2°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
Dec 5	64.1°F	64.1°F	64.6°F
Dec 6	64.1°F	64.1°F	64.8°F
Dec 7	64.2°F	63.5°F	64.6°F
Dec 8	64.0°F	63.6°F	64.7°F
Dec 9	64.1°F	63.8°F	64.7°F
Dec 10	64.2°F	63.8°F	64.8°F
Dec 11	64.4°F	63.2°F	64.9°F
Dec 12	64.7°F	63.3°F	65.2°F
Dec 13	64.8°F	64.3°F	65.3°F
Dec 14	64.7°F	64.8°F	65.4°F
Dec 15	65.0°F	64.3°F	65.4°F
Dec 16	65.5°F	64.6°F	65.4°F
Dec 17	65.2°F	64.8°F	65.5°F
Dec 18	64.9°F	64.7°F	65.4°F
Dec 19	65.8°F	65.1°F	65.7°F
Dec 20	65.8°F	65.6°F	65.7°F
Dec 21	66.0°F	65.3°F	65.9°F
Dec 22	66.1°F	65.8°F	66.0°F
Dec 23	66.1°F	65.6°F	66.0°F
Dec 24	66.3°F	65.4°F	66.1°F
Dec 25	66.3°F	64.6°F	66.2°F
Dec 26	66.6°F	65.2°F	66.5°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.