What is the current water temperature in Ponta Delgada?

Q: What is the current water temperature in Ponta Delgada?

As of now, in Ponta Delgada, the water temperature is 18.09°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 Ponta Delgada

Detailed information about the current water temperature in Ponta Delgada. 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.

64.6

°F

December 9, 02:41

Trend:

decreasing

Yesterday:

64.7°F

Tomorrow:

64.4°F

Sunrise:

07:46

Sunset:

17:24

Day Length:

9 h. 38 min.

Ponta Delgada in December

Minimum:

60.5°F

Average:

62.7°F

Maximum:

64.7°F

Sea water temperature in Ponta Delgada today

As of now, in Ponta Delgada, the water temperature is 64.6°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 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 fall a bit.

Recent sea temperature and forecast

Today's water temperature is considerably 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 67.7°F on 2019, while the historical minimum was 63.2°F on 2020.

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 64.3°F. Both minimum and maximum temperatures expected to be close to the average, offering a week of stable water conditions.

Daily water temperature in Ponta Delgada

Date	Current Year actual* / forecast**	last year	10 years average
Nov 25	66.1°F	67.2°F	66.6°F
Nov 26	66.0°F	67.3°F	66.5°F
Nov 27	66.3°F	67.7°F	66.5°F
Nov 28	66.0°F	67.4°F	66.4°F
Nov 29	65.8°F	67.2°F	66.3°F
Nov 30	65.5°F	66.7°F	66.1°F
Dec 1	65.9°F	66.8°F	66.1°F
Dec 2	65.3°F	66.7°F	66.1°F
Dec 3	65.8°F	66.9°F	66.0°F
Dec 4	65.5°F	66.9°F	65.8°F
Dec 5	65.8°F	66.7°F	65.8°F
Dec 6	65.1°F	66.6°F	65.7°F
Dec 7	64.5°F	66.5°F	65.5°F
Dec 8	64.7°F	66.6°F	65.5°F
Dec 9	64.6°F	66.5°F	65.4°F
Dec 10	64.4°F	66.4°F	65.2°F
Dec 11	64.4°F	66.4°F	65.2°F
Dec 12	64.4°F	66.3°F	65.2°F
Dec 13	64.4°F	66.1°F	65.2°F
Dec 14	64.2°F	66.0°F	65.0°F
Dec 15	64.1°F	65.9°F	64.9°F
Dec 16	64.0°F	65.9°F	64.8°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 Ponta Delgada by month

In Ponta Delgada, the months August through September offer comfortable swimming conditions, which amounts to 53 swimming days.

The warmest water in Ponta Delgada was recorded on August 21, 2024, reaching a 78.4°F. While the coldest temperature occurred on February 17, 2015, dipping to 59.1°F. The average readings by season are 63.1°F in Winter, 62.4°F in Spring, 70.9°F in Summer, and 70.9°F in Autumn.