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 16.51°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.

61.7

°F

January 9, 07:22

Trend:

stable

Yesterday:

61.7°F

Tomorrow:

61.9°F

Sunrise:

07:58

Sunset:

17:42

Day Length:

9 h. 44 min.

Ponta Delgada in January

Minimum:

61.1°F

Average:

63.5°F

Maximum:

65.8°F

Sea water temperature in Ponta Delgada today

As of now, in Ponta Delgada, the water temperature is 61.7°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 1.2°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 rise a bit.

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 is also close to the historical minimum temperature for this date. The maximum temperature recorded for this date was 64.6°F on 2018, while the historical minimum was 60.8°F on 2021.

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 61.7°F. Both minimum and maximum temperatures expected to be close to the average, offering a week of stable water conditions.

Daily water temperature in Ponta Delgada

Date	Current Year actual* / forecast**	last year	10 years average
Jan 1	62.6°F	65.4°F	63.5°F
Jan 2	62.2°F	64.0°F	63.2°F
Jan 3	62.1°F	64.5°F	63.2°F
Jan 4	62.2°F	64.6°F	63.3°F
Jan 5	62.0°F	64.5°F	63.1°F
Jan 6	61.8°F	64.4°F	63.1°F
Jan 7	61.6°F	64.3°F	63.1°F
Jan 8	61.7°F	63.8°F	63.0°F
Jan 9	61.7°F	63.6°F	62.9°F
Jan 10	61.9°F	63.9°F	63.1°F
Jan 11	61.8°F	63.9°F	63.0°F
Jan 12	61.7°F	63.6°F	62.9°F
Jan 13	61.8°F	64.7°F	63.0°F
Jan 14	61.7°F	64.7°F	62.9°F
Jan 15	61.7°F	64.5°F	62.9°F
Jan 16	61.6°F	63.6°F	62.8°F
Dec 26	62.2°F	64.6°F	64.0°F
Dec 27	62.7°F	64.2°F	63.9°F
Dec 28	62.7°F	64.5°F	64.0°F
Dec 29	62.5°F	64.8°F	63.9°F
Dec 30	61.4°F	64.7°F	63.6°F
Dec 31	62.2°F	64.2°F	63.8°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 54 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 January 27, 2016, dipping to 59.5°F. The average readings by season are 63.2°F in Winter, 62.5°F in Spring, 70.8°F in Summer, and 71.2°F in Autumn.