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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.
Sea temperature in Ponta Delgada now

64.8

°F

December 22, 04:46

Trend:

decreasing

Yesterday:

64.8°F

Tomorrow:

64.7°F

Sunrise:

07:55

Sunset:

17:28

Day Length:

9 h. 33 min.

Ponta Delgada in December

Minimum:

60.5°F

Average:

62.6°F

Maximum:

64.7°F

Sea water temperature in Ponta Delgada today

As of now, in Ponta Delgada, the water temperature is 64.8°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 0.8°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 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 66.3°F on 2017, while the historical minimum was 61.6°F on 2014.

Over the last two weeks, the water temperature has stayed slightly above than historical averages for those days. The forecast for the upcoming week shows a gradual cooling trend. The average temperature is expected to be 64.3°F, the minimum temperature may reach 64.2°F, and the maximum might stay at 64.7°F.

Daily water temperature in Ponta Delgada

Date Current Year

actual* / forecast**

last year 10 years average
Dec 8 66.6°F 66.0°F 65.1°F
Dec 9 66.5°F 65.8°F 65.0°F
Dec 10 66.4°F 65.6°F 64.9°F
Dec 11 66.4°F 65.1°F 64.9°F
Dec 12 66.3°F 65.6°F 64.9°F
Dec 13 66.1°F 65.7°F 64.9°F
Dec 14 66.0°F 65.9°F 64.7°F
Dec 15 65.9°F 65.9°F 64.7°F
Dec 16 65.9°F 65.6°F 64.5°F
Dec 17 65.7°F 65.3°F 64.4°F
Dec 18 65.3°F 66.0°F 64.4°F
Dec 19 65.2°F 65.7°F 64.3°F
Dec 20 64.8°F 65.4°F 64.0°F
Dec 21 64.8°F 65.8°F 64.0°F
Dec 22 64.8°F 65.8°F 64.0°F
Dec 23 64.7°F 65.5°F 63.9°F
Dec 24 64.5°F 65.3°F 63.7°F
Dec 25 64.3°F 65.3°F 63.5°F
Dec 26 64.3°F 65.9°F 63.5°F
Dec 27 64.3°F 65.3°F 63.5°F
Dec 28 64.3°F 65.2°F 63.5°F
Dec 29 64.2°F 65.0°F 63.4°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 50 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 62.8°F in Winter, 62.4°F in Spring, 70.8°F in Summer, and 70.8°F in Autumn.