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Water temperature in Quarteira

Detailed information about the current water temperature in Quarteira. 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 Quarteira now

60.3

°F

May 18, 05:32

Trend:

increasing

Yesterday:

60.0°F

Tomorrow:

60.4°F

Sunrise:

06:22

Sunset:

20:36

Day Length:

14 h. 14 min.

Quarteira in May

Minimum:

58.0°F

Average:

61.2°F

Maximum:

62.8°F

Sea water temperature in Quarteira today

As of now, in Quarteira, the water temperature is 60.3°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 3.3°F lower than the average recorded on this particular day in recent years. Since yesterday, there was a slight 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 considerably 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 66.1°F on 2022, while the historical minimum was 61.1°F on 2024.

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 histoorical minimum and others when it was close to the historical maximum. Over the next week, the forecast shows a steady trend, with temperatures staying close to the average of 60.6°F. Both minimum and maximum temperatures expected to be close to the average, offering a week of stable water conditions.

Daily water temperature in Quarteira

Date Current Year

actual* / forecast**

 last year 10 years average
May 4 63.9°F 60.7°F 62.5°F
May 5 64.1°F 61.0°F 63.0°F
May 6 63.7°F 61.6°F 63.1°F
May 7 63.4°F 61.1°F 62.8°F
May 8 64.4°F 60.2°F 62.9°F
May 9 63.5°F 61.7°F 63.1°F
May 10 63.4°F 62.7°F 63.1°F
May 11 63.2°F 62.5°F 62.9°F
May 12 63.3°F 62.5°F 62.9°F
May 13 63.1°F 62.5°F 62.8°F
May 14 62.6°F 62.4°F 62.7°F
May 15 62.1°F 61.6°F 62.8°F
May 16 61.6°F 60.1°F 62.9°F
May 17 60.0°F 61.4°F 63.2°F
May 18 60.3°F 61.1°F 63.5°F
May 19 60.4°F 60.8°F 63.6°F
May 20 60.6°F 60.2°F 63.8°F
May 21 60.5°F 59.1°F 63.8°F
May 22 60.5°F 59.6°F 63.7°F
May 23 60.7°F 60.1°F 63.9°F
May 24 60.7°F 59.5°F 64.0°F
May 25 60.9°F 60.2°F 64.2°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 Quarteira by month

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In an average year, Quarteira offers no days when the water temperature is warm enough to swim comfortably.
The warmest water in Quarteira was recorded on September 7, 2019, reaching a 76.4°F. While the coldest temperature occurred on February 14, 2018, dipping to 56.6°F. The average readings by season are 60.6°F in Winter, 61.4°F in Spring, 67.8°F in Summer, and 67.1°F in Autumn.

Popular neighboring cities and resorts

City Water temperature* Distance**
Santa Luzia 61.1°F 24mi
Alvor 61.0°F 27mi
Lagos 61.5°F 32mi

* current water temperature in this city

** straight line distance from Quarteira