What is the current water temperature in Altea?

Q: What is the current water temperature in Altea?

As of now, in Altea, the water temperature is 16.43°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 Altea

Detailed information about the current water temperature in Altea. 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.

61.6

°F

December 21, 13:23

Trend:

stable

Yesterday:

61.9°F

Tomorrow:

61.6°F

Sunrise:

08:15

Sunset:

17:43

Day Length:

9 h. 28 min.

Altea in December

Minimum:

57.5°F

Average:

59.4°F

Maximum:

61.3°F

Sea water temperature in Altea today

As of now, in Altea, the water temperature is 61.6°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 0.2°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 63.0°F on 2015, while the historical minimum was 59.9°F on 2019.

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 maximum recorded over the past years. Over the next week, the forecast shows a steady trend, with temperatures staying close to the average of 61.4°F. Both minimum and maximum temperatures expected to be close to the average, offering a week of stable water conditions.

Daily water temperature in Altea

Date	Current Year actual* / forecast**	last year	10 years average
Dec 7	65.1°F	59.2°F	62.9°F
Dec 8	65.2°F	59.4°F	63.0°F
Dec 9	64.5°F	59.3°F	62.7°F
Dec 10	64.1°F	59.2°F	62.6°F
Dec 11	63.8°F	59.5°F	62.5°F
Dec 12	63.3°F	59.6°F	62.3°F
Dec 13	62.7°F	59.6°F	62.1°F
Dec 14	62.7°F	59.3°F	62.1°F
Dec 15	62.5°F	59.3°F	61.9°F
Dec 16	62.4°F	59.4°F	61.8°F
Dec 17	62.4°F	60.0°F	61.8°F
Dec 18	62.4°F	59.8°F	61.7°F
Dec 19	62.1°F	59.8°F	61.5°F
Dec 20	61.9°F	59.9°F	61.6°F
Dec 21	61.6°F	60.1°F	61.4°F
Dec 22	61.6°F	60.2°F	61.4°F
Dec 23	61.6°F	60.1°F	61.4°F
Dec 24	61.4°F	59.8°F	61.2°F
Dec 25	61.3°F	59.5°F	61.1°F
Dec 26	61.3°F	59.3°F	61.1°F
Dec 27	61.1°F	59.4°F	60.9°F
Dec 28	61.2°F	59.6°F	61.0°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 Altea by month

In Altea, the months July through September offer comfortable swimming conditions, which amounts to 121 swimming days.

The warmest water in Altea was recorded on August 25, 2023, reaching a 84.2°F. While the coldest temperature occurred on February 12, 2015, dipping to 55.8°F. The average readings by season are 59.7°F in Winter, 61.8°F in Spring, 77.4°F in Summer, and 72.9°F in Autumn.

Popular neighboring cities and resorts

City	Water temperature*	Distance**
Benidorm	61.5°F	6mi
Villajoyosa	61.3°F	12mi
Miramar	61.8°F	25mi
Alicante	61.4°F	29mi
Guardamar del Segura	61.3°F	48mi
Torrevieja	61.8°F	55mi
Valencia	61.2°F	63mi
San Pedro del Pinatar	61.6°F	66mi

* current water temperature in this city

** straight line distance from Altea