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 17.37°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.

63.3

°F

May 9, 07:56

Trend:

increasing

Yesterday:

62.9°F

Tomorrow:

63.4°F

Sunrise:

06:54

Sunset:

21:00

Day Length:

14 h. 6 min.

Altea in May

Minimum:

58.7°F

Average:

60.1°F

Maximum:

62.1°F

Sea water temperature in Altea today

As of now, in Altea, the water temperature is 63.3°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 1.9°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 rise a bit.

Recent sea temperature and forecast

The water temperature today is above average for the last two weeks, showing a small increase in temperature. It is also close to the historical minimum temperature for this date. The maximum temperature recorded for this date was 68.6°F on 2023, while the historical minimum was 63.1°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 minimum recorded over the past years. The forecast for the upcoming week suggests a gradual increase. The average temperature is expected to rise up to 63.9°F, with minimum temperature starting at 63.4°F, while the maximum might reach 64.3°F.

Daily water temperature in Altea

Date	Current Year actual* / forecast**	last year	10 years average
Apr 25	62.5°F	64.4°F	61.9°F
Apr 26	62.3°F	65.0°F	62.0°F
Apr 27	62.8°F	65.0°F	62.3°F
Apr 28	62.5°F	64.1°F	62.3°F
Apr 29	62.3°F	64.0°F	62.3°F
Apr 30	62.8°F	65.1°F	62.7°F
May 1	63.1°F	64.9°F	62.8°F
May 2	62.4°F	66.5°F	63.1°F
May 3	62.0°F	66.5°F	63.2°F
May 4	61.4°F	67.5°F	63.5°F
May 5	62.1°F	67.6°F	63.8°F
May 6	62.4°F	68.4°F	64.0°F
May 7	63.0°F	67.7°F	64.3°F
May 8	62.9°F	68.2°F	64.8°F
May 9	63.3°F	68.6°F	65.1°F
May 10	63.4°F	68.1°F	65.3°F
May 11	63.7°F	68.7°F	65.6°F
May 12	63.9°F	68.3°F	65.7°F
May 13	63.9°F	68.1°F	65.8°F
May 14	63.9°F	68.2°F	65.8°F
May 15	64.1°F	68.1°F	65.9°F
May 16	64.3°F	68.4°F	66.1°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 October offer comfortable swimming conditions, which amounts to 122 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 59.6°F in Winter, 61.7°F in Spring, 77.4°F in Summer, and 72.9°F in Autumn.

Popular neighboring cities and resorts

City	Water temperature*	Distance**
Benidorm	63.4°F	6mi
Villajoyosa	63.5°F	12mi
Miramar	63.8°F	25mi
Alicante	63.8°F	29mi
Guardamar del Segura	63.7°F	48mi
Torrevieja	63.7°F	55mi
Valencia	64.5°F	63mi
San Pedro del Pinatar	65.1°F	66mi

* current water temperature in this city

** straight line distance from Altea