What is the current water temperature in Negombo?

As of now, in Negombo, the water temperature is 27.08°C. It's safe to say that the water is comfortably warm for various water-related activities.

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Water temperature in Negombo

Detailed information about the current water temperature in Negombo. 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.

80.7

°F

January 20, 17:54

Trend:

increasing

Yesterday:

80.4°F

Tomorrow:

80.9°F

Sunrise:

06:29

Sunset:

18:15

Day Length:

11 h. 46 min.

Negombo in January

Minimum:

81.6°F

Average:

82.8°F

Maximum:

84.4°F

Sea water temperature in Negombo today

As of now, in Negombo, the water temperature is 80.7°F. It's safe to say that the water is comfortably warm for various water-related activities. Today's reading is 1.4°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 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 83.3°F on 2022, while the historical minimum was 80.9°F on 2019.

latest data

last year

Observations from the last two weeks indicate that the water temperature was in proximity to the lowest values recorded on those days in the past. Over the next week, the forecast shows a steady trend, with temperatures staying close to the average of 80.9°F. Both minimum and maximum temperatures expected to be close to the average, offering a week of stable water conditions.

Daily water temperature in Negombo

Date	Current Year actual* / forecast**	last year	10 years average
Jan 6	81.7°F	82.6°F	82.7°F
Jan 7	81.8°F	82.1°F	82.7°F
Jan 8	81.7°F	82.3°F	82.5°F
Jan 9	81.5°F	82.3°F	82.4°F
Jan 10	81.5°F	82.0°F	82.4°F
Jan 11	81.5°F	82.1°F	82.4°F
Jan 12	81.4°F	82.2°F	82.3°F
Jan 13	81.5°F	82.0°F	82.2°F
Jan 14	81.4°F	81.8°F	82.2°F
Jan 15	81.4°F	81.8°F	82.1°F
Jan 16	81.4°F	81.8°F	82.2°F
Jan 17	81.3°F	81.4°F	82.0°F
Jan 18	81.0°F	81.6°F	82.1°F
Jan 19	80.4°F	81.6°F	82.1°F
Jan 20	80.7°F	81.7°F	82.1°F
Jan 21	80.9°F	81.9°F	82.3°F
Jan 22	81.0°F	82.0°F	82.4°F
Jan 23	80.9°F	81.8°F	82.2°F
Jan 24	80.8°F	81.6°F	82.2°F
Jan 25	80.8°F	81.6°F	82.1°F
Jan 26	80.8°F	81.6°F	82.2°F
Jan 27	80.9°F	81.7°F	82.3°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 Negombo by month

In Negombo, the water temperature is comfortable for swimming all year round.

The warmest water in Negombo was recorded on May 5, 2024, reaching a 89.2°F. While the coldest temperature occurred on August 27, 2018, dipping to 78.9°F. The average readings by season are 82.9°F in Winter, 85.9°F in Spring, 82.9°F in Summer, and 83.4°F in Autumn.