What is the current water temperature in Negombo?

As of now, in Negombo, the water temperature is 27.81°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.

82.1

°F

February 10, 21:11

Trend:

stable

Yesterday:

81.5°F

Tomorrow:

82.0°F

Sunrise:

06:29

Sunset:

18:21

Day Length:

11 h. 52 min.

Negombo in February

Minimum:

81.4°F

Average:

82.7°F

Maximum:

83.6°F

Sea water temperature in Negombo today

As of now, in Negombo, the water temperature is 82.1°F. It's safe to say that the water is comfortably warm for various water-related activities. Today's reading is 0.8°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

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 84.0°F on 2024, while the historical minimum was 81.9°F on 2021.

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 82.0°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 27	81.7°F	81.7°F	82.2°F
Jan 28	81.3°F	81.8°F	82.4°F
Jan 29	80.9°F	81.9°F	82.3°F
Jan 30	80.7°F	81.9°F	82.3°F
Jan 31	81.1°F	82.1°F	82.4°F
Feb 1	81.3°F	82.1°F	82.4°F
Feb 2	81.3°F	82.2°F	82.4°F
Feb 3	81.4°F	82.7°F	82.5°F
Feb 4	81.5°F	82.9°F	82.5°F
Feb 5	81.4°F	83.2°F	82.6°F
Feb 6	81.6°F	83.4°F	82.7°F
Feb 7	81.5°F	83.3°F	82.7°F
Feb 8	82.0°F	82.9°F	82.7°F
Feb 9	81.5°F	83.0°F	82.7°F
Feb 10	82.1°F	82.8°F	82.9°F
Feb 11	82.0°F	82.6°F	82.8°F
Feb 12	82.0°F	82.6°F	82.8°F
Feb 13	82.0°F	82.9°F	82.8°F
Feb 14	82.0°F	83.5°F	82.8°F
Feb 15	82.1°F	83.7°F	82.9°F
Feb 16	82.0°F	83.5°F	82.8°F
Feb 17	82.1°F	83.8°F	82.9°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.