What is the current water temperature in Sfax?

Q: What is the current water temperature in Sfax?

As of now, in Sfax, the water temperature is 14.79°C. 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.

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Water temperature in Sfax

Detailed information about the current water temperature in Sfax. 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.

58.6

°F

February 12, 02:03

Trend:

increasing

Yesterday:

58.6°F

Tomorrow:

58.7°F

Sunrise:

07:06

Sunset:

17:57

Day Length:

10 h. 51 min.

Sfax in February

Minimum:

57.7°F

Average:

59.9°F

Maximum:

62.7°F

Sea water temperature in Sfax today

As of now, in Sfax, the water temperature is 58.6°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 0.8°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

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 maximum temperature for this date. The maximum temperature recorded for this date was 59.3°F on 2016, while the historical minimum was 56.0°F on 2019.

latest data

last year

Over the past two weeks, the water temperature has closely aligned with historical averages for those days. Over the next week, the forecast shows a steady trend, with temperatures staying close to the average of 58.7°F. Both minimum and maximum temperatures expected to be close to the average, offering a week of stable water conditions.

Daily water temperature in Sfax

Date	Current Year actual* / forecast**	last year	10 years average
Jan 29	57.7°F	58.0°F	57.2°F
Jan 30	57.4°F	58.2°F	57.2°F
Jan 31	58.0°F	57.8°F	57.4°F
Feb 1	58.3°F	58.6°F	57.6°F
Feb 2	58.0°F	58.1°F	57.5°F
Feb 3	57.8°F	58.4°F	57.7°F
Feb 4	57.3°F	57.9°F	57.7°F
Feb 5	57.3°F	58.1°F	57.7°F
Feb 6	57.5°F	58.5°F	57.7°F
Feb 7	58.2°F	58.9°F	57.8°F
Feb 8	58.2°F	58.9°F	57.8°F
Feb 9	57.8°F	58.5°F	57.8°F
Feb 10	58.3°F	58.9°F	57.8°F
Feb 11	58.6°F	58.8°F	57.8°F
Feb 12	58.6°F	58.8°F	57.9°F
Feb 13	58.7°F	59.2°F	57.9°F
Feb 14	58.6°F	59.5°F	57.8°F
Feb 15	58.6°F	59.9°F	57.8°F
Feb 16	58.6°F	60.1°F	57.9°F
Feb 17	58.6°F	59.6°F	57.8°F
Feb 18	58.6°F	59.9°F	57.8°F
Feb 19	59.0°F	60.1°F	58.2°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 Sfax by month

In Sfax, the months June through October offer comfortable swimming conditions, which amounts to 160 swimming days.

The warmest water in Sfax was recorded on July 26, 2023, reaching a 89.2°F. While the coldest temperature occurred on February 8, 2019, dipping to 54.1°F. The average readings by season are 59.5°F in Winter, 65.7°F in Spring, 81.9°F in Summer, and 76.3°F in Autumn.