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 15.43°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.

59.8

°F

December 30, 13:59

Trend:

decreasing

Yesterday:

60.2°F

Tomorrow:

59.6°F

Sunrise:

07:24

Sunset:

17:15

Day Length:

9 h. 51 min.

Sfax in January

Minimum:

57.4°F

Average:

60.0°F

Maximum:

62.8°F

Sea water temperature in Sfax today

As of now, in Sfax, the water temperature is 59.8°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 0.6°F lower 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 fall a bit.

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 2022, while the historical minimum was 56.6°F on 2024.

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. The forecast for the upcoming week shows a gradual cooling trend. The average temperature is expected to be 59.2°F, the minimum temperature may reach 58.9°F, and the maximum might stay at 59.6°F.

Daily water temperature in Sfax

Date	Current Year actual* / forecast**	last year	10 years average
Jan 1	59.5°F	57.4°F	60.0°F
Jan 2	59.3°F	58.0°F	59.9°F
Jan 3	59.2°F	58.8°F	59.8°F
Jan 4	59.0°F	58.0°F	59.6°F
Jan 5	59.0°F	58.3°F	59.6°F
Jan 6	58.9°F	59.2°F	59.5°F
Dec 16	62.5°F	61.6°F	61.9°F
Dec 17	63.0°F	61.1°F	62.0°F
Dec 18	63.2°F	60.2°F	61.9°F
Dec 19	63.1°F	60.4°F	61.8°F
Dec 20	63.0°F	60.1°F	61.8°F
Dec 21	62.6°F	60.3°F	61.5°F
Dec 22	63.0°F	60.1°F	61.6°F
Dec 23	62.3°F	59.4°F	61.3°F
Dec 24	61.8°F	59.4°F	61.3°F
Dec 25	61.3°F	58.7°F	61.1°F
Dec 26	60.8°F	57.8°F	60.8°F
Dec 27	60.3°F	57.3°F	60.7°F
Dec 28	60.2°F	56.5°F	60.5°F
Dec 29	60.2°F	56.1°F	60.3°F
Dec 30	59.8°F	56.6°F	60.4°F
Dec 31	59.6°F	56.8°F	60.2°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 158 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, 65.6°F in Spring, 81.9°F in Summer, and 76.3°F in Autumn.