What is the current water temperature in İskenderun?

Q: What is the current water temperature in İskenderun?

As of now, in İskenderun, the water temperature is 18.7°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 İskenderun

Detailed information about the current water temperature in İskenderun. 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.

65.7

°F

December 22, 08:04

Trend:

stable

Yesterday:

65.7°F

Tomorrow:

65.6°F

Sunrise:

07:44

Sunset:

17:24

Day Length:

9 h. 40 min.

İskenderun in December

Minimum:

62.4°F

Average:

64.8°F

Maximum:

67.3°F

Sea water temperature in İskenderun today

As of now, in İskenderun, the water temperature is 65.7°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 1.5°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 stay about the same.

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 is also close to the historical minimum temperature for this date. The maximum temperature recorded for this date was 69.3°F on 2023, while the historical minimum was 64.5°F on 2016.

latest data

last year

Over the last two weeks, the water temperature has stayed slightly lower than historical averages for those days. Over the next week, the forecast shows a steady trend, with temperatures staying close to the average of 65.4°F. Both minimum and maximum temperatures expected to be close to the average, offering a week of stable water conditions.

Daily water temperature in İskenderun

Date	Current Year actual* / forecast**	last year	10 years average
Dec 8	67.4°F	70.3°F	69.0°F
Dec 9	67.2°F	70.5°F	68.9°F
Dec 10	67.2°F	70.7°F	68.7°F
Dec 11	67.7°F	70.4°F	68.7°F
Dec 12	67.5°F	70.3°F	68.5°F
Dec 13	67.6°F	70.1°F	68.3°F
Dec 14	67.4°F	70.4°F	68.1°F
Dec 15	67.3°F	70.0°F	67.9°F
Dec 16	67.0°F	69.6°F	67.7°F
Dec 17	66.5°F	69.7°F	67.5°F
Dec 18	66.4°F	69.4°F	67.4°F
Dec 19	65.9°F	69.8°F	67.3°F
Dec 20	65.8°F	69.3°F	66.8°F
Dec 21	65.7°F	69.5°F	67.2°F
Dec 22	65.7°F	69.3°F	67.2°F
Dec 23	65.6°F	69.0°F	67.0°F
Dec 24	65.6°F	69.1°F	67.1°F
Dec 25	65.5°F	68.6°F	67.0°F
Dec 26	65.4°F	69.2°F	66.9°F
Dec 27	65.3°F	69.2°F	66.8°F
Dec 28	65.2°F	68.6°F	66.7°F
Dec 29	65.0°F	68.6°F	66.5°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 İskenderun by month

In İskenderun, the months June through November offer comfortable swimming conditions, which amounts to 179 swimming days.

The warmest water in İskenderun was recorded on August 19, 2024, reaching a 88.5°F. While the coldest temperature occurred on March 26, 2022, dipping to 60.4°F. The average readings by season are 64.9°F in Winter, 66.7°F in Spring, 82.6°F in Summer, and 79.5°F in Autumn.