What is the current water temperature in Aberystwyth?

Q: What is the current water temperature in Aberystwyth?

As of now, in Aberystwyth, the water temperature is 14.66°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 Aberystwyth

Detailed information about the current water temperature in Aberystwyth. 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.

58.4

°F

October 20, 05:34

Trend:

decreasing

Yesterday:

58.4°F

Tomorrow:

58.3°F

Sunrise:

07:50

Sunset:

18:12

Day Length:

10 h. 22 min.

Aberystwyth in October

Minimum:

44.1°F

Average:

46.0°F

Maximum:

48.5°F

Sea water temperature in Aberystwyth today

As of now, in Aberystwyth, the water temperature is 58.4°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 1.2°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

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 maximum temperature for this date. The maximum temperature recorded for this date was 58.9°F on 2023, while the historical minimum was 55.3°F on 2020.

latest data

last year

Observations from the last two weeks indicate that the water temperature was in proximity to the highest values recorded on those days in the past. The forecast for the upcoming week shows a gradual cooling trend. The average temperature is expected to be 57.7°F, the minimum temperature may reach 57.3°F, and the maximum might stay at 58.3°F.

Daily water temperature in Aberystwyth

Date	Current Year actual* / forecast**	last year	10 years average
Oct 6	61.5°F	59.1°F	59.6°F
Oct 7	61.3°F	58.9°F	59.4°F
Oct 8	62.2°F	58.7°F	59.4°F
Oct 9	61.5°F	58.3°F	59.1°F
Oct 10	61.4°F	58.2°F	59.0°F
Oct 11	60.7°F	58.1°F	58.8°F
Oct 12	60.4°F	58.1°F	58.6°F
Oct 13	60.3°F	57.7°F	58.5°F
Oct 14	60.0°F	57.8°F	58.3°F
Oct 15	59.9°F	57.5°F	58.2°F
Oct 16	60.0°F	57.4°F	58.1°F
Oct 17	59.5°F	57.3°F	57.8°F
Oct 18	58.7°F	57.1°F	57.6°F
Oct 19	58.4°F	57.0°F	57.2°F
Oct 20	58.4°F	56.9°F	57.2°F
Oct 21	58.3°F	56.8°F	57.1°F
Oct 22	58.2°F	56.5°F	56.9°F
Oct 23	57.9°F	56.7°F	56.7°F
Oct 24	57.7°F	56.2°F	56.5°F
Oct 25	57.5°F	56.0°F	56.3°F
Oct 26	57.4°F	55.8°F	56.1°F
Oct 27	57.3°F	55.5°F	56.0°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 Aberystwyth by month

In an average year, Aberystwyth offers no days when the water temperature is warm enough to swim comfortably.

The warmest water in Aberystwyth was recorded on July 23, 2021, reaching a 68.8°F. While the coldest temperature occurred on March 9, 2018, dipping to 40.5°F. The average readings by season are 46.1°F in Winter, 49.7°F in Spring, 62.7°F in Summer, and 57.7°F in Autumn.

Popular neighboring cities and resorts

City	Water temperature*	Distance**
Caernarfon	57.3°F	51mi
Swansea	61.1°F	55mi
Bangor	57.9°F	56mi
Conwy	57.3°F	61mi

* current water temperature in this city

** straight line distance from Aberystwyth