What is the current water temperature in Alexandria?

Q: What is the current water temperature in Alexandria?

As of now, in Alexandria, the water temperature is 9.1°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 Alexandria

Detailed information about the current water temperature in Alexandria. 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.

48.4

°F

December 21, 11:39

Trend:

decreasing

Yesterday:

48.5°F

Tomorrow:

48.4°F

Sunrise:

08:48

Sunset:

15:45

Day Length:

6 h. 57 min.

Alexandria in December

Minimum:

45.9°F

Average:

46.8°F

Maximum:

47.7°F

Sea water temperature in Alexandria today

As of now, in Alexandria, the water temperature is 48.4°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 about the same as 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 slightly lower than the average registered over the last two weeks, indicating a slight cooling trend. It also aligns closely with the historical average temperature for this date, indicating a typical climate pattern. The maximum temperature recorded for this date was 49.9°F on 2016, while the historical minimum was 47.6°F on 2018.

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 48.1°F. Both minimum and maximum temperatures expected to be close to the average, offering a week of stable water conditions.

Daily water temperature in Alexandria

Date	Current Year actual* / forecast**	last year	10 years average
Dec 7	49.6°F	50.1°F	49.9°F
Dec 8	49.5°F	50.0°F	49.8°F
Dec 9	49.3°F	49.8°F	49.6°F
Dec 10	49.2°F	49.7°F	49.5°F
Dec 11	49.1°F	49.6°F	49.4°F
Dec 12	49.1°F	49.4°F	49.2°F
Dec 13	48.9°F	49.4°F	49.1°F
Dec 14	48.9°F	49.3°F	49.0°F
Dec 15	48.8°F	49.1°F	49.0°F
Dec 16	48.6°F	49.0°F	48.9°F
Dec 17	48.6°F	48.9°F	48.8°F
Dec 18	48.6°F	48.8°F	48.8°F
Dec 19	48.4°F	48.8°F	48.6°F
Dec 20	48.5°F	48.7°F	48.6°F
Dec 21	48.4°F	48.6°F	48.5°F
Dec 22	48.4°F	48.5°F	48.5°F
Dec 23	48.3°F	48.5°F	48.4°F
Dec 24	48.2°F	48.4°F	48.3°F
Dec 25	48.0°F	47.6°F	48.1°F
Dec 26	48.0°F	47.6°F	48.1°F
Dec 27	47.9°F	47.6°F	48.0°F
Dec 28	47.8°F	47.5°F	47.9°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 Alexandria by month

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

The warmest water in Alexandria was recorded on July 22, 2021, reaching a 62.5°F. While the coldest temperature occurred on March 14, 2015, dipping to 42.4°F. The average readings by season are 46.6°F in Winter, 47.0°F in Spring, 57.0°F in Summer, and 54.2°F in Autumn.

Popular neighboring cities and resorts

City	Water temperature*	Distance**
Dumbarton	48.4°F	3mi
Houston	48.3°F	9mi
Falkirk	45.9°F	31mi
Ayr	49.6°F	37mi
Fort William	48.8°F	60mi

* current water temperature in this city

** straight line distance from Alexandria