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 8.59°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.

47.5

°F

December 29, 18:01

Trend:

decreasing

Yesterday:

47.6°F

Tomorrow:

47.3°F

Sunrise:

08:50

Sunset:

15:51

Day Length:

7 h. 1 min.

Alexandria in January

Minimum:

47.0°F

Average:

47.4°F

Maximum:

48.4°F

Sea water temperature in Alexandria today

As of now, in Alexandria, the water temperature is 47.5°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 0.4°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 slightly 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 48.7°F on 2016, while the historical minimum was 47.3°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. The forecast for the upcoming week shows a gradual cooling trend. The average temperature is expected to be 47.0°F, the minimum temperature may reach 46.7°F, and the maximum might stay at 47.3°F.

Daily water temperature in Alexandria

Date	Current Year actual* / forecast**	last year	10 years average
Jan 1	47.0°F	47.4°F	47.4°F
Jan 2	47.0°F	47.3°F	47.4°F
Jan 3	46.9°F	47.1°F	47.3°F
Jan 4	46.8°F	47.0°F	47.2°F
Jan 5	46.7°F	46.9°F	47.0°F
Dec 15	48.7°F	48.8°F	49.0°F
Dec 16	48.6°F	48.6°F	48.9°F
Dec 17	48.3°F	48.6°F	48.8°F
Dec 18	48.4°F	48.6°F	48.7°F
Dec 19	48.3°F	48.4°F	48.5°F
Dec 20	48.2°F	48.5°F	48.5°F
Dec 21	48.1°F	48.4°F	48.5°F
Dec 22	48.0°F	48.3°F	48.4°F
Dec 23	48.0°F	47.8°F	48.3°F
Dec 24	48.0°F	47.8°F	48.2°F
Dec 25	48.0°F	47.7°F	48.1°F
Dec 26	47.9°F	47.7°F	48.1°F
Dec 27	47.7°F	47.6°F	48.0°F
Dec 28	47.6°F	47.4°F	47.9°F
Dec 29	47.5°F	47.4°F	47.8°F
Dec 30	47.3°F	47.2°F	47.7°F
Dec 31	47.2°F	47.1°F	47.6°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, 47.2°F in Spring, 57.1°F in Summer, and 54.3°F in Autumn.

Popular neighboring cities and resorts

City	Water temperature*	Distance**
Dumbarton	47.5°F	3mi
Houston	47.5°F	9mi
Falkirk	45.4°F	31mi
Ayr	48.6°F	37mi
Fort William	48.1°F	60mi

* current water temperature in this city

** straight line distance from Alexandria