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 15.22°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.

59.4

°F

August 29, 03:04

Trend:

decreasing

Yesterday:

59.5°F

Tomorrow:

59.2°F

Sunrise:

06:16

Sunset:

20:22

Day Length:

14 h. 6 min.

Alexandria in September

Minimum:

46.6°F

Average:

47.0°F

Maximum:

47.3°F

Sea water temperature in Alexandria today

As of now, in Alexandria, the water temperature is 59.4°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 0.9°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 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 is also close to the historical maximum temperature for this date. The maximum temperature recorded for this date was 60.0°F on 2022, while the historical minimum was 57.1°F on 2015.

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 59.0°F, the minimum temperature may reach 58.8°F, and the maximum might stay at 59.2°F.

Daily water temperature in Alexandria

Date	Current Year actual* / forecast**	last year	10 years average
Aug 15	59.8°F	59.5°F	59.1°F
Aug 16	60.8°F	59.7°F	59.1°F
Aug 17	60.9°F	59.5°F	59.1°F
Aug 18	61.6°F	59.4°F	59.3°F
Aug 19	62.2°F	59.5°F	59.4°F
Aug 20	62.0°F	59.6°F	59.4°F
Aug 21	61.8°F	59.3°F	59.5°F
Aug 22	61.3°F	59.2°F	59.5°F
Aug 23	61.0°F	59.2°F	59.4°F
Aug 24	61.9°F	58.9°F	59.7°F
Aug 25	60.9°F	58.8°F	59.5°F
Aug 26	60.7°F	58.4°F	59.3°F
Aug 27	60.0°F	58.2°F	59.0°F
Aug 28	59.5°F	58.2°F	58.6°F
Aug 29	59.4°F	58.4°F	58.5°F
Aug 30	59.2°F	58.0°F	58.3°F
Aug 31	59.0°F	57.9°F	58.1°F
Sep 1	59.1°F	58.1°F	58.2°F
Sep 2	59.0°F	58.1°F	58.1°F
Sep 3	58.9°F	58.0°F	58.0°F
Sep 4	58.8°F	57.9°F	57.9°F
Sep 5	58.8°F	57.8°F	57.9°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, 47.2°F in Spring, 57.1°F in Summer, and 54.2°F in Autumn.

Popular neighboring cities and resorts

City	Water temperature*	Distance**
Dumbarton	59.4°F	3mi
Houston	59.5°F	9mi
Falkirk	61.0°F	31mi
Ayr	60.4°F	37mi
Fort William	58.6°F	60mi

* current water temperature in this city

** straight line distance from Alexandria