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 12.5°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.

54.5

°F

October 19, 07:56

Trend:

decreasing

Yesterday:

54.7°F

Tomorrow:

54.4°F

Sunrise:

07:57

Sunset:

18:09

Day Length:

10 h. 12 min.

Alexandria in October

Minimum:

46.6°F

Average:

47.0°F

Maximum:

47.7°F

Sea water temperature in Alexandria today

As of now, in Alexandria, the water temperature is 54.5°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 0.6°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 54.8°F on 2017, while the historical minimum was 52.8°F on 2018.

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. Over the next week, the forecast shows a steady trend, with temperatures staying close to the average of 54.3°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
Oct 5	57.3°F	55.6°F	55.5°F
Oct 6	57.1°F	55.4°F	55.3°F
Oct 7	56.8°F	55.3°F	55.1°F
Oct 8	56.5°F	55.1°F	55.0°F
Oct 9	56.1°F	54.9°F	54.8°F
Oct 10	56.1°F	54.7°F	54.7°F
Oct 11	55.7°F	54.6°F	54.7°F
Oct 12	55.6°F	54.8°F	54.6°F
Oct 13	55.6°F	54.7°F	54.5°F
Oct 14	55.5°F	54.6°F	54.4°F
Oct 15	55.4°F	54.6°F	54.4°F
Oct 16	55.3°F	54.5°F	54.3°F
Oct 17	54.9°F	54.4°F	54.2°F
Oct 18	54.7°F	54.2°F	54.1°F
Oct 19	54.5°F	54.1°F	53.9°F
Oct 20	54.4°F	54.0°F	53.8°F
Oct 21	54.3°F	53.9°F	53.7°F
Oct 22	54.4°F	54.3°F	53.7°F
Oct 23	54.3°F	54.2°F	53.7°F
Oct 24	54.3°F	53.9°F	53.7°F
Oct 25	54.3°F	53.9°F	53.7°F
Oct 26	54.2°F	53.9°F	53.6°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, 2016, dipping to 42.8°F. The average readings by season are 46.7°F in Winter, 47.4°F in Spring, 57.5°F in Summer, and 54.4°F in Autumn.

Popular neighboring cities and resorts

City	Water temperature*	Distance**
Dumbarton	54.5°F	3mi
Houston	54.5°F	9mi
Falkirk	53.2°F	31mi
Ayr	54.2°F	37mi
Fort William	55.1°F	60mi

* current water temperature in this city

** straight line distance from Alexandria