What is the current water temperature in Bangor?

Q: What is the current water temperature in Bangor?

As of now, in Bangor, the water temperature is 8.52°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 Bangor

Detailed information about the current water temperature in Bangor. 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.

47.3

°F

December 21, 12:13

Trend:

decreasing

Yesterday:

47.5°F

Tomorrow:

47.2°F

Sunrise:

08:29

Sunset:

16:01

Day Length:

7 h. 32 min.

Bangor in December

Minimum:

44.9°F

Average:

46.1°F

Maximum:

47.8°F

Sea water temperature in Bangor today

As of now, in Bangor, the water temperature is 47.3°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 1.0°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 considerably 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 50.4°F on 2015, while the historical minimum was 47.0°F on 2019.

latest data

last year

The water temperature over the last two weeks displayed soome variability. While the two week average stayed close to the historical average, there were some days when the temperature was close to the minimum recorded over the past years. The forecast for the upcoming week shows a gradual cooling trend. The average temperature is expected to be 46.8°F, the minimum temperature may reach 46.5°F, and the maximum might stay at 47.2°F.

Daily water temperature in Bangor

Date	Current Year actual* / forecast**	last year	10 years average
Dec 7	49.8°F	48.7°F	49.4°F
Dec 8	50.0°F	48.0°F	49.4°F
Dec 9	49.7°F	48.2°F	49.3°F
Dec 10	49.3°F	48.3°F	49.3°F
Dec 11	49.1°F	48.5°F	49.2°F
Dec 12	49.1°F	48.6°F	49.1°F
Dec 13	49.0°F	48.6°F	49.0°F
Dec 14	48.7°F	48.9°F	48.9°F
Dec 15	48.4°F	49.0°F	48.7°F
Dec 16	48.4°F	48.7°F	48.6°F
Dec 17	48.3°F	48.7°F	48.4°F
Dec 18	47.9°F	48.7°F	48.3°F
Dec 19	47.5°F	48.6°F	48.3°F
Dec 20	47.5°F	48.6°F	48.3°F
Dec 21	47.3°F	48.9°F	48.3°F
Dec 22	47.2°F	48.8°F	48.1°F
Dec 23	47.0°F	48.7°F	47.9°F
Dec 24	46.9°F	48.9°F	47.8°F
Dec 25	46.8°F	48.8°F	47.7°F
Dec 26	46.7°F	49.3°F	47.7°F
Dec 27	46.6°F	49.2°F	47.5°F
Dec 28	46.5°F	49.1°F	47.4°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 Bangor by month

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

The warmest water in Bangor was recorded on August 15, 2022, reaching a 64.8°F. While the coldest temperature occurred on March 9, 2018, dipping to 41.1°F. The average readings by season are 46.4°F in Winter, 48.0°F in Spring, 59.5°F in Summer, and 57.1°F in Autumn.

Popular neighboring cities and resorts

City	Water temperature*	Distance**
Caernarfon	48.5°F	8mi
Conwy	47.4°F	13mi
Holyhead	50.3°F	21mi
Aberystwyth	48.0°F	56mi
Douglas	51.0°F	65mi

* current water temperature in this city

** straight line distance from Bangor