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Water temperature in Bristol

Detailed information about the current water temperature in Bristol. 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.
Sea temperature in Bristol now

55.4

°F

October 22, 08:43

Trend:

decreasing

Yesterday:

55.7°F

Tomorrow:

55.1°F

Sunrise:

07:47

Sunset:

18:01

Day Length:

10 h. 14 min.

Bristol in October

Minimum:

43.2°F

Average:

45.6°F

Maximum:

46.9°F

Sea water temperature in Bristol today

As of now, in Bristol, the water temperature is 55.4°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 1.2°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 57.6°F on 2021, while the historical minimum was 55.2°F on 2020.

Observations from the last two weeks indicate that the water temperature was in proximity to the lowest 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 54.6°F, the minimum temperature may reach 54.3°F, and the maximum might stay at 55.1°F.

Daily water temperature in Bristol

Date Current Year

actual* / forecast**

last year 10 years average
Oct 8 57.0°F 60.6°F 58.5°F
Oct 9 56.6°F 60.2°F 58.3°F
Oct 10 56.6°F 60.4°F 58.0°F
Oct 11 56.6°F 60.0°F 58.1°F
Oct 12 56.4°F 59.7°F 57.9°F
Oct 13 56.6°F 59.5°F 57.8°F
Oct 14 56.6°F 60.0°F 57.7°F
Oct 15 56.5°F 59.8°F 57.7°F
Oct 16 56.4°F 59.4°F 57.3°F
Oct 17 56.2°F 59.1°F 57.3°F
Oct 18 56.3°F 58.5°F 57.1°F
Oct 19 56.1°F 58.2°F 56.9°F
Oct 20 55.9°F 57.9°F 56.8°F
Oct 21 55.7°F 57.6°F 56.6°F
Oct 22 55.4°F 57.6°F 56.6°F
Oct 23 55.1°F 56.8°F 56.2°F
Oct 24 54.8°F 56.6°F 56.0°F
Oct 25 54.6°F 56.3°F 55.7°F
Oct 26 54.4°F 56.1°F 55.6°F
Oct 27 54.6°F 56.6°F 55.7°F
Oct 28 54.5°F 56.4°F 55.7°F
Oct 29 54.3°F 56.2°F 55.5°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 Bristol by month

In an average year, Bristol offers no days when the water temperature is warm enough to swim comfortably.
The warmest water in Bristol was recorded on July 23, 2021, reaching a 71.4°F. While the coldest temperature occurred on February 3, 2023, dipping to 40.2°F. The average readings by season are 45.6°F in Winter, 50.0°F in Spring, 64.0°F in Summer, and 57.5°F in Autumn.

Popular neighboring cities and resorts

City Water temperature* Distance**
Newport 55.9°F 20mi
Cardiff 57.4°F 25mi
Barry 58.0°F 30mi
Portland 59.9°F 62mi

* current water temperature in this city

** straight line distance from Bristol