What is the current water temperature in Felixstowe?

Q: What is the current water temperature in Felixstowe?

As of now, in Felixstowe, the water temperature is 7.98°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 Felixstowe

Detailed information about the current water temperature in Felixstowe. 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.

46.4

°F

December 15, 21:55

Trend:

decreasing

Yesterday:

46.6°F

Tomorrow:

46.1°F

Sunrise:

07:56

Sunset:

15:43

Day Length:

7 h. 47 min.

Felixstowe in December

Minimum:

40.3°F

Average:

43.9°F

Maximum:

48.2°F

Sea water temperature in Felixstowe today

As of now, in Felixstowe, the water temperature is 46.4°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 0.3°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 slightly lower than the average registered over the last two weeks, indicating a slight cooling trend. It also aligns closely with the historical average temperature for this date, indicating a typical climate pattern. The maximum temperature recorded for this date was 49.4°F on 2015, while the historical minimum was 44.2°F on 2022.

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. Over the next week, the forecast shows a steady trend, with temperatures staying close to the average of 46.1°F. Both minimum and maximum temperatures expected to be close to the average, offering a week of stable water conditions.

Daily water temperature in Felixstowe

Date	Current Year actual* / forecast**	last year	10 years average
Dec 1	46.7°F	47.3°F	48.5°F
Dec 2	47.0°F	47.5°F	48.2°F
Dec 3	46.4°F	47.5°F	48.2°F
Dec 4	46.4°F	47.2°F	48.0°F
Dec 5	46.1°F	47.0°F	47.9°F
Dec 6	46.3°F	46.7°F	47.6°F
Dec 7	46.3°F	46.7°F	47.3°F
Dec 8	46.6°F	46.9°F	47.3°F
Dec 9	46.7°F	46.4°F	46.9°F
Dec 10	47.2°F	46.6°F	46.8°F
Dec 11	47.5°F	46.8°F	46.8°F
Dec 12	47.7°F	46.9°F	46.9°F
Dec 13	47.7°F	46.8°F	46.6°F
Dec 14	46.6°F	46.8°F	46.5°F
Dec 15	46.4°F	45.4°F	46.1°F
Dec 16	46.1°F	44.9°F	45.8°F
Dec 17	46.1°F	45.5°F	45.8°F
Dec 18	45.9°F	45.2°F	45.6°F
Dec 19	46.0°F	45.9°F	45.7°F
Dec 20	46.2°F	45.2°F	45.9°F
Dec 21	45.9°F	45.2°F	45.6°F
Dec 22	46.0°F	45.5°F	45.7°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 Felixstowe by month

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

The warmest water in Felixstowe was recorded on August 9, 2018, reaching a 70.8°F. While the coldest temperature occurred on March 6, 2018, dipping to 37.4°F. The average readings by season are 44.1°F in Winter, 48.6°F in Spring, 64.2°F in Summer, and 58.2°F in Autumn.