What is the current water temperature in Plymouth?

Q: What is the current water temperature in Plymouth?

As of now, in Plymouth, the water temperature is 14.03°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 Plymouth

Detailed information about the current water temperature in Plymouth. 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.

57.3

°F

May 20, 04:12

Trend:

increasing

Yesterday:

57.1°F

Tomorrow:

57.5°F

Sunrise:

05:22

Sunset:

21:05

Day Length:

15 h. 43 min.

Plymouth in May

Minimum:

50.4°F

Average:

51.5°F

Maximum:

52.6°F

Sea water temperature in Plymouth today

As of now, in Plymouth, the water temperature is 57.3°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 3.3°F higher than the average recorded on this particular day in recent years. Since yesterday, there was a slight increase in temperature. This indicates a warming trend over the past day. According to the forecast, we expect the temperature to rise a bit.

Recent sea temperature and forecast

Today's water temperature is notably higher than the average recorded over the past two weeks, indicating a significant warming trend. It is also close to the historical maximum temperature for this date. The maximum temperature recorded for this date was 56.0°F on 2014, while the historical minimum was 52.4°F on 2021.

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 suggests a gradual increase. The average temperature is expected to rise up to 58.1°F, with minimum temperature starting at 57.5°F, while the maximum might reach 58.6°F.

Daily water temperature in Plymouth

Date	Current Year actual* / forecast**	last year	10 years average
May 6	53.7°F	52.9°F	52.1°F
May 7	54.3°F	53.2°F	52.3°F
May 8	54.0°F	53.4°F	52.5°F
May 9	53.9°F	53.5°F	52.6°F
May 10	53.5°F	53.2°F	52.6°F
May 11	53.6°F	53.2°F	52.7°F
May 12	53.5°F	53.7°F	52.6°F
May 13	53.7°F	54.5°F	52.8°F
May 14	54.0°F	54.7°F	53.1°F
May 15	55.2°F	55.0°F	53.4°F
May 16	55.5°F	54.3°F	53.6°F
May 17	56.1°F	54.1°F	53.8°F
May 18	56.3°F	54.1°F	53.9°F
May 19	57.1°F	54.4°F	53.8°F
May 20	57.3°F	54.4°F	54.0°F
May 21	57.5°F	54.8°F	54.2°F
May 22	57.7°F	55.5°F	54.4°F
May 23	57.9°F	55.1°F	54.6°F
May 24	58.2°F	55.1°F	54.9°F
May 25	58.3°F	55.9°F	55.0°F
May 26	58.4°F	56.0°F	55.1°F
May 27	58.6°F	56.5°F	55.3°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 Plymouth by month

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

The warmest water in Plymouth was recorded on August 15, 2022, reaching a 66.6°F. While the coldest temperature occurred on March 20, 2018, dipping to 45.6°F. The average readings by season are 50.9°F in Winter, 50.9°F in Spring, 60.3°F in Summer, and 59.1°F in Autumn.