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 9.67°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.

49.4

°F

March 12, 06:18

Trend:

increasing

Yesterday:

49.4°F

Tomorrow:

49.4°F

Sunrise:

06:38

Sunset:

18:16

Day Length:

11 h. 38 min.

Plymouth in March

Minimum:

50.6°F

Average:

51.6°F

Maximum:

52.8°F

Sea water temperature in Plymouth today

As of now, in Plymouth, the water temperature is 49.4°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 1.0°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

The water temperature today is above average for the last two weeks, showing a small increase in temperature. It is also close to the historical maximum temperature for this date. The maximum temperature recorded for this date was 49.4°F on 2022, while the historical minimum was 45.9°F on 2018.

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 maximum recorded over the past years. Over the next week, the forecast shows a steady trend, with temperatures staying close to the average of 49.6°F. Both minimum and maximum temperatures expected to be close to the average, offering a week of stable water conditions.

Daily water temperature in Plymouth

Date	Current Year actual* / forecast**	last year	10 years average
Feb 26	49.3°F	49.6°F	49.0°F
Feb 27	49.2°F	49.6°F	48.9°F
Feb 28	49.0°F	49.3°F	48.8°F
Mar 1	48.9°F	49.5°F	48.7°F
Mar 2	48.7°F	49.4°F	48.7°F
Mar 3	48.5°F	49.1°F	48.5°F
Mar 4	48.9°F	49.1°F	48.4°F
Mar 5	48.7°F	49.3°F	48.4°F
Mar 6	49.2°F	48.8°F	48.4°F
Mar 7	49.1°F	49.2°F	48.5°F
Mar 8	49.4°F	49.7°F	48.6°F
Mar 9	49.4°F	49.4°F	48.5°F
Mar 10	49.3°F	49.5°F	48.5°F
Mar 11	49.4°F	49.1°F	48.3°F
Mar 12	49.4°F	49.1°F	48.4°F
Mar 13	49.4°F	49.3°F	48.4°F
Mar 14	49.5°F	49.3°F	48.5°F
Mar 15	49.6°F	49.6°F	48.6°F
Mar 16	49.6°F	49.9°F	48.6°F
Mar 17	49.7°F	49.7°F	48.7°F
Mar 18	49.7°F	50.7°F	48.7°F
Mar 19	49.7°F	32.0°F	48.7°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 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, 60.2°F in Summer, and 59.1°F in Autumn.