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 13.71°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.

56.7

°F

November 21, 11:23

Trend:

decreasing

Yesterday:

57.2°F

Tomorrow:

56.6°F

Sunrise:

07:41

Sunset:

16:24

Day Length:

8 h. 43 min.

Plymouth in November

Minimum:

49.7°F

Average:

51.0°F

Maximum:

51.8°F

Sea water temperature in Plymouth today

As of now, in Plymouth, the water temperature is 56.7°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

Today's water temperature is slightly lower than the average registered over the last two weeks, indicating a slight cooling trend. It is also close to the historical maximum temperature for this date. The maximum temperature recorded for this date was 56.6°F on 2016, while the historical minimum was 53.5°F on 2019.

latest data

last year

Over the last two weeks, the water temperature has stayed slightly above than historical averages for those days. Over the next week, the forecast shows a steady trend, with temperatures staying close to the average of 56.3°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
Nov 7	58.1°F	57.3°F	57.4°F
Nov 8	57.9°F	57.2°F	57.3°F
Nov 9	57.8°F	57.2°F	57.1°F
Nov 10	57.5°F	56.9°F	56.9°F
Nov 11	57.3°F	56.6°F	56.7°F
Nov 12	57.3°F	56.5°F	56.7°F
Nov 13	57.3°F	56.4°F	56.7°F
Nov 14	57.1°F	56.4°F	56.5°F
Nov 15	58.0°F	56.2°F	56.7°F
Nov 16	58.0°F	55.7°F	56.4°F
Nov 17	57.7°F	55.8°F	56.4°F
Nov 18	57.6°F	55.8°F	56.3°F
Nov 19	57.4°F	55.6°F	56.0°F
Nov 20	57.2°F	55.5°F	55.9°F
Nov 21	56.7°F	55.5°F	55.7°F
Nov 22	56.6°F	55.5°F	55.6°F
Nov 23	56.6°F	55.4°F	55.6°F
Nov 24	56.5°F	55.5°F	55.5°F
Nov 25	56.3°F	55.2°F	55.3°F
Nov 26	56.2°F	55.0°F	55.2°F
Nov 27	56.1°F	55.1°F	55.1°F
Nov 28	56.0°F	55.0°F	55.0°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, 60.4°F in Summer, and 59.2°F in Autumn.