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 17.33°C. Swimming in water of this temperature is generally concidered to be cool, and most people won't really enjoy it.

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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.

63.2

°F

September 17, 10:54

Trend:

increasing

Yesterday:

63.1°F

Tomorrow:

63.2°F

Sunrise:

06:55

Sunset:

19:27

Day Length:

12 h. 32 min.

Plymouth in September

Minimum:

50.1°F

Average:

51.1°F

Maximum:

52.1°F

Sea water temperature in Plymouth today

As of now, in Plymouth, the water temperature is 63.2°F. Swimming in water of this temperature is generally concidered to be cool, and most people won't really enjoy it. Today's reading is 1.6°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 considerably 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 64.4°F on 2023, while the historical minimum was 59.7°F on 2017.

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 63.0°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
Sep 3	65.1°F	63.4°F	62.2°F
Sep 4	64.8°F	63.8°F	62.4°F
Sep 5	64.8°F	63.6°F	62.4°F
Sep 6	65.4°F	63.1°F	62.3°F
Sep 7	65.0°F	62.9°F	62.3°F
Sep 8	65.1°F	63.2°F	62.5°F
Sep 9	64.9°F	63.5°F	62.6°F
Sep 10	64.3°F	63.4°F	62.5°F
Sep 11	63.7°F	63.0°F	62.3°F
Sep 12	63.4°F	62.5°F	62.1°F
Sep 13	63.2°F	62.2°F	61.9°F
Sep 14	63.1°F	61.5°F	61.8°F
Sep 15	63.2°F	61.3°F	61.9°F
Sep 16	63.1°F	60.9°F	61.8°F
Sep 17	63.2°F	60.9°F	61.6°F
Sep 18	63.2°F	60.9°F	61.6°F
Sep 19	63.1°F	60.6°F	61.5°F
Sep 20	63.1°F	60.7°F	61.5°F
Sep 21	63.0°F	60.2°F	61.4°F
Sep 22	62.9°F	60.0°F	61.4°F
Sep 23	63.1°F	60.0°F	61.5°F
Sep 24	62.9°F	59.7°F	61.3°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, 51.2°F in Spring, 60.7°F in Summer, and 59.2°F in Autumn.