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 18.45°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.

65.2

°F

July 27, 19:55

Trend:

decreasing

Yesterday:

66.5°F

Tomorrow:

64.8°F

Sunrise:

05:37

Sunset:

21:08

Day Length:

15 h. 31 min.

Plymouth in August

Minimum:

50.2°F

Average:

51.2°F

Maximum:

52.3°F

Sea water temperature in Plymouth today

As of now, in Plymouth, the water temperature is 65.2°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 2.9°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 is also close to the historical maximum temperature for this date. The maximum temperature recorded for this date was 64.1°F on 2021, while the historical minimum was 60.4°F on 2020.

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. Over the next week, the forecast shows a steady trend, with temperatures staying close to the average of 64.9°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
Jul 13	66.6°F	63.3°F	61.5°F
Jul 14	65.5°F	63.8°F	61.5°F
Jul 15	66.3°F	63.6°F	61.7°F
Jul 16	66.1°F	63.5°F	61.7°F
Jul 17	66.4°F	63.6°F	62.1°F
Jul 18	66.3°F	63.4°F	62.3°F
Jul 19	66.4°F	63.5°F	62.7°F
Jul 20	65.9°F	63.1°F	62.5°F
Jul 21	65.6°F	63.2°F	62.3°F
Jul 22	65.4°F	62.9°F	62.6°F
Jul 23	65.9°F	62.8°F	62.7°F
Jul 24	66.1°F	61.9°F	62.7°F
Jul 25	66.5°F	62.2°F	62.7°F
Jul 26	66.5°F	63.4°F	62.6°F
Jul 27	65.2°F	62.6°F	62.3°F
Jul 28	64.8°F	62.2°F	61.9°F
Jul 29	64.8°F	62.1°F	61.8°F
Jul 30	64.8°F	62.0°F	61.8°F
Jul 31	65.0°F	62.8°F	62.0°F
Aug 1	64.9°F	62.6°F	62.0°F
Aug 2	64.9°F	62.1°F	62.0°F
Aug 3	64.9°F	62.4°F	62.0°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, 51.2°F in Spring, 60.6°F in Summer, and 59.1°F in Autumn.