Water temperature in Boston
67.9
°F
August 31, 00:36
Trend:
decreasingYesterday:
68.5°FTomorrow:
67.8°F
Sunrise:
Sunset:
Day Length:
13 h. 12 min.Boston in September
Minimum:
38.5°FAverage:
41.1°FMaximum:
44.1°FSea water temperature in Boston today
As of now, in Boston, the water temperature is 67.9°F. Swimming in water of this temperature is seen as relatively warm and enjoyable for some individuals, although many might find it slightly too cool. Today's reading is 0.3°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 closely matches the previous two weeks' average, indicating a stable trend. It also falls within the range of the average temperature recorded for this date, suggesting a consistent weather trend. The maximum temperature recorded for this date was 72.2°F on 2022, while the historical minimum was 64.4°F on 2017.
Daily water temperature in Boston
| Date |
Current Year
actual* / forecast** |
last year | 10 years average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 17 | 66.4°F | 67.6°F | 67.7°F |
| Aug 18 | 67.6°F | 69.1°F | 67.7°F |
| Aug 19 | 66.5°F | 67.0°F | 67.6°F |
| Aug 20 | 68.0°F | 67.1°F | 67.4°F |
| Aug 21 | 69.4°F | 66.2°F | 68.0°F |
| Aug 22 | 68.3°F | 65.6°F | 67.7°F |
| Aug 23 | 67.7°F | 66.7°F | 67.4°F |
| Aug 24 | 66.9°F | 66.0°F | 66.8°F |
| Aug 25 | 68.0°F | 66.5°F | 67.3°F |
| Aug 26 | 68.1°F | 66.9°F | 67.9°F |
| Aug 27 | 68.6°F | 67.6°F | 68.2°F |
| Aug 28 | 68.0°F | 66.1°F | 68.4°F |
| Aug 29 | 69.2°F | 65.0°F | 68.3°F |
| Aug 30 | 68.5°F | 65.8°F | 68.3°F |
| Aug 31 | 67.9°F | 65.1°F | 67.7°F |
| Sep 1 | 67.8°F | 64.7°F | 67.6°F |
| Sep 2 | 67.0°F | 64.7°F | 66.8°F |
| Sep 3 | 66.5°F | 65.0°F | 66.2°F |
| Sep 4 | 66.1°F | 65.7°F | 65.9°F |
| Sep 5 | 66.3°F | 64.9°F | 66.0°F |
| Sep 6 | 66.3°F | 64.8°F | 66.1°F |
| Sep 7 | 66.7°F | 66.1°F | 66.4°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.
Popular neighboring cities and resorts
| City | Water temperature* | Distance** |
|---|---|---|
| South Boston |
67.9°F
|
2mi |
| Salem |
67.4°F
|
14mi |
| Plymouth |
68.7°F
|
34mi |
| Providence |
72.8°F
|
41mi |
| Bristol |
74.0°F
|
48mi |
* current water temperature in this city
** straight line distance from Boston