What is the current water temperature in Bristol?

Q: What is the current water temperature in Bristol?

As of now, in Bristol, the water temperature is 2.01°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.

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Water temperature in Bristol

Detailed information about the current water temperature in Bristol. 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.

35.6

°F

January 21, 19:23

Trend:

decreasing

Yesterday:

36.4°F

Tomorrow:

35.3°F

Sunrise:

07:07

Sunset:

16:47

Day Length:

9 h. 40 min.

Bristol in January

Minimum:

38.8°F

Average:

42.3°F

Maximum:

46.9°F

Sea water temperature in Bristol today

As of now, in Bristol, the water temperature is 35.6°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 4.4°F lower 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 minimum temperature for this date. The maximum temperature recorded for this date was 43.0°F on 2021, while the historical minimum was 36.8°F on 2018.

latest data

last year

Observations from the last two weeks indicate that the water temperature was in proximity to the lowest values recorded on those days in the past. The forecast for the upcoming week shows a gradual cooling trend. The average temperature is expected to be 34.8°F, the minimum temperature may reach 34.4°F, and the maximum might stay at 35.3°F.

Daily water temperature in Bristol

Date	Current Year actual* / forecast**	last year	10 years average
Jan 7	39.3°F	43.2°F	41.3°F
Jan 8	39.8°F	43.1°F	40.9°F
Jan 9	36.5°F	43.0°F	40.5°F
Jan 10	35.1°F	41.8°F	40.1°F
Jan 11	34.6°F	43.5°F	40.3°F
Jan 12	35.3°F	42.6°F	40.2°F
Jan 13	36.1°F	41.7°F	40.4°F
Jan 14	35.8°F	43.5°F	40.5°F
Jan 15	35.2°F	42.1°F	40.3°F
Jan 16	34.8°F	41.7°F	40.0°F
Jan 17	35.2°F	41.5°F	39.9°F
Jan 18	35.6°F	40.5°F	39.9°F
Jan 19	35.5°F	40.5°F	39.8°F
Jan 20	36.4°F	40.4°F	39.8°F
Jan 21	35.6°F	40.3°F	40.0°F
Jan 22	35.3°F	39.3°F	39.6°F
Jan 23	35.0°F	39.1°F	39.3°F
Jan 24	35.0°F	39.1°F	39.4°F
Jan 25	34.9°F	38.8°F	39.2°F
Jan 26	34.4°F	38.8°F	38.8°F
Jan 27	34.7°F	38.6°F	39.1°F
Jan 28	34.4°F	38.5°F	38.8°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 Bristol by month

In Bristol, the months July through August offer comfortable swimming conditions, which amounts to 43 swimming days.

The warmest water in Bristol was recorded on August 10, 2022, reaching a 80.6°F. While the coldest temperature occurred on February 28, 2015, dipping to 33.4°F. The average readings by season are 41.5°F in Winter, 47.2°F in Spring, 71.0°F in Summer, and 62.3°F in Autumn.

Popular neighboring cities and resorts

City	Water temperature*	Distance**
Providence	36.2°F	13mi
Newport	39.9°F	13mi
Plymouth	38.0°F	36mi
South Boston	36.8°F	47mi
Boston	36.8°F	48mi

* current water temperature in this city

** straight line distance from Bristol