Water temperature in Bristol
72.7
°F
August 24, 11:21
Trend:
increasingYesterday:
72.7°FTomorrow:
72.9°F
Sunrise:
Sunset:
Day Length:
13 h. 30 min.Bristol in August
Minimum:
34.4°FAverage:
40.2°FMaximum:
43.7°FSea water temperature in Bristol today
As of now, in Bristol, the water temperature is 72.7°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 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 rise a bit.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 also aligns closely with the historical average temperature for this date, indicating a typical climate pattern. The maximum temperature recorded for this date was 75.7°F on 2021, while the historical minimum was 70.4°F on 2017.
Daily water temperature in Bristol
| Date |
Current Year
actual* / forecast** |
last year | 10 years average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 10 | 79.5°F | 73.3°F | 75.9°F |
| Aug 11 | 78.3°F | 72.6°F | 75.1°F |
| Aug 12 | 78.8°F | 74.1°F | 75.1°F |
| Aug 13 | 76.0°F | 74.4°F | 75.0°F |
| Aug 14 | 77.1°F | 75.0°F | 75.3°F |
| Aug 15 | 76.6°F | 75.0°F | 75.5°F |
| Aug 16 | 76.0°F | 75.6°F | 75.1°F |
| Aug 17 | 75.5°F | 73.9°F | 74.9°F |
| Aug 18 | 74.5°F | 75.8°F | 74.3°F |
| Aug 19 | 75.0°F | 74.8°F | 73.7°F |
| Aug 20 | 75.6°F | 74.3°F | 74.0°F |
| Aug 21 | 75.3°F | 73.2°F | 73.9°F |
| Aug 22 | 73.5°F | 71.3°F | 73.5°F |
| Aug 23 | 72.7°F | 69.9°F | 73.0°F |
| Aug 24 | 72.7°F | 70.8°F | 73.0°F |
| Aug 25 | 72.9°F | 71.1°F | 73.2°F |
| Aug 26 | 73.2°F | 72.3°F | 73.5°F |
| Aug 27 | 73.5°F | 72.2°F | 73.8°F |
| Aug 28 | 73.1°F | 71.6°F | 73.4°F |
| Aug 29 | 72.9°F | 71.7°F | 73.3°F |
| Aug 30 | 72.5°F | 71.8°F | 72.8°F |
| Aug 31 | 72.6°F | 71.3°F | 73.0°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.
Popular neighboring cities and resorts
| City | Water temperature* | Distance** |
|---|---|---|
| Providence |
73.4°F
|
13mi |
| Newport |
71.0°F
|
13mi |
| Plymouth |
69.1°F
|
36mi |
| South Boston |
66.9°F
|
47mi |
| Boston |
66.9°F
|
48mi |
* current water temperature in this city
** straight line distance from Bristol