Water temperature in Bristol
72.9
°F
July 22, 02:51
Trend:
increasingYesterday:
72.6°FTomorrow:
72.9°F
Sunrise:
Sunset:
Day Length:
14 h. 44 min.Bristol in July
Minimum:
35.4°FAverage:
40.7°FMaximum:
44.4°FSea water temperature in Bristol today
As of now, in Bristol, the water temperature is 72.9°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 3.1°F lower than the average recorded on this particular day in recent years. Since yesterday, there was a slight increase in temperature. This indicates a warming trend over the past day. 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 minimum temperature for this date. The maximum temperature recorded for this date was 78.2°F on 2019, while the historical minimum was 72.6°F on 2016.
Daily water temperature in Bristol
| Date |
Current Year
actual* / forecast** |
last year | 10 years average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 8 | 76.2°F | 73.9°F | 73.0°F |
| Jul 9 | 73.7°F | 77.4°F | 73.3°F |
| Jul 10 | 74.1°F | 76.9°F | 73.2°F |
| Jul 11 | 74.6°F | 76.1°F | 73.6°F |
| Jul 12 | 75.4°F | 75.5°F | 73.7°F |
| Jul 13 | 73.5°F | 73.5°F | 73.4°F |
| Jul 14 | 74.5°F | 76.7°F | 74.3°F |
| Jul 15 | 74.6°F | 73.0°F | 74.1°F |
| Jul 16 | 75.3°F | 75.7°F | 74.6°F |
| Jul 17 | 75.0°F | 75.3°F | 75.0°F |
| Jul 18 | 74.4°F | 77.5°F | 75.5°F |
| Jul 19 | 74.3°F | 78.3°F | 75.5°F |
| Jul 20 | 74.1°F | 75.8°F | 75.6°F |
| Jul 21 | 72.6°F | 76.5°F | 75.8°F |
| Jul 22 | 72.9°F | 76.5°F | 76.0°F |
| Jul 23 | 72.9°F | 75.9°F | 76.0°F |
| Jul 24 | 72.4°F | 74.0°F | 75.5°F |
| Jul 25 | 72.4°F | 75.5°F | 75.6°F |
| Jul 26 | 71.7°F | 75.8°F | 74.9°F |
| Jul 27 | 72.2°F | 76.1°F | 75.3°F |
| Jul 28 | 72.2°F | 75.4°F | 75.4°F |
| Jul 29 | 72.5°F | 74.9°F | 75.6°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 |
73.1°F
|
13mi |
| Newport |
69.7°F
|
13mi |
| Plymouth |
63.1°F
|
36mi |
| South Boston |
64.6°F
|
47mi |
| Boston |
64.6°F
|
48mi |
* current water temperature in this city
** straight line distance from Bristol