Water temperature in Bristol
72.5
°F
July 31, 06:14
Trend:
decreasingYesterday:
73.0°FTomorrow:
72.1°F
Sunrise:
Sunset:
Day Length:
14 h. 26 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 72.5°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 3.0°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 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 78.9°F on 2020, while the historical minimum was 69.9°F on 2017.
Daily water temperature in Bristol
| Date |
Current Year
actual* / forecast** |
last year | 10 years average |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | 75.5°F |
| Jul 22 | 72.8°F | 76.5°F | 75.7°F |
| Jul 23 | 74.1°F | 75.9°F | 75.9°F |
| Jul 24 | 72.5°F | 74.0°F | 75.2°F |
| Jul 25 | 73.3°F | 75.5°F | 75.4°F |
| Jul 26 | 74.8°F | 75.8°F | 74.8°F |
| Jul 27 | 73.7°F | 76.1°F | 75.2°F |
| Jul 28 | 73.8°F | 75.4°F | 75.2°F |
| Jul 29 | 73.9°F | 74.9°F | 75.4°F |
| Jul 30 | 73.0°F | 77.7°F | 75.5°F |
| Jul 31 | 72.5°F | 77.6°F | 75.5°F |
| Aug 1 | 72.1°F | 77.1°F | 75.2°F |
| Aug 2 | 72.0°F | 75.6°F | 75.0°F |
| Aug 3 | 72.0°F | 73.6°F | 75.0°F |
| Aug 4 | 72.0°F | 72.4°F | 75.1°F |
| Aug 5 | 71.8°F | 72.1°F | 74.8°F |
| Aug 6 | 72.1°F | 73.5°F | 75.1°F |
| Aug 7 | 71.9°F | 73.1°F | 74.9°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 |
72.4°F
|
13mi |
| Newport |
69.8°F
|
13mi |
| Plymouth |
67.7°F
|
36mi |
| South Boston |
66.5°F
|
47mi |
| Boston |
67.6°F
|
48mi |
* current water temperature in this city
** straight line distance from Bristol