Water temperature in Bristol
71.2
°F
September 14, 14:31
Trend:
decreasingYesterday:
71.5°FTomorrow:
70.7°F
Sunrise:
Sunset:
Day Length:
12 h. 33 min.Bristol in September
Minimum:
33.9°FAverage:
39.8°FMaximum:
43.1°FSea water temperature in Bristol today
As of now, in Bristol, the water temperature is 71.2°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 about the same as 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 also aligns closely with the historical average temperature for this date, indicating a typical climate pattern. The maximum temperature recorded for this date was 76.3°F on 2023, while the historical minimum was 67.6°F on 2017.
Daily water temperature in Bristol
| Date |
Current Year
actual* / forecast** |
last year | 10 years average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 31 | 73.7°F | 71.3°F | 73.0°F |
| Sep 1 | 74.4°F | 70.8°F | 72.9°F |
| Sep 2 | 72.5°F | 70.4°F | 72.4°F |
| Sep 3 | 71.8°F | 70.2°F | 71.8°F |
| Sep 4 | 73.2°F | 70.4°F | 71.7°F |
| Sep 5 | 74.6°F | 70.5°F | 71.8°F |
| Sep 6 | 73.0°F | 72.4°F | 72.2°F |
| Sep 7 | 71.4°F | 71.1°F | 72.0°F |
| Sep 8 | 71.4°F | 70.9°F | 71.7°F |
| Sep 9 | 71.5°F | 71.2°F | 71.5°F |
| Sep 10 | 71.3°F | 70.1°F | 71.2°F |
| Sep 11 | 73.2°F | 68.5°F | 71.1°F |
| Sep 12 | 71.7°F | 68.6°F | 70.6°F |
| Sep 13 | 71.5°F | 68.6°F | 71.2°F |
| Sep 14 | 71.2°F | 69.0°F | 71.0°F |
| Sep 15 | 70.7°F | 70.0°F | 70.5°F |
| Sep 16 | 70.6°F | 69.8°F | 70.4°F |
| Sep 17 | 70.2°F | 69.6°F | 70.1°F |
| Sep 18 | 69.9°F | 69.7°F | 69.8°F |
| Sep 19 | 69.4°F | 67.9°F | 69.2°F |
| Sep 20 | 69.3°F | 69.2°F | 69.1°F |
| Sep 21 | 69.1°F | 69.1°F | 68.9°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 |
70.6°F
|
13mi |
| Newport |
68.2°F
|
13mi |
| Plymouth |
65.5°F
|
36mi |
| South Boston |
66.1°F
|
47mi |
| Boston |
66.1°F
|
48mi |
* current water temperature in this city
** straight line distance from Bristol