Water temperature in Bristol
76.6
°F
August 15, 10:09
Trend:
decreasingYesterday:
77.1°FTomorrow:
76.3°F
Sunrise:
Sunset:
Day Length:
13 h. 52 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 76.6°F. It's safe to say that the water is comfortably warm for various water-related activities. Today's reading is 1.3°F higher 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
The water temperature today is above average for the last two weeks, showing a small increase in temperature. 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 78.6°F on 2020, while the historical minimum was 72.1°F on 2017.
Daily water temperature in Bristol
| Date |
Current Year
actual* / forecast** |
last year | 10 years average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 1 | 71.7°F | 77.1°F | 74.9°F |
| Aug 2 | 73.0°F | 75.6°F | 74.8°F |
| Aug 3 | 73.8°F | 73.6°F | 74.9°F |
| Aug 4 | 74.5°F | 72.4°F | 75.0°F |
| Aug 5 | 74.5°F | 72.1°F | 74.8°F |
| Aug 6 | 74.1°F | 73.5°F | 75.0°F |
| Aug 7 | 76.5°F | 73.1°F | 75.1°F |
| Aug 8 | 76.3°F | 72.4°F | 74.9°F |
| Aug 9 | 79.3°F | 73.1°F | 75.7°F |
| 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 | 75.4°F |
| Aug 16 | 76.3°F | 75.6°F | 75.1°F |
| Aug 17 | 76.1°F | 73.9°F | 74.8°F |
| Aug 18 | 75.5°F | 75.8°F | 74.2°F |
| Aug 19 | 74.8°F | 74.8°F | 73.6°F |
| Aug 20 | 75.1°F | 74.3°F | 73.9°F |
| Aug 21 | 75.0°F | 73.2°F | 73.7°F |
| Aug 22 | 74.8°F | 71.3°F | 73.5°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 |
76.6°F
|
13mi |
| Newport |
72.8°F
|
13mi |
| Plymouth |
69.0°F
|
36mi |
| South Boston |
68.4°F
|
47mi |
| Boston |
68.4°F
|
48mi |
* current water temperature in this city
** straight line distance from Bristol