Water temperature in Bristol
71.1
°F
September 7, 08:28
Trend:
decreasingYesterday:
72.4°FTomorrow:
70.8°F
Sunrise:
Sunset:
Day Length:
12 h. 52 min.Bristol in September
Minimum:
33.9°FAverage:
40.5°FMaximum:
43.1°FSea water temperature in Bristol today
As of now, in Bristol, the water temperature is 71.1°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 0.9°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 closely matches the previous two weeks' average, indicating a stable 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 76.7°F on 2018, while the historical minimum was 68.4°F on 2017.
Daily water temperature in Bristol
| Date |
Current Year
actual* / forecast** |
last year | 10 years average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 24 | 70.8°F | 71.3°F | 72.9°F |
| Aug 25 | 71.1°F | 72.3°F | 73.1°F |
| Aug 26 | 72.3°F | 73.2°F | 73.3°F |
| Aug 27 | 72.2°F | 73.0°F | 73.7°F |
| Aug 28 | 71.6°F | 72.4°F | 73.3°F |
| Aug 29 | 71.7°F | 73.2°F | 73.1°F |
| Aug 30 | 71.8°F | 72.5°F | 72.7°F |
| Aug 31 | 71.3°F | 71.7°F | 72.8°F |
| Sep 1 | 70.8°F | 71.9°F | 72.7°F |
| Sep 2 | 70.4°F | 71.8°F | 72.4°F |
| Sep 3 | 70.2°F | 71.2°F | 71.8°F |
| Sep 4 | 70.4°F | 70.7°F | 71.5°F |
| Sep 5 | 70.5°F | 70.7°F | 71.5°F |
| Sep 6 | 72.4°F | 70.5°F | 72.0°F |
| Sep 7 | 71.1°F | 70.8°F | 72.0°F |
| Sep 8 | 70.8°F | 69.7°F | 71.7°F |
| Sep 9 | 70.6°F | 70.1°F | 71.5°F |
| Sep 10 | 70.4°F | 69.7°F | 71.3°F |
| Sep 11 | 70.3°F | 69.9°F | 71.2°F |
| Sep 12 | 69.8°F | 70.2°F | 70.7°F |
| Sep 13 | 70.4°F | 69.6°F | 71.2°F |
| Sep 14 | 70.2°F | 69.1°F | 71.1°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 |
71.5°F
|
13mi |
| Newport |
69.1°F
|
13mi |
| Plymouth |
67.0°F
|
36mi |
| South Boston |
66.1°F
|
47mi |
| Boston |
65.0°F
|
48mi |
* current water temperature in this city
** straight line distance from Bristol