What is the current water temperature in Cape Coral?

Q: What is the current water temperature in Cape Coral?

As of now, in Cape Coral, the water temperature is 22.54°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.

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Water temperature in Cape Coral

Detailed information about the current water temperature in Cape Coral. The trend over the last two weeks, daily averages, and precise forecast of the water temperature changes. Gain a deeper understanding of seasonal dynamics with monthly statistical analyses covering recent years.

72.6

°F

December 21, 07:32

Trend:

stable

Yesterday:

71.1°F

Tomorrow:

72.4°F

Sunrise:

07:12

Sunset:

17:41

Day Length:

10 h. 29 min.

Cape Coral in December

Minimum:

66.0°F

Average:

68.4°F

Maximum:

71.7°F

Sea water temperature in Cape Coral today

As of now, in Cape Coral, the water temperature is 72.6°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 2.6°F higher than the average recorded on this particular day in recent years. Since yesterday, there was a noticeable increase in temperature. This indicates a warming trend over the past day. According to the forecast, we expect the temperature to fall a bit.

Recent sea temperature and forecast

Today's water temperature is notably higher than the average recorded over the past two weeks, indicating a significant warming trend. It is also close to the historical maximum temperature for this date. The maximum temperature recorded for this date was 74.0°F on 2021, while the historical minimum was 65.4°F on 2023.

latest data

last year

Observations from the last two weeks indicate that the water temperature was in proximity to the lowest values recorded on those days in the past. The forecast for the upcoming week shows a gradual cooling trend. The average temperature is expected to be 72.0°F, the minimum temperature may reach 71.8°F, and the maximum might stay at 72.4°F.

Daily water temperature in Cape Coral

Date	Current Year actual* / forecast**	last year	10 years average
Dec 7	67.0°F	72.4°F	71.6°F
Dec 8	66.5°F	72.2°F	71.7°F
Dec 9	65.8°F	71.3°F	71.3°F
Dec 10	65.4°F	71.5°F	71.2°F
Dec 11	66.0°F	70.3°F	71.0°F
Dec 12	67.4°F	70.6°F	71.2°F
Dec 13	66.4°F	70.7°F	71.1°F
Dec 14	65.1°F	70.5°F	71.0°F
Dec 15	63.8°F	70.2°F	70.9°F
Dec 16	65.8°F	70.0°F	70.9°F
Dec 17	68.2°F	69.7°F	70.9°F
Dec 18	69.2°F	68.5°F	71.0°F
Dec 19	69.8°F	67.5°F	70.7°F
Dec 20	71.1°F	67.5°F	70.7°F
Dec 21	72.6°F	65.4°F	70.0°F
Dec 22	72.4°F	64.6°F	69.8°F
Dec 23	72.3°F	64.8°F	69.7°F
Dec 24	71.9°F	64.2°F	69.3°F
Dec 25	71.8°F	63.9°F	69.2°F
Dec 26	71.9°F	64.0°F	69.3°F
Dec 27	71.8°F	65.0°F	69.2°F
Dec 28	72.0°F	66.1°F	69.4°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.

Sea water temperature in Cape Coral by month

In Cape Coral, the months April through November offer comfortable swimming conditions, which amounts to 249 swimming days.

The warmest water in Cape Coral was recorded on August 12, 2023, reaching a 89.6°F. While the coldest temperature occurred on January 18, 2023, dipping to 60.8°F. The average readings by season are 69.3°F in Winter, 77.2°F in Spring, 86.1°F in Summer, and 80.8°F in Autumn.