What is the current water temperature in Gibraltar?

Q: What is the current water temperature in Gibraltar?

As of now, in Gibraltar, the water temperature is 0.49°F. Swimming in water of this temperature is considered as extremely cold, and there's a substantial risk of hypothermia if exposed for more than a brief duration.

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Water temperature in Gibraltar

Detailed information about the current water temperature in Gibraltar. 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.

32.9

°F

December 14, 20:25

Trend:

stable

Yesterday:

33.4°F

Tomorrow:

33.0°F

Sunrise:

07:53

Sunset:

17:02

Day Length:

9 h. 9 min.

Gibraltar in December

Minimum:

32.1°F

Average:

35.0°F

Maximum:

37.1°F

Water temperature in Gibraltar today

As of now, in Gibraltar, the water temperature is 32.9°F. Swimming in water of this temperature is considered as extremely cold, and there's a substantial risk of hypothermia if exposed for more than a brief duration. Today's reading is 5.3°F lower than the average recorded on this particular day in recent years. The water temperature remains approximately unchanged from yesterday. According to the forecast, we expect the temperature to stay about the same.

Recent water 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 43.5°F on 2015, while the historical minimum was 35.0°F on 2018.

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 displays a degree of variability. While the average temperature will hold relatively steady at 33.1°F, the minimum temperature may go down to 32.0°F, and the maximum might reach 37.1°F.

Daily water temperature in Gibraltar

Date	Current Year actual* / forecast**	last year	10 years average
Nov 30	41.1°F	45.5°F	42.1°F
Dec 1	41.1°F	44.5°F	42.2°F
Dec 2	39.9°F	44.1°F	42.0°F
Dec 3	40.0°F	43.8°F	41.7°F
Dec 4	40.1°F	43.1°F	41.6°F
Dec 5	38.8°F	42.8°F	41.2°F
Dec 6	38.7°F	42.6°F	40.9°F
Dec 7	38.5°F	40.6°F	40.7°F
Dec 8	37.6°F	39.4°F	40.0°F
Dec 9	35.8°F	35.7°F	38.9°F
Dec 10	35.2°F	36.1°F	38.3°F
Dec 11	34.8°F	35.6°F	38.1°F
Dec 12	33.9°F	35.7°F	37.6°F
Dec 13	33.4°F	37.0°F	37.8°F
Dec 14	32.9°F	36.4°F	38.2°F
Dec 15	33.0°F	36.0°F	38.2°F
Dec 16	32.5°F	36.0°F	37.7°F
Dec 17	32.3°F	36.0°F	37.5°F
Dec 18	32.4°F	35.4°F	37.7°F
Dec 19	32.4°F	35.3°F	37.7°F
Dec 20	32.0°F	35.3°F	37.3°F
Dec 21	37.1°F	35.2°F	37.1°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.

Water temperature in Gibraltar by month

In Gibraltar, the months July through August offer comfortable swimming conditions, which amounts to 57 swimming days.

The warmest water in Gibraltar was recorded on August 14, 2016, reaching a 79.6°F. While the coldest temperature occurred on January 3, 2018, dipping to 32.0°F. The average readings by season are 35.8°F in Winter, 45.3°F in Spring, 71.8°F in Summer, and 59.1°F in Autumn.