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Water temperature in Gulfport

Detailed information about the current water temperature in Gulfport. 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.
Sea temperature in Gulfport now

56.3

°F

December 13, 13:53

Trend:

decreasing

Yesterday:

56.9°F

Tomorrow:

56.1°F

Sunrise:

06:44

Sunset:

16:57

Day Length:

10 h. 13 min.

Gulfport in December

Minimum:

54.1°F

Average:

56.7°F

Maximum:

61.4°F

Sea water temperature in Gulfport today

As of now, in Gulfport, the water temperature is 56.3°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 4.8°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 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 67.1°F on 2022, while the historical minimum was 56.0°F on 2024.

Over the last two weeks, the water temperature has stayed slightly above than historical averages for those days. The forecast for the upcoming week shows a gradual cooling trend. The average temperature is expected to be 55.6°F, the minimum temperature may reach 54.7°F, and the maximum might stay at 56.1°F.

Daily water temperature in Gulfport

Date Current Year

actual* / forecast**

last year 10 years average
Nov 29 66.2°F 65.3°F 64.6°F
Nov 30 65.7°F 64.9°F 64.3°F
Dec 1 65.4°F 64.5°F 63.9°F
Dec 2 65.3°F 61.7°F 63.7°F
Dec 3 65.4°F 59.9°F 63.3°F
Dec 4 65.2°F 59.5°F 63.1°F
Dec 5 65.2°F 59.2°F 63.1°F
Dec 6 65.0°F 59.5°F 63.1°F
Dec 7 64.8°F 59.4°F 62.7°F
Dec 8 64.4°F 58.9°F 62.5°F
Dec 9 63.2°F 58.7°F 62.3°F
Dec 10 61.6°F 60.2°F 62.0°F
Dec 11 59.5°F 60.2°F 62.0°F
Dec 12 56.9°F 59.0°F 61.4°F
Dec 13 56.3°F 56.0°F 61.1°F
Dec 14 56.1°F 55.8°F 60.9°F
Dec 15 56.1°F 55.6°F 60.9°F
Dec 16 56.0°F 57.3°F 60.9°F
Dec 17 56.1°F 58.5°F 61.0°F
Dec 18 55.5°F 59.3°F 60.3°F
Dec 19 54.7°F 60.5°F 59.6°F
Dec 20 55.0°F 59.7°F 59.8°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 Gulfport by month

In Gulfport, the months May through October offer comfortable swimming conditions, which amounts to 183 swimming days.
The warmest water in Gulfport was recorded on August 5, 2023, reaching a 89.7°F. While the coldest temperature occurred on January 18, 2021, dipping to 49.7°F. The average readings by season are 58.9°F in Winter, 71.7°F in Spring, 85.3°F in Summer, and 76.1°F in Autumn.