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Water temperature in Key West

Detailed information about the current water temperature in Key West. 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 Key West now

76.8

°F

November 20, 16:31

Trend:

stable

Yesterday:

76.4°F

Tomorrow:

76.7°F

Sunrise:

06:46

Sunset:

17:39

Day Length:

10 h. 53 min.

Key West in November

Minimum:

68.5°F

Average:

73.1°F

Maximum:

76.2°F

Sea water temperature in Key West today

As of now, in Key West, the water temperature is 76.8°F. It's safe to say that the water is comfortably warm for various water-related activities. Today's reading is 1.8°F lower than the average recorded on this particular day in recent years. Since yesterday, there was a slight increase in temperature. This indicates a warming trend over the past day. According to the forecast, we expect the temperature to stay about the same.

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 80.4°F on 2015, while the historical minimum was 77.5°F on 2021.

The water temperature over the last two weeks displayed soome variability. While the two week average stayed close to the historical average, there were some days when the temperature was close to the minimum recorded over the past years. The forecast for the upcoming week shows a gradual cooling trend. The average temperature is expected to be 76.2°F, the minimum temperature may reach 75.7°F, and the maximum might stay at 76.7°F.

Daily water temperature in Key West

Date Current Year

actual* / forecast**

last year 10 years average
Nov 6 79.1°F 79.3°F 80.2°F
Nov 7 79.9°F 79.6°F 80.0°F
Nov 8 79.6°F 79.6°F 79.9°F
Nov 9 80.4°F 79.6°F 79.9°F
Nov 10 80.7°F 79.6°F 79.8°F
Nov 11 80.9°F 79.7°F 80.0°F
Nov 12 80.6°F 79.8°F 80.1°F
Nov 13 79.9°F 79.9°F 80.1°F
Nov 14 78.4°F 79.6°F 79.9°F
Nov 15 77.0°F 80.3°F 79.9°F
Nov 16 75.3°F 80.2°F 79.7°F
Nov 17 74.8°F 79.1°F 79.4°F
Nov 18 75.5°F 79.4°F 79.1°F
Nov 19 76.4°F 78.9°F 78.9°F
Nov 20 76.8°F 78.7°F 78.6°F
Nov 21 76.7°F 78.6°F 78.5°F
Nov 22 76.3°F 77.0°F 78.1°F
Nov 23 76.3°F 77.3°F 78.1°F
Nov 24 76.2°F 75.8°F 78.0°F
Nov 25 76.0°F 75.4°F 77.8°F
Nov 26 75.7°F 74.2°F 77.6°F
Nov 27 75.9°F 74.7°F 77.7°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 Key West by month

In Key West, almost every month besides January is comfortable for swimming. Which amounts to 333 swimming days.
The warmest water in Key West was recorded on August 12, 2023, reaching a 91.4°F. While the coldest temperature occurred on January 26, 2025, dipping to 66.0°F. The average readings by season are 74.2°F in Winter, 79.1°F in Spring, 86.4°F in Summer, and 82.9°F in Autumn.