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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

78.6

°F

November 21, 04:29

Trend:

decreasing

Yesterday:

78.7°F

Tomorrow:

78.4°F

Sunrise:

06:48

Sunset:

17:39

Day Length:

10 h. 51 min.

Key West in November

Minimum:

71.4°F

Average:

73.6°F

Maximum:

76.2°F

Sea water temperature in Key West today

As of now, in Key West, the water temperature is 78.6°F. It's safe to say that the water is comfortably warm for various water-related activities. Today's reading is 0.2°F higher 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 also falls within the range of the average temperature recorded for this date, suggesting a consistent weather trend. The maximum temperature recorded for this date was 80.5°F on 2015, while the historical minimum was 77.2°F on 2021.

Over the past two weeks, the water temperature has closely aligned with historical averages for those days. The forecast for the upcoming week shows a gradual cooling trend. The average temperature is expected to be 78.2°F, the minimum temperature may reach 77.8°F, and the maximum might stay at 78.4°F.

Daily water temperature in Key West

Date Current Year

actual* / forecast**

last year 10 years average
Nov 7 79.6°F 77.6°F 79.8°F
Nov 8 79.6°F 78.0°F 79.7°F
Nov 9 79.5°F 78.3°F 79.6°F
Nov 10 79.5°F 79.3°F 79.6°F
Nov 11 79.5°F 79.8°F 79.6°F
Nov 12 79.7°F 81.0°F 79.8°F
Nov 13 79.8°F 80.8°F 79.9°F
Nov 14 79.7°F 80.6°F 79.8°F
Nov 15 80.3°F 79.6°F 79.9°F
Nov 16 80.2°F 79.4°F 79.8°F
Nov 17 79.1°F 79.1°F 79.6°F
Nov 18 79.4°F 79.8°F 79.4°F
Nov 19 78.9°F 79.6°F 79.0°F
Nov 20 78.7°F 78.0°F 78.6°F
Nov 21 78.6°F 78.6°F 78.4°F
Nov 22 78.4°F 78.4°F 78.2°F
Nov 23 78.3°F 78.3°F 78.1°F
Nov 24 78.3°F 78.7°F 78.1°F
Nov 25 78.2°F 79.2°F 78.0°F
Nov 26 78.1°F 79.2°F 77.9°F
Nov 27 78.2°F 79.3°F 78.0°F
Nov 28 77.8°F 78.9°F 77.6°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, the water temperature is comfortable for swimming all year round.
The warmest water in Key West was recorded on August 12, 2023, reaching a 91.4°F. While the coldest temperature occurred on February 4, 2021, dipping to 67.5°F. The average readings by season are 74.4°F in Winter, 79.0°F in Spring, 86.3°F in Summer, and 82.9°F in Autumn.