What is the current water temperature in Key West?

As of now, in Key West, the water temperature is 24.04°F. It's safe to say that the water is comfortably warm for various water-related activities.

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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.

75.3

°F

November 16, 04:36

Trend:

decreasing

Yesterday:

77.0°F

Tomorrow:

75.0°F

Sunrise:

06:44

Sunset:

17:40

Day Length:

10 h. 56 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 75.3°F. It's safe to say that the water is comfortably warm for various water-related activities. 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 81.6°F on 2018, while the historical minimum was 78.7°F on 2016.

latest data

last year

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 74.0°F, the minimum temperature may reach 73.3°F, and the maximum might stay at 75.0°F.

Daily water temperature in Key West

Date	Current Year actual* / forecast**	last year	10 years average
Nov 2	79.8°F	79.7°F	80.9°F
Nov 3	79.4°F	79.2°F	80.7°F
Nov 4	78.7°F	79.4°F	80.6°F
Nov 5	79.7°F	79.4°F	80.5°F
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	80.1°F
Nov 17	75.0°F	79.1°F	79.8°F
Nov 18	74.6°F	79.4°F	79.4°F
Nov 19	74.3°F	78.9°F	79.1°F
Nov 20	73.8°F	78.7°F	78.6°F
Nov 21	73.7°F	78.6°F	78.5°F
Nov 22	73.3°F	77.0°F	78.1°F
Nov 23	73.3°F	77.3°F	78.1°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.

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 83.0°F in Autumn.