Water temperature in Key West
86.4
°F
May 14, 05:43
Trend:
stableYesterday:
86.8°FTomorrow:
86.8°F
Sunrise:
Sunset:
Day Length:
13 h. 19 min.Key West in May
Minimum:
69.6°FAverage:
74.7°FMaximum:
77.3°FSea water temperature in Key West today
As of now, in Key West, the water temperature is 86.4°F. Swimming in water of this temperature is considered highly warm and would be enjoyable for everyone. At this temperature, you can comfortably engage in water-based activities for extended periods without experiencing discomfort. Today's reading is 4.7°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 rise a bit.Recent sea temperature and forecast
Today's water temperature is notably higher than the average recorded over the past two weeks, indicating a significant warming trend. It is also close to the historical maximum temperature for this date. The maximum temperature recorded for this date was 84.8°F on 2019, while the historical minimum was 79.6°F on 2020.
Daily water temperature in Key West
| Date |
Current Year
actual* / forecast** |
last year | 10 years average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 30 | 80.7°F | 79.3°F | 80.3°F |
| May 1 | 81.5°F | 79.2°F | 80.4°F |
| May 2 | 81.7°F | 79.2°F | 80.5°F |
| May 3 | 82.7°F | 79.7°F | 80.6°F |
| May 4 | 81.9°F | 79.5°F | 80.9°F |
| May 5 | 81.5°F | 80.9°F | 81.2°F |
| May 6 | 82.5°F | 80.1°F | 81.5°F |
| May 7 | 83.4°F | 82.1°F | 81.8°F |
| May 8 | 83.2°F | 82.2°F | 81.9°F |
| May 9 | 85.3°F | 82.6°F | 82.0°F |
| May 10 | 86.6°F | 82.8°F | 82.2°F |
| May 11 | 85.1°F | 82.7°F | 82.1°F |
| May 12 | 85.9°F | 82.8°F | 82.2°F |
| May 13 | 86.8°F | 82.2°F | 82.1°F |
| May 14 | 86.4°F | 82.1°F | 81.7°F |
| May 15 | 86.8°F | 82.6°F | 82.1°F |
| May 16 | 86.9°F | 82.7°F | 82.2°F |
| May 17 | 87.3°F | 84.4°F | 82.6°F |
| May 18 | 87.4°F | 83.3°F | 82.7°F |
| May 19 | 87.6°F | 85.0°F | 82.8°F |
| May 20 | 87.7°F | 85.3°F | 83.0°F |
| May 21 | 87.9°F | 85.9°F | 83.1°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.