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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

65.9

°F

February 5, 15:48

Trend:

increasing

Yesterday:

64.3°F

Tomorrow:

66.1°F

Sunrise:

07:07

Sunset:

18:15

Day Length:

11 h. 8 min.

Key West in February

Minimum:

70.1°F

Average:

74.9°F

Maximum:

78.0°F

Sea water temperature in Key West today

As of now, in Key West, the water temperature is 65.9°F. Swimming in water of this temperature is generally concidered to be cool, and most people won't really enjoy it. Today's reading is 6.4°F lower than the average recorded on this particular day in recent years. Since yesterday, there was a noticeable increase in temperature. This indicates a warming trend over the past day. According to the forecast, we expect the temperature to rise 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 75.9°F on 2023, while the historical minimum was 67.8°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 histoorical minimum and others when it was close to the historical maximum. The forecast for the upcoming week suggests a gradual increase. The average temperature is expected to rise up to 66.8°F, with minimum temperature starting at 66.1°F, while the maximum might reach 67.5°F.

Daily water temperature in Key West

Date Current Year

actual* / forecast**

last year 10 years average
Jan 22 69.0°F 69.5°F 72.0°F
Jan 23 69.4°F 70.6°F 72.4°F
Jan 24 70.6°F 69.2°F 72.3°F
Jan 25 71.4°F 68.2°F 72.3°F
Jan 26 73.2°F 66.0°F 72.2°F
Jan 27 74.4°F 66.5°F 72.3°F
Jan 28 72.8°F 67.8°F 72.3°F
Jan 29 69.8°F 67.4°F 72.0°F
Jan 30 68.7°F 68.3°F 71.6°F
Jan 31 70.2°F 69.2°F 71.7°F
Feb 1 69.0°F 69.8°F 71.5°F
Feb 2 68.6°F 70.3°F 71.7°F
Feb 3 66.6°F 70.8°F 71.3°F
Feb 4 64.3°F 72.3°F 71.2°F
Feb 5 65.9°F 73.2°F 72.3°F
Feb 6 66.1°F 73.4°F 72.5°F
Feb 7 66.5°F 73.8°F 72.8°F
Feb 8 66.8°F 74.8°F 73.1°F
Feb 9 66.7°F 75.4°F 73.1°F
Feb 10 66.8°F 74.6°F 73.1°F
Feb 11 67.2°F 74.8°F 73.5°F
Feb 12 67.5°F 76.3°F 73.9°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 334 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 February 4, 2026, dipping to 64.3°F. The average readings by season are 74.1°F in Winter, 79.1°F in Spring, 86.4°F in Summer, and 82.9°F in Autumn.