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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

78.8

°F

April 26, 06:21

Trend:

increasing

Yesterday:

77.4°F

Tomorrow:

78.8°F

Sunrise:

06:56

Sunset:

19:54

Day Length:

12 h. 58 min.

Key West in May

Minimum:

69.6°F

Average:

74.7°F

Maximum:

77.3°F

Sea water temperature in Key West today

As of now, in Key West, the water temperature is 78.8°F. It's safe to say that the water is comfortably warm for various water-related activities. Today's reading is 1.0°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 stay about the same.

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 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 82.8°F on 2020, while the historical minimum was 77.6°F on 2017.

Over the last two weeks, the water temperature has stayed slightly lower than historical averages for those days. The forecast for the upcoming week suggests a gradual increase. The average temperature is expected to rise up to 79.2°F, with minimum temperature starting at 78.8°F, while the maximum might reach 79.4°F.

Daily water temperature in Key West

Date Current Year

actual* / forecast**

last year 10 years average
Apr 12 78.2°F 76.7°F 78.2°F
Apr 13 77.7°F 76.4°F 78.2°F
Apr 14 76.6°F 75.5°F 78.1°F
Apr 15 77.1°F 75.9°F 78.1°F
Apr 16 76.2°F 76.4°F 78.5°F
Apr 17 77.0°F 76.2°F 78.7°F
Apr 18 77.4°F 77.1°F 78.9°F
Apr 19 77.8°F 77.3°F 78.9°F
Apr 20 78.7°F 77.2°F 79.1°F
Apr 21 79.2°F 77.3°F 79.1°F
Apr 22 79.5°F 77.2°F 79.0°F
Apr 23 78.2°F 78.4°F 78.9°F
Apr 24 78.4°F 78.4°F 79.3°F
Apr 25 77.4°F 78.0°F 79.3°F
Apr 26 78.8°F 78.2°F 79.8°F
Apr 27 78.8°F 79.0°F 79.8°F
Apr 28 79.0°F 79.3°F 80.0°F
Apr 29 79.0°F 79.0°F 80.0°F
Apr 30 79.3°F 79.3°F 80.3°F
May 1 79.3°F 79.2°F 80.3°F
May 2 79.3°F 79.2°F 80.3°F
May 3 79.4°F 79.7°F 80.4°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 332 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 7, 2026, dipping to 64.1°F. The average readings by season are 74.0°F in Winter, 79.1°F in Spring, 86.4°F in Summer, and 82.9°F in Autumn.