What is the current water temperature in Panama City?

Q: What is the current water temperature in Panama City?

As of now, in Panama City, the water temperature is 12.6°F. Swimming in water of this temperature is considered as extremely cold, and there's a substantial risk of hypothermia if exposed for more than a brief duration.

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Water temperature in Panama City

Detailed information about the current water temperature in Panama City. 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.

54.7

°F

January 21, 18:28

Trend:

stable

Yesterday:

56.5°F

Tomorrow:

54.7°F

Sunrise:

06:38

Sunset:

17:10

Day Length:

10 h. 32 min.

Panama City in January

Minimum:

55.2°F

Average:

62.4°F

Maximum:

69.5°F

Sea water temperature in Panama City today

As of now, in Panama City, the water temperature is 54.7°F. Swimming in water of this temperature is considered as extremely cold, and there's a substantial risk of hypothermia if exposed for more than a brief duration. Today's reading is 5.7°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 stay about the same.

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 64.7°F on 2020, while the historical minimum was 52.6°F on 2024.

latest data

last year

Over the last two weeks, the water temperature has stayed slightly lower than historical averages for those days. Over the next week, the forecast shows a steady trend, with temperatures staying close to the average of 54.5°F. Both minimum and maximum temperatures expected to be close to the average, offering a week of stable water conditions.

Daily water temperature in Panama City

Date	Current Year actual* / forecast**	last year	10 years average
Jan 7	61.4°F	57.1°F	62.1°F
Jan 8	61.6°F	55.6°F	61.7°F
Jan 9	59.0°F	56.0°F	61.5°F
Jan 10	58.0°F	56.9°F	61.1°F
Jan 11	57.5°F	55.2°F	60.8°F
Jan 12	57.8°F	55.4°F	60.8°F
Jan 13	58.2°F	55.3°F	61.1°F
Jan 14	58.2°F	55.4°F	60.6°F
Jan 15	57.8°F	55.2°F	60.5°F
Jan 16	58.1°F	53.9°F	60.4°F
Jan 17	58.4°F	54.6°F	60.5°F
Jan 18	58.1°F	54.5°F	60.3°F
Jan 19	58.5°F	55.7°F	60.3°F
Jan 20	56.5°F	54.2°F	59.9°F
Jan 21	54.7°F	52.6°F	60.4°F
Jan 22	54.7°F	52.9°F	60.4°F
Jan 23	54.8°F	53.0°F	60.5°F
Jan 24	54.8°F	53.8°F	60.5°F
Jan 25	54.4°F	54.5°F	60.1°F
Jan 26	54.3°F	53.3°F	60.0°F
Jan 27	54.2°F	53.7°F	59.9°F
Jan 28	54.1°F	53.6°F	59.8°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 Panama City by month

In Panama City, the months May through October offer comfortable swimming conditions, which amounts to 194 swimming days.

The warmest water in Panama City was recorded on August 16, 2023, reaching a 89.0°F. While the coldest temperature occurred on January 21, 2024, dipping to 52.6°F. The average readings by season are 62.3°F in Winter, 71.7°F in Spring, 85.0°F in Summer, and 78.0°F in Autumn.