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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.
Sea temperature in Panama City now

75.3

°F

May 16, 09:49

Trend:

increasing

Yesterday:

74.8°F

Tomorrow:

75.7°F

Sunrise:

05:48

Sunset:

19:30

Day Length:

13 h. 42 min.

Panama City in May

Minimum:

55.6°F

Average:

61.7°F

Maximum:

68.6°F

Sea water temperature in Panama City today

As of now, in Panama City, 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 1.8°F lower than the average recorded on this particular day in recent years. Since yesterday, there was a slight 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

The water temperature today is above average for the last two weeks, showing a small increase in temperature. It is also close to the historical minimum temperature for this date. The maximum temperature recorded for this date was 79.7°F on 2023, while the historical minimum was 74.8°F on 2021.

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 76.8°F, with minimum temperature starting at 75.7°F, while the maximum might reach 77.7°F.

Daily water temperature in Panama City

Date Current Year

actual* / forecast**

last year 10 years average
May 2 75.9°F 78.4°F 75.0°F
May 3 73.8°F 78.5°F 75.1°F
May 4 72.7°F 78.0°F 75.3°F
May 5 72.7°F 77.9°F 75.8°F
May 6 74.0°F 77.3°F 76.1°F
May 7 75.2°F 76.3°F 76.3°F
May 8 75.1°F 76.4°F 76.3°F
May 9 75.2°F 77.0°F 76.3°F
May 10 75.3°F 77.0°F 76.2°F
May 11 75.6°F 77.0°F 76.2°F
May 12 75.9°F 77.3°F 76.6°F
May 13 75.8°F 77.7°F 76.7°F
May 14 75.1°F 76.8°F 76.6°F
May 15 74.8°F 77.2°F 76.7°F
May 16 75.3°F 76.6°F 77.1°F
May 17 75.7°F 78.0°F 77.4°F
May 18 75.9°F 76.9°F 77.7°F
May 19 76.6°F 79.8°F 78.3°F
May 20 77.1°F 80.3°F 78.9°F
May 21 77.5°F 80.7°F 79.2°F
May 22 77.5°F 81.2°F 79.3°F
May 23 77.7°F 82.0°F 79.5°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 192 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 62.0°F in Winter, 71.9°F in Spring, 85.1°F in Summer, and 77.8°F in Autumn.