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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

79.0

°F

May 20, 01:40

Trend:

increasing

Yesterday:

78.4°F

Tomorrow:

79.3°F

Sunrise:

05:46

Sunset:

19:33

Day Length:

13 h. 47 min.

Panama City in May

Minimum:

55.6°F

Average:

62.4°F

Maximum:

68.6°F

Sea water temperature in Panama City today

As of now, in Panama City, the water temperature is 79.0°F. It's safe to say that the water is comfortably warm for various water-related activities. Today's reading is 0.5°F higher 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

Today's water temperature is slightly lower than the average registered over the last two weeks, indicating a slight cooling 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 80.9°F on 2022, while the historical minimum was 75.5°F on 2014.

Observations from the last two weeks indicate that the water temperature was in proximity to the highest values recorded on those days in the past. The forecast for the upcoming week suggests a gradual increase. The average temperature is expected to rise up to 79.9°F, with minimum temperature starting at 79.3°F, while the maximum might reach 80.5°F.

Daily water temperature in Panama City

Date Current Year

actual* / forecast**

last year 10 years average
May 6 78.2°F 73.1°F 75.6°F
May 7 79.4°F 72.6°F 76.0°F
May 8 79.4°F 73.9°F 76.1°F
May 9 80.4°F 74.8°F 76.1°F
May 10 80.6°F 75.8°F 76.2°F
May 11 80.6°F 76.4°F 76.2°F
May 12 81.0°F 77.0°F 76.6°F
May 13 81.2°F 78.3°F 76.7°F
May 14 81.3°F 77.9°F 76.8°F
May 15 77.1°F 77.9°F 76.8°F
May 16 78.1°F 79.7°F 77.0°F
May 17 78.2°F 79.7°F 77.1°F
May 18 78.4°F 79.8°F 77.6°F
May 19 78.4°F 80.0°F 77.9°F
May 20 79.0°F 80.0°F 78.5°F
May 21 79.3°F 80.4°F 78.8°F
May 22 79.5°F 80.6°F 79.0°F
May 23 79.6°F 81.2°F 79.1°F
May 24 80.0°F 81.1°F 79.5°F
May 25 80.2°F 80.2°F 79.7°F
May 26 80.5°F 79.0°F 79.9°F
May 27 80.5°F 78.8°F 80.0°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 193 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 62.4°F in Winter, 71.4°F in Spring, 84.8°F in Summer, and 77.9°F in Autumn.