What is the current water temperature in Plymouth?

Q: What is the current water temperature in Plymouth?

As of now, in Plymouth, the water temperature is 2.51°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 Plymouth

Detailed information about the current water temperature in Plymouth. 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.

36.5

°F

January 26, 12:22

Trend:

stable

Yesterday:

36.3°F

Tomorrow:

36.2°F

Sunrise:

07:01

Sunset:

16:50

Day Length:

9 h. 49 min.

Plymouth in February

Minimum:

40.1°F

Average:

42.2°F

Maximum:

45.9°F

Sea water temperature in Plymouth today

As of now, in Plymouth, the water temperature is 36.5°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 2.7°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 fall 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 is also close to the historical minimum temperature for this date. The maximum temperature recorded for this date was 41.4°F on 2017, while the historical minimum was 37.2°F on 2018.

latest data

last year

Observations from the last two weeks indicate that the water temperature was in proximity to the lowest values recorded on those days in the past. Over the next week, the forecast shows a steady trend, with temperatures staying close to the average of 36.2°F. Both minimum and maximum temperatures expected to be close to the average, offering a week of stable water conditions.

Daily water temperature in Plymouth

Date	Current Year actual* / forecast**	last year	10 years average
Jan 12	37.0°F	37.2°F	40.3°F
Jan 13	38.0°F	37.7°F	40.6°F
Jan 14	37.7°F	37.7°F	40.5°F
Jan 15	37.8°F	37.6°F	40.4°F
Jan 16	39.0°F	38.9°F	40.6°F
Jan 17	37.3°F	38.7°F	40.3°F
Jan 18	37.4°F	38.8°F	40.0°F
Jan 19	37.6°F	38.6°F	39.8°F
Jan 20	36.0°F	38.8°F	39.5°F
Jan 21	37.0°F	38.0°F	39.4°F
Jan 22	37.0°F	38.4°F	39.3°F
Jan 23	34.5°F	38.4°F	39.0°F
Jan 24	36.0°F	38.9°F	39.3°F
Jan 25	36.3°F	37.9°F	39.0°F
Jan 26	36.5°F	37.7°F	39.3°F
Jan 27	36.2°F	37.6°F	39.0°F
Jan 28	36.3°F	38.1°F	39.1°F
Jan 29	36.4°F	37.5°F	39.2°F
Jan 30	36.4°F	37.6°F	39.1°F
Jan 31	36.2°F	37.0°F	38.9°F
Feb 1	36.1°F	37.0°F	38.8°F
Feb 2	36.0°F	35.7°F	38.7°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 Plymouth by month

In an average year, Plymouth offers no days when the water temperature is warm enough to swim comfortably.

The warmest water in Plymouth was recorded on July 31, 2020, reaching a 76.3°F. While the coldest temperature occurred on February 22, 2025, dipping to 32.9°F. The average readings by season are 41.1°F in Winter, 45.1°F in Spring, 65.2°F in Summer, and 58.8°F in Autumn.

Popular neighboring cities and resorts

City	Water temperature*	Distance**
South Boston	36.7°F	32mi
Boston	36.7°F	34mi
Bristol	35.4°F	36mi
Providence	36.4°F	39mi

* current water temperature in this city

** straight line distance from Plymouth