What is the current water temperature in Port Arthur?

Q: What is the current water temperature in Port Arthur?

As of now, in Port Arthur, the water temperature is 17.76°F. Swimming in water of this temperature is generally concidered to be cool, and most people won't really enjoy it.

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Water temperature in Port Arthur

Detailed information about the current water temperature in Port Arthur. 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.

64.0

°F

December 21, 12:23

Trend:

decreasing

Yesterday:

64.7°F

Tomorrow:

63.4°F

Sunrise:

07:08

Sunset:

17:21

Day Length:

10 h. 13 min.

Port Arthur in December

Minimum:

55.4°F

Average:

57.7°F

Maximum:

64.0°F

Sea water temperature in Port Arthur today

As of now, in Port Arthur, the water temperature is 64.0°F. Swimming in water of this temperature is generally concidered to be cool, and most people won't really enjoy it. Today's reading is 2.7°F higher 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 fall a bit.

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 is also close to the historical maximum temperature for this date. The maximum temperature recorded for this date was 64.6°F on 2021, while the historical minimum was 58.8°F on 2023.

latest data

last year

Over the last two weeks, the water temperature has stayed slightly lower than historical averages for those days. The forecast for the upcoming week shows a gradual cooling trend. The average temperature is expected to be 63.2°F, the minimum temperature may reach 62.9°F, and the maximum might stay at 63.4°F.

Daily water temperature in Port Arthur

Date	Current Year actual* / forecast**	last year	10 years average
Dec 7	63.2°F	63.9°F	64.3°F
Dec 8	63.0°F	61.7°F	63.9°F
Dec 9	62.8°F	61.4°F	63.6°F
Dec 10	62.7°F	61.3°F	63.6°F
Dec 11	62.6°F	62.0°F	63.2°F
Dec 12	62.0°F	61.7°F	63.2°F
Dec 13	61.6°F	61.3°F	62.7°F
Dec 14	61.3°F	60.9°F	62.3°F
Dec 15	61.2°F	58.7°F	62.1°F
Dec 16	61.2°F	58.0°F	62.3°F
Dec 17	63.0°F	57.9°F	62.4°F
Dec 18	64.5°F	57.7°F	62.1°F
Dec 19	64.3°F	58.5°F	62.0°F
Dec 20	64.7°F	58.7°F	62.1°F
Dec 21	64.0°F	58.8°F	61.3°F
Dec 22	63.4°F	58.4°F	60.7°F
Dec 23	62.9°F	58.7°F	60.2°F
Dec 24	63.2°F	59.3°F	60.6°F
Dec 25	63.3°F	60.4°F	60.6°F
Dec 26	63.2°F	59.8°F	60.5°F
Dec 27	63.1°F	59.6°F	60.4°F
Dec 28	63.3°F	59.1°F	60.6°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 Port Arthur by month

In Port Arthur, the months May through October offer comfortable swimming conditions, which amounts to 189 swimming days.

The warmest water in Port Arthur was recorded on August 4, 2023, reaching a 89.7°F. While the coldest temperature occurred on January 18, 2021, dipping to 50.7°F. The average readings by season are 59.8°F in Winter, 71.2°F in Spring, 85.5°F in Summer, and 77.1°F in Autumn.