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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.
Sea temperature in Port Arthur now

54.2

°F

January 21, 18:36

Trend:

increasing

Yesterday:

54.1°F

Tomorrow:

54.3°F

Sunrise:

07:11

Sunset:

17:44

Day Length:

10 h. 33 min.

Port Arthur in January

Minimum:

56.0°F

Average:

60.6°F

Maximum:

67.1°F

Sea water temperature in Port Arthur today

As of now, in Port Arthur, the water temperature is 54.2°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 3.6°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 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 62.5°F on 2017, while the historical minimum was 52.1°F on 2018.

Over the past two weeks, the water temperature has closely aligned with historical averages for those days. The forecast for the upcoming week shows a gradual cooling trend. The average temperature is expected to be 53.4°F, the minimum temperature may reach 52.8°F, and the maximum might stay at 54.3°F.

Daily water temperature in Port Arthur

Date Current Year

actual* / forecast**

last year 10 years average
Jan 7 60.7°F 53.2°F 59.1°F
Jan 8 59.7°F 53.3°F 58.7°F
Jan 9 59.1°F 53.6°F 58.3°F
Jan 10 58.8°F 54.5°F 58.2°F
Jan 11 58.5°F 54.9°F 57.8°F
Jan 12 58.3°F 56.1°F 58.0°F
Jan 13 58.4°F 57.4°F 58.2°F
Jan 14 57.6°F 56.6°F 57.9°F
Jan 15 57.5°F 56.3°F 57.6°F
Jan 16 57.5°F 56.5°F 57.8°F
Jan 17 57.5°F 56.4°F 57.5°F
Jan 18 57.7°F 56.7°F 57.1°F
Jan 19 55.8°F 56.9°F 57.4°F
Jan 20 54.1°F 56.5°F 57.7°F
Jan 21 54.2°F 56.0°F 57.9°F
Jan 22 54.3°F 56.0°F 58.0°F
Jan 23 54.1°F 56.1°F 57.7°F
Jan 24 53.5°F 56.1°F 57.1°F
Jan 25 53.3°F 56.2°F 56.9°F
Jan 26 52.9°F 55.9°F 56.5°F
Jan 27 52.8°F 55.0°F 56.5°F
Jan 28 53.3°F 55.3°F 56.9°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 59.9°F in Winter, 71.5°F in Spring, 85.7°F in Summer, and 77.3°F in Autumn.