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 17.2°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.

63.0

°F

December 25, 18:54

Trend:

increasing

Yesterday:

59.8°F

Tomorrow:

63.1°F

Sunrise:

07:09

Sunset:

17:23

Day Length:

10 h. 14 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 63.0°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 2.6°F higher than the average recorded on this particular day in recent years. Since yesterday, there was a noticeable 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 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 63.0°F on 2021, while the historical minimum was 58.2°F on 2024.

latest data

last year

The water temperature over the last two weeks displayed soome variability. While the two week average stayed close to the historical average, there were some days when the temperature was close to the minimum recorded over the past years. Over the next week, the forecast shows a steady trend, with temperatures staying close to the average of 63.1°F. Both minimum and maximum temperatures expected to be close to the average, offering a week of stable water conditions.

Daily water temperature in Port Arthur

Date	Current Year actual* / forecast**	last year	10 years average
Jan 1	63.2°F	64.8°F	60.6°F
Dec 11	62.2°F	62.6°F	63.2°F
Dec 12	60.0°F	62.0°F	63.0°F
Dec 13	60.0°F	61.6°F	62.5°F
Dec 14	60.4°F	61.3°F	62.2°F
Dec 15	61.0°F	61.2°F	62.0°F
Dec 16	60.5°F	61.2°F	61.9°F
Dec 17	60.2°F	63.0°F	62.1°F
Dec 18	60.1°F	64.5°F	61.9°F
Dec 19	58.2°F	64.3°F	61.6°F
Dec 20	56.7°F	64.7°F	61.5°F
Dec 21	58.0°F	64.0°F	61.1°F
Dec 22	58.2°F	63.4°F	60.6°F
Dec 23	58.2°F	61.0°F	59.9°F
Dec 24	59.8°F	58.4°F	60.2°F
Dec 25	63.0°F	58.2°F	60.3°F
Dec 26	63.1°F	59.7°F	60.5°F
Dec 27	63.0°F	59.6°F	60.4°F
Dec 28	63.3°F	61.0°F	60.7°F
Dec 29	63.2°F	62.5°F	60.5°F
Dec 30	63.1°F	62.9°F	60.5°F
Dec 31	62.9°F	63.8°F	60.3°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 190 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, 71.6°F in Spring, 85.7°F in Summer, and 77.4°F in Autumn.