What is the current water temperature in Providence?

Q: What is the current water temperature in Providence?

As of now, in Providence, the water temperature is 2.31°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 Providence

Detailed information about the current water temperature in Providence. 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.

36.2

°F

January 21, 19:20

Trend:

decreasing

Yesterday:

36.6°F

Tomorrow:

35.9°F

Sunrise:

07:08

Sunset:

16:47

Day Length:

9 h. 39 min.

Providence in January

Minimum:

39.6°F

Average:

42.3°F

Maximum:

46.8°F

Sea water temperature in Providence today

As of now, in Providence, the water temperature is 36.2°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 3.8°F lower 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 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 42.5°F on 2021, while the historical minimum was 36.6°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. The forecast for the upcoming week shows a gradual cooling trend. The average temperature is expected to be 35.4°F, the minimum temperature may reach 35.0°F, and the maximum might stay at 35.9°F.

Daily water temperature in Providence

Date	Current Year actual* / forecast**	last year	10 years average
Jan 7	39.8°F	43.2°F	41.4°F
Jan 8	39.9°F	43.1°F	41.1°F
Jan 9	37.2°F	42.9°F	40.7°F
Jan 10	36.4°F	42.2°F	40.4°F
Jan 11	35.2°F	42.6°F	40.3°F
Jan 12	35.5°F	42.2°F	40.2°F
Jan 13	35.9°F	41.0°F	40.3°F
Jan 14	35.7°F	41.5°F	40.2°F
Jan 15	35.7°F	40.5°F	40.1°F
Jan 16	35.8°F	40.6°F	40.0°F
Jan 17	36.0°F	40.6°F	39.9°F
Jan 18	36.0°F	39.9°F	39.7°F
Jan 19	36.1°F	40.1°F	39.9°F
Jan 20	36.6°F	40.0°F	39.8°F
Jan 21	36.2°F	39.9°F	40.0°F
Jan 22	35.9°F	39.4°F	39.7°F
Jan 23	35.7°F	39.5°F	39.6°F
Jan 24	35.7°F	39.2°F	39.5°F
Jan 25	35.4°F	38.9°F	39.3°F
Jan 26	35.1°F	38.7°F	38.9°F
Jan 27	35.3°F	38.5°F	39.1°F
Jan 28	35.0°F	38.3°F	38.8°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 Providence by month

In Providence, August is the only month that offers comfortable swimming conditions. The amount of days when the water is warm enough is only 38.

The warmest water in Providence was recorded on August 9, 2022, reaching a 80.9°F. While the coldest temperature occurred on January 9, 2018, dipping to 33.2°F. The average readings by season are 41.5°F in Winter, 47.1°F in Spring, 70.7°F in Summer, and 62.3°F in Autumn.

Popular neighboring cities and resorts

City	Water temperature*	Distance**
Bristol	35.6°F	13mi
Newport	39.9°F	24mi
Plymouth	38.0°F	39mi
South Boston	36.8°F	40mi
Boston	36.8°F	41mi

* current water temperature in this city

** straight line distance from Providence