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 2.46°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.

36.4

°F

January 26, 12:25

Trend:

increasing

Yesterday:

36.3°F

Tomorrow:

36.6°F

Sunrise:

07:04

Sunset:

16:53

Day Length:

9 h. 49 min.

Providence in February

Minimum:

36.5°F

Average:

41.6°F

Maximum:

46.0°F

Sea water temperature in Providence today

As of now, in Providence, the water temperature is 36.4°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 2.1°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 rise 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 41.3°F on 2017, while the historical minimum was 35.9°F on 2025.

latest data

last year

Over the last two weeks, the water temperature has stayed slightly lower than historical averages for those days. Over the next week, the forecast shows a steady trend, with temperatures staying close to the average of 36.4°F. Both minimum and maximum temperatures expected to be close to the average, offering a week of stable water conditions.

Daily water temperature in Providence

Date	Current Year actual* / forecast**	last year	10 years average
Jan 12	36.8°F	35.5°F	39.8°F
Jan 13	37.2°F	35.9°F	39.9°F
Jan 14	36.5°F	35.7°F	39.8°F
Jan 15	36.7°F	35.7°F	39.7°F
Jan 16	37.4°F	35.8°F	39.7°F
Jan 17	37.3°F	36.0°F	39.5°F
Jan 18	37.3°F	36.0°F	39.4°F
Jan 19	36.6°F	36.1°F	39.5°F
Jan 20	37.2°F	36.6°F	39.5°F
Jan 21	36.7°F	36.2°F	39.3°F
Jan 22	37.0°F	36.4°F	39.1°F
Jan 23	36.1°F	36.4°F	38.9°F
Jan 24	36.8°F	35.5°F	38.8°F
Jan 25	36.3°F	35.5°F	38.6°F
Jan 26	36.4°F	35.9°F	38.5°F
Jan 27	36.6°F	35.8°F	38.7°F
Jan 28	36.4°F	37.1°F	38.5°F
Jan 29	36.5°F	37.1°F	38.6°F
Jan 30	36.7°F	37.6°F	38.8°F
Jan 31	36.4°F	36.6°F	38.5°F
Feb 1	36.3°F	36.5°F	38.4°F
Feb 2	36.1°F	35.8°F	38.2°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, the months July through August offer comfortable swimming conditions, which amounts to 40 swimming days.

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 41.1°F in Winter, 47.6°F in Spring, 71.0°F in Summer, and 62.2°F in Autumn.

Popular neighboring cities and resorts

City	Water temperature*	Distance**
Bristol	35.4°F	13mi
Newport	37.6°F	24mi
Plymouth	36.5°F	39mi
South Boston	36.7°F	40mi
Boston	36.7°F	41mi

* current water temperature in this city

** straight line distance from Providence