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 18.6°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 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.

65.5

°F

October 4, 20:10

Trend:

stable

Yesterday:

65.0°F

Tomorrow:

64.9°F

Sunrise:

06:45

Sunset:

18:23

Day Length:

11 h. 38 min.

Providence in October

Minimum:

33.2°F

Average:

39.9°F

Maximum:

42.5°F

Sea water temperature in Providence today

As of now, in Providence, the water temperature is 65.5°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 0.2°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 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 also aligns closely with the historical average temperature for this date, indicating a typical climate pattern. The maximum temperature recorded for this date was 67.6°F on 2025, while the historical minimum was 63.6°F on 2023.

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. The forecast for the upcoming week shows a gradual cooling trend. The average temperature is expected to be 64.7°F, the minimum temperature may reach 64.3°F, and the maximum might stay at 64.9°F.

Daily water temperature in Providence

Date	Current Year actual* / forecast**	last year	10 years average
Sep 20	68.2°F	67.7°F	68.8°F
Sep 21	68.0°F	69.2°F	68.7°F
Sep 22	69.1°F	68.3°F	68.5°F
Sep 23	68.4°F	67.2°F	68.5°F
Sep 24	67.4°F	67.5°F	68.1°F
Sep 25	66.1°F	67.2°F	67.6°F
Sep 26	65.2°F	67.1°F	67.1°F
Sep 27	65.1°F	69.0°F	67.3°F
Sep 28	64.8°F	68.3°F	67.0°F
Sep 29	64.4°F	68.9°F	66.8°F
Sep 30	63.1°F	69.4°F	66.4°F
Oct 1	62.0°F	69.1°F	66.3°F
Oct 2	64.8°F	68.8°F	66.2°F
Oct 3	65.0°F	67.5°F	65.9°F
Oct 4	65.5°F	67.6°F	65.7°F
Oct 5	64.9°F	65.1°F	65.1°F
Oct 6	64.5°F	66.6°F	64.7°F
Oct 7	64.7°F	67.7°F	64.9°F
Oct 8	64.9°F	67.7°F	65.1°F
Oct 9	64.9°F	67.1°F	65.1°F
Oct 10	64.7°F	66.8°F	64.9°F
Oct 11	64.3°F	65.9°F	64.6°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 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 31, 2026, dipping to 33.1°F. The average readings by season are 40.9°F in Winter, 47.6°F in Spring, 71.1°F in Summer, and 62.2°F in Autumn.

Popular neighboring cities and resorts

City	Water temperature*	Distance**
Bristol	65.7°F	13mi
Newport	64.8°F	24mi
Plymouth	63.2°F	39mi
South Boston	62.0°F	40mi
Boston	62.0°F	41mi

* current water temperature in this city

** straight line distance from Providence