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 5.04°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.

41.1

°F

December 13, 07:52

Trend:

decreasing

Yesterday:

42.5°F

Tomorrow:

41.1°F

Sunrise:

07:04

Sunset:

16:15

Day Length:

9 h. 11 min.

Providence in December

Minimum:

33.9°F

Average:

40.2°F

Maximum:

42.6°F

Sea water temperature in Providence today

As of now, in Providence, the water temperature is 41.1°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 5.1°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 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 49.3°F on 2015, while the historical minimum was 41.1°F on 2025.

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 40.5°F, the minimum temperature may reach 40.0°F, and the maximum might stay at 41.1°F.

Daily water temperature in Providence

Date	Current Year actual* / forecast**	last year	10 years average
Nov 29	46.9°F	47.8°F	49.6°F
Nov 30	46.9°F	48.2°F	49.2°F
Dec 1	46.8°F	47.7°F	48.9°F
Dec 2	46.3°F	47.3°F	48.6°F
Dec 3	46.3°F	46.0°F	48.5°F
Dec 4	46.2°F	45.0°F	48.1°F
Dec 5	45.2°F	44.5°F	47.7°F
Dec 6	45.1°F	43.8°F	47.5°F
Dec 7	44.9°F	43.6°F	46.9°F
Dec 8	43.9°F	43.6°F	46.6°F
Dec 9	43.3°F	41.8°F	46.4°F
Dec 10	43.4°F	41.5°F	46.4°F
Dec 11	43.4°F	41.8°F	46.2°F
Dec 12	42.5°F	42.0°F	46.0°F
Dec 13	41.1°F	43.7°F	46.2°F
Dec 14	41.1°F	42.5°F	46.2°F
Dec 15	40.8°F	41.5°F	45.9°F
Dec 16	40.7°F	41.5°F	45.8°F
Dec 17	40.4°F	41.6°F	45.5°F
Dec 18	40.6°F	43.5°F	45.8°F
Dec 19	40.2°F	42.4°F	45.3°F
Dec 20	40.0°F	43.5°F	45.1°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 38 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 41.4°F in Winter, 47.2°F in Spring, 70.7°F in Summer, and 62.1°F in Autumn.

Popular neighboring cities and resorts

City	Water temperature*	Distance**
Bristol	39.1°F	13mi
Newport	45.1°F	24mi
Plymouth	42.7°F	39mi
South Boston	43.3°F	40mi
Boston	43.3°F	41mi

* current water temperature in this city

** straight line distance from Providence