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 12.42°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.

54.4

°F

May 11, 10:16

Trend:

increasing

Yesterday:

53.3°F

Tomorrow:

54.7°F

Sunrise:

05:30

Sunset:

19:54

Day Length:

14 h. 24 min.

Providence in May

Minimum:

35.5°F

Average:

41.5°F

Maximum:

45.9°F

Sea water temperature in Providence today

As of now, in Providence, the water temperature is 54.4°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 1.6°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 rise a bit.

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 55.3°F on 2019, while the historical minimum was 50.1°F on 2020.

latest data

last year

Over the past two weeks, the water temperature has closely aligned with historical averages for those days. The forecast for the upcoming week suggests a gradual increase. The average temperature is expected to rise up to 55.5°F, with minimum temperature starting at 54.7°F, while the maximum might reach 56.2°F.

Daily water temperature in Providence

Date	Current Year actual* / forecast**	last year	10 years average
Apr 27	48.9°F	52.0°F	49.9°F
Apr 28	49.8°F	53.2°F	50.2°F
Apr 29	50.5°F	51.7°F	49.9°F
Apr 30	50.3°F	54.0°F	50.5°F
May 1	51.2°F	56.5°F	51.0°F
May 2	51.3°F	54.7°F	51.2°F
May 3	51.5°F	55.4°F	51.8°F
May 4	50.2°F	57.1°F	52.0°F
May 5	51.8°F	56.4°F	52.2°F
May 6	52.1°F	55.8°F	52.2°F
May 7	52.5°F	55.7°F	52.6°F
May 8	54.5°F	56.2°F	53.0°F
May 9	53.5°F	58.8°F	53.7°F
May 10	53.3°F	58.2°F	53.1°F
May 11	54.4°F	57.9°F	52.8°F
May 12	54.7°F	58.2°F	53.1°F
May 13	55.4°F	57.4°F	53.8°F
May 14	55.3°F	56.4°F	53.7°F
May 15	55.4°F	56.2°F	53.8°F
May 16	55.5°F	56.1°F	53.9°F
May 17	55.8°F	56.5°F	54.2°F
May 18	56.2°F	57.4°F	54.6°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, 47.5°F in Spring, 71.0°F in Summer, and 62.2°F in Autumn.

Popular neighboring cities and resorts

City	Water temperature*	Distance**
Bristol	54.2°F	13mi
Newport	51.9°F	24mi
Plymouth	50.4°F	39mi
South Boston	51.2°F	40mi
Boston	50.7°F	41mi

* current water temperature in this city

** straight line distance from Providence