What is the current water temperature in Provincetown?

Q: What is the current water temperature in Provincetown?

As of now, in Provincetown, the water temperature is 7.42°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 Provincetown

Detailed information about the current water temperature in Provincetown. 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.

45.4

°F

December 15, 17:32

Trend:

stable

Yesterday:

45.6°F

Tomorrow:

45.5°F

Sunrise:

07:02

Sunset:

16:10

Day Length:

9 h. 8 min.

Provincetown in December

Minimum:

40.0°F

Average:

42.8°F

Maximum:

45.4°F

Sea water temperature in Provincetown today

As of now, in Provincetown, the water temperature is 45.4°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 1.7°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 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 48.7°F on 2021, while the historical minimum was 44.5°F on 2018.

latest data

last year

Over the last two weeks, the water temperature has stayed slightly lower than historical averages for those days. The forecast for the upcoming week shows a gradual cooling trend. The average temperature is expected to be 44.8°F, the minimum temperature may reach 44.3°F, and the maximum might stay at 45.5°F.

Daily water temperature in Provincetown

Date	Current Year actual* / forecast**	last year	10 years average
Dec 1	48.2°F	49.8°F	49.5°F
Dec 2	48.5°F	49.4°F	49.2°F
Dec 3	48.3°F	48.7°F	49.1°F
Dec 4	48.1°F	48.5°F	49.0°F
Dec 5	47.8°F	48.5°F	48.9°F
Dec 6	47.5°F	47.8°F	48.6°F
Dec 7	47.4°F	48.0°F	48.6°F
Dec 8	47.5°F	47.9°F	48.3°F
Dec 9	47.4°F	47.4°F	48.1°F
Dec 10	46.9°F	47.7°F	47.9°F
Dec 11	46.4°F	47.4°F	47.9°F
Dec 12	45.6°F	47.1°F	47.4°F
Dec 13	45.2°F	46.8°F	47.3°F
Dec 14	45.6°F	46.2°F	47.1°F
Dec 15	45.4°F	45.5°F	47.0°F
Dec 16	45.5°F	46.3°F	47.2°F
Dec 17	45.1°F	45.8°F	46.7°F
Dec 18	44.9°F	46.0°F	46.6°F
Dec 19	44.9°F	46.1°F	46.6°F
Dec 20	44.5°F	46.1°F	46.2°F
Dec 21	44.3°F	45.9°F	46.0°F
Dec 22	44.3°F	45.6°F	46.0°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 Provincetown by month

In an average year, Provincetown offers no days when the water temperature is warm enough to swim comfortably.

The warmest water in Provincetown was recorded on July 23, 2019, reaching a 75.6°F. While the coldest temperature occurred on February 28, 2015, dipping to 34.0°F. The average readings by season are 42.8°F in Winter, 44.0°F in Spring, 64.9°F in Summer, and 59.0°F in Autumn.

Popular neighboring cities and resorts

City	Water temperature*	Distance**
Plymouth	43.2°F	26mi
South Boston	43.4°F	48mi
Salem	45.0°F	49mi
Boston	43.4°F	49mi

* current water temperature in this city

** straight line distance from Provincetown