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 14.75°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.

58.6

°F

June 18, 01:52

Trend:

stable

Yesterday:

58.2°F

Tomorrow:

58.3°F

Sunrise:

05:04

Sunset:

20:19

Day Length:

15 h. 15 min.

Provincetown in June

Minimum:

40.8°F

Average:

44.0°F

Maximum:

46.9°F

Sea water temperature in Provincetown today

As of now, in Provincetown, the water temperature is 58.6°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 1.5°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 notably higher than the average recorded over the past two weeks, indicating a significant warming trend. It is also close to the historical minimum temperature for this date. The maximum temperature recorded for this date was 63.8°F on 2022, while the historical minimum was 57.6°F on 2017.

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 suggests a gradual increase. The average temperature is expected to rise up to 59.3°F, with minimum temperature starting at 58.3°F, while the maximum might reach 60.3°F.

Daily water temperature in Provincetown

Date	Current Year actual* / forecast**	last year	10 years average
Jun 4	53.8°F	58.3°F	55.1°F
Jun 5	53.9°F	58.9°F	55.3°F
Jun 6	56.2°F	58.8°F	55.6°F
Jun 7	54.8°F	57.1°F	55.7°F
Jun 8	55.3°F	59.6°F	56.1°F
Jun 9	56.6°F	59.5°F	56.8°F
Jun 10	57.7°F	60.1°F	57.0°F
Jun 11	58.4°F	60.8°F	57.6°F
Jun 12	58.3°F	60.3°F	58.1°F
Jun 13	59.8°F	62.2°F	58.4°F
Jun 14	57.8°F	62.9°F	58.8°F
Jun 15	58.0°F	63.7°F	59.0°F
Jun 16	58.3°F	65.3°F	59.7°F
Jun 17	58.2°F	63.3°F	59.7°F
Jun 18	58.6°F	63.1°F	60.1°F
Jun 19	58.3°F	63.7°F	59.8°F
Jun 20	58.9°F	63.9°F	60.4°F
Jun 21	59.3°F	64.0°F	60.8°F
Jun 22	59.6°F	64.1°F	61.2°F
Jun 23	59.5°F	65.0°F	61.0°F
Jun 24	59.5°F	64.6°F	61.0°F
Jun 25	60.3°F	64.5°F	61.8°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 42.9°F in Winter, 44.0°F in Spring, 64.9°F in Summer, and 59.1°F in Autumn.

Popular neighboring cities and resorts

City	Water temperature*	Distance**
Plymouth	61.4°F	26mi
South Boston	61.1°F	48mi
Salem	59.7°F	49mi
Boston	61.1°F	49mi

* current water temperature in this city

** straight line distance from Provincetown