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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.
Sea temperature in Provincetown now

49.4

°F

May 25, 07:05

Trend:

decreasing

Yesterday:

51.3°F

Tomorrow:

49.3°F

Sunrise:

05:12

Sunset:

20:04

Day Length:

14 h. 52 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 49.4°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 3.9°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 56.5°F on 2022, while the historical minimum was 49.9°F on 2020.

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 histoorical minimum and others when it was close to the historical maximum. The forecast for the upcoming week suggests a gradual increase. The average temperature is expected to rise up to 50.5°F, with minimum temperature starting at 49.3°F, while the maximum might reach 51.5°F.

Daily water temperature in Provincetown

Date Current Year

actual* / forecast**

 last year 10 years average
May 11 49.9°F 49.1°F 48.3°F
May 12 50.7°F 50.0°F 49.1°F
May 13 51.4°F 50.4°F 49.5°F
May 14 48.2°F 50.1°F 49.3°F
May 15 49.6°F 49.7°F 49.8°F
May 16 51.1°F 50.7°F 50.1°F
May 17 49.5°F 50.6°F 50.2°F
May 18 52.3°F 51.1°F 50.7°F
May 19 53.7°F 51.5°F 51.0°F
May 20 52.2°F 49.6°F 51.3°F
May 21 52.0°F 48.5°F 51.2°F
May 22 51.5°F 50.7°F 52.2°F
May 23 51.8°F 52.0°F 52.8°F
May 24 51.3°F 52.5°F 52.8°F
May 25 49.4°F 55.0°F 53.2°F
May 26 49.3°F 54.8°F 53.2°F
May 27 49.9°F 55.0°F 53.7°F
May 28 49.6°F 55.0°F 53.5°F
May 29 50.6°F 57.2°F 54.5°F
May 30 51.4°F 58.7°F 55.3°F
May 31 51.5°F 58.5°F 55.4°F
Jun 1 51.4°F 56.9°F 55.3°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

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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, 44.1°F in Spring, 64.9°F in Summer, and 59.1°F in Autumn.

Popular neighboring cities and resorts

City Water temperature* Distance**
Plymouth 51.8°F 26mi
South Boston 53.8°F 48mi
Salem 53.2°F 49mi
Boston 53.8°F 49mi

* current water temperature in this city

** straight line distance from Provincetown