What is the current water temperature in Seattle?

Q: What is the current water temperature in Seattle?

As of now, in Seattle, the water temperature is 9.2°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 Seattle

Detailed information about the current water temperature in Seattle. 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.

48.6

°F

March 5, 01:40

Trend:

stable

Yesterday:

48.9°F

Tomorrow:

48.7°F

Sunrise:

06:43

Sunset:

18:00

Day Length:

11 h. 17 min.

Seattle in March

Minimum:

45.9°F

Average:

47.6°F

Maximum:

48.8°F

Sea water temperature in Seattle today

As of now, in Seattle, the water temperature is 48.6°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 1.9°F higher 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

The water temperature today is above average for the last two weeks, showing a small increase in temperature. It is also close to the historical maximum temperature for this date. The maximum temperature recorded for this date was 48.1°F on 2016, while the historical minimum was 46.0°F on 2017.

latest data

last year

Observations from the last two weeks indicate that the water temperature was in proximity to the highest values recorded on those days in the past. Over the next week, the forecast shows a steady trend, with temperatures staying close to the average of 48.5°F. Both minimum and maximum temperatures expected to be close to the average, offering a week of stable water conditions.

Daily water temperature in Seattle

Date	Current Year actual* / forecast**	last year	10 years average
Feb 19	48.0°F	46.3°F	46.8°F
Feb 20	47.6°F	46.3°F	46.8°F
Feb 21	47.6°F	46.5°F	46.7°F
Feb 22	47.7°F	47.2°F	46.8°F
Feb 23	47.8°F	47.9°F	46.8°F
Feb 24	47.6°F	47.8°F	47.0°F
Feb 25	47.9°F	47.1°F	46.8°F
Feb 26	47.9°F	47.2°F	46.7°F
Feb 27	48.4°F	47.1°F	46.7°F
Feb 28	47.9°F	47.2°F	46.6°F
Mar 1	47.7°F	47.3°F	46.4°F
Mar 2	48.0°F	46.8°F	46.6°F
Mar 3	48.3°F	46.9°F	46.7°F
Mar 4	48.9°F	47.0°F	46.9°F
Mar 5	48.6°F	46.8°F	46.6°F
Mar 6	48.7°F	46.9°F	46.7°F
Mar 7	48.6°F	47.1°F	46.7°F
Mar 8	48.5°F	46.7°F	46.6°F
Mar 9	48.5°F	46.7°F	46.6°F
Mar 10	48.5°F	46.7°F	46.5°F
Mar 11	48.4°F	46.4°F	46.5°F
Mar 12	48.6°F	46.3°F	46.6°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 Seattle by month

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

The warmest water in Seattle was recorded on July 6, 2021, reaching a 63.4°F. While the coldest temperature occurred on January 29, 2022, dipping to 44.4°F. The average readings by season are 47.9°F in Winter, 49.6°F in Spring, 57.0°F in Summer, and 54.4°F in Autumn.