Water temperature in Seattle
51.8
°F
May 2, 08:42
Trend:
increasingYesterday:
51.2°FTomorrow:
52.2°F
Sunrise:
Sunset:
Day Length:
14 h. 32 min.Seattle in May
Minimum:
46.0°FAverage:
47.6°FMaximum:
48.5°FSea water temperature in Seattle today
As of now, in Seattle, the water temperature is 51.8°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 1.2°F higher 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 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 also falls within the range of the average temperature recorded for this date, suggesting a consistent weather trend. The maximum temperature recorded for this date was 54.7°F on 2016, while the historical minimum was 49.3°F on 2022.
Daily water temperature in Seattle
| Date |
Current Year
actual* / forecast** |
last year | 10 years average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 18 | 49.4°F | 50.2°F | 49.0°F |
| Apr 19 | 50.4°F | 50.5°F | 49.3°F |
| Apr 20 | 50.1°F | 50.4°F | 49.5°F |
| Apr 21 | 50.8°F | 50.1°F | 49.7°F |
| Apr 22 | 51.9°F | 50.4°F | 49.9°F |
| Apr 23 | 51.6°F | 50.9°F | 50.1°F |
| Apr 24 | 50.1°F | 50.8°F | 49.9°F |
| Apr 25 | 50.1°F | 50.6°F | 49.9°F |
| Apr 26 | 50.0°F | 51.5°F | 50.1°F |
| Apr 27 | 50.0°F | 51.3°F | 50.2°F |
| Apr 28 | 51.4°F | 51.3°F | 50.4°F |
| Apr 29 | 50.2°F | 49.8°F | 50.2°F |
| Apr 30 | 50.7°F | 49.9°F | 50.5°F |
| May 1 | 51.2°F | 50.0°F | 50.7°F |
| May 2 | 51.8°F | 50.5°F | 50.7°F |
| May 3 | 52.2°F | 51.4°F | 51.0°F |
| May 4 | 52.6°F | 51.3°F | 51.5°F |
| May 5 | 52.7°F | 50.7°F | 51.5°F |
| May 6 | 52.9°F | 51.1°F | 51.7°F |
| May 7 | 53.1°F | 52.1°F | 51.9°F |
| May 8 | 53.1°F | 52.2°F | 52.0°F |
| May 9 | 53.2°F | 52.4°F | 52.1°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.