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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.
Sea temperature in Seattle now

54.0

°F

October 20, 06:23

Trend:

decreasing

Yesterday:

55.9°F

Tomorrow:

54.0°F

Sunrise:

07:35

Sunset:

18:12

Day Length:

10 h. 37 min.

Seattle in October

Minimum:

45.9°F

Average:

47.8°F

Maximum:

49.4°F

Sea water temperature in Seattle today

As of now, in Seattle, the water temperature is 54.0°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 about the same as 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 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 55.7°F on 2023, while the historical minimum was 52.8°F on 2017.

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. The forecast for the upcoming week shows a gradual cooling trend. The average temperature is expected to be 53.7°F, the minimum temperature may reach 53.5°F, and the maximum might stay at 54.0°F.

Daily water temperature in Seattle

Date Current Year

actual* / forecast**

last year 10 years average
Oct 6 56.6°F 56.7°F 55.5°F
Oct 7 56.5°F 56.5°F 55.4°F
Oct 8 56.3°F 56.1°F 55.3°F
Oct 9 56.2°F 55.5°F 55.3°F
Oct 10 56.3°F 55.1°F 55.0°F
Oct 11 56.6°F 54.9°F 55.1°F
Oct 12 56.0°F 55.1°F 54.9°F
Oct 13 55.5°F 54.9°F 54.8°F
Oct 14 55.2°F 55.5°F 54.9°F
Oct 15 55.9°F 55.6°F 54.8°F
Oct 16 55.9°F 54.5°F 54.6°F
Oct 17 55.6°F 54.3°F 54.6°F
Oct 18 55.0°F 53.9°F 54.6°F
Oct 19 55.9°F 53.9°F 54.3°F
Oct 20 54.0°F 54.9°F 54.2°F
Oct 21 54.0°F 55.0°F 54.1°F
Oct 22 53.9°F 55.0°F 54.0°F
Oct 23 53.7°F 54.7°F 53.8°F
Oct 24 53.5°F 54.3°F 53.6°F
Oct 25 53.7°F 56.7°F 53.8°F
Oct 26 53.5°F 56.0°F 53.7°F
Oct 27 53.5°F 55.6°F 53.6°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.