Water temperature in South Boston
54.4
°F
May 20, 01:41
Trend:
increasingYesterday:
54.2°FTomorrow:
54.8°FSunrise:
05:17Sunset:
20:05Day Length:
14 h. 48 min.South Boston in May
Minimum:
40.6°FAverage:
42.2°FMaximum:
44.6°FSea water temperature in South Boston today
As of now, in South Boston, the water temperature is 54.4°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 1.9°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 is also close to the historical maximum temperature for this date. The maximum temperature recorded for this date was 55.8°F on 2021, while the historical minimum was 50.1°F on 2020.
Daily water temperature in South Boston
Date |
Current Year
actual* / forecast** |
last year | 10 years average |
---|---|---|---|
May 6 | 48.3°F | 50.9°F | 48.4°F |
May 7 | 48.7°F | 51.4°F | 48.9°F |
May 8 | 49.9°F | 53.3°F | 49.5°F |
May 9 | 51.9°F | 55.6°F | 50.0°F |
May 10 | 52.0°F | 53.7°F | 50.0°F |
May 11 | 52.1°F | 54.2°F | 50.1°F |
May 12 | 52.8°F | 55.3°F | 50.8°F |
May 13 | 52.9°F | 54.8°F | 51.0°F |
May 14 | 52.9°F | 54.5°F | 51.0°F |
May 15 | 53.9°F | 55.4°F | 51.3°F |
May 16 | 53.7°F | 56.5°F | 51.6°F |
May 17 | 54.7°F | 56.3°F | 51.8°F |
May 18 | 54.6°F | 55.8°F | 52.3°F |
May 19 | 54.2°F | 54.8°F | 52.3°F |
May 20 | 54.4°F | 53.8°F | 52.5°F |
May 21 | 54.8°F | 54.2°F | 52.8°F |
May 22 | 55.7°F | 54.5°F | 53.8°F |
May 23 | 56.1°F | 56.5°F | 54.2°F |
May 24 | 56.0°F | 54.9°F | 54.0°F |
May 25 | 56.4°F | 55.2°F | 54.5°F |
May 26 | 56.6°F | 55.0°F | 54.7°F |
May 27 | 56.9°F | 56.2°F | 55.0°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.
Popular neighboring cities and resorts
City | Water temperature* | Distance** |
---|---|---|
Boston | 54.4°F | 2mi |
Salem | 53.9°F | 15mi |
Plymouth | 53.4°F | 32mi |
Providence | 56.9°F | 40mi |
Bristol | 57.4°F | 47mi |
* current water temperature in this city
** straight line distance from South Boston