What is the current water temperature in West Haven?

Q: What is the current water temperature in West Haven?

As of now, in West Haven, the water temperature is 8.7°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 West Haven

Detailed information about the current water temperature in West Haven. 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.

47.7

°F

December 4, 08:41

Trend:

decreasing

Yesterday:

48.3°F

Tomorrow:

47.2°F

Sunrise:

07:01

Sunset:

16:23

Day Length:

9 h. 22 min.

West Haven in December

Minimum:

36.2°F

Average:

40.5°F

Maximum:

44.6°F

Sea water temperature in West Haven today

As of now, in West Haven, the water temperature is 47.7°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 2.2°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 fall a bit.

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 52.0°F on 2015, while the historical minimum was 47.6°F on 2019.

latest data

last year

Observations from the last two weeks indicate that the water temperature was in proximity to the lowest 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 46.3°F, the minimum temperature may reach 45.5°F, and the maximum might stay at 47.2°F.

Daily water temperature in West Haven

Date	Current Year actual* / forecast**	last year	10 years average
Nov 20	51.0°F	52.5°F	53.8°F
Nov 21	50.4°F	53.8°F	53.5°F
Nov 22	50.8°F	53.6°F	53.3°F
Nov 23	48.9°F	53.5°F	52.8°F
Nov 24	49.9°F	53.9°F	52.5°F
Nov 25	48.1°F	51.5°F	51.6°F
Nov 26	48.5°F	52.4°F	51.6°F
Nov 27	49.6°F	52.5°F	51.5°F
Nov 28	49.4°F	50.8°F	50.9°F
Nov 29	49.6°F	51.3°F	50.6°F
Nov 30	48.8°F	49.9°F	50.2°F
Dec 1	48.8°F	49.7°F	50.1°F
Dec 2	48.3°F	49.8°F	50.2°F
Dec 3	48.3°F	49.5°F	50.0°F
Dec 4	47.7°F	49.5°F	49.8°F
Dec 5	47.2°F	49.4°F	49.3°F
Dec 6	46.7°F	49.1°F	48.9°F
Dec 7	46.5°F	48.5°F	48.7°F
Dec 8	46.3°F	48.2°F	48.5°F
Dec 9	46.2°F	47.9°F	48.4°F
Dec 10	45.9°F	46.7°F	48.1°F
Dec 11	45.5°F	46.6°F	47.7°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 West Haven by month

In West Haven, August is the only month that offers comfortable swimming conditions. The amount of days when the water is warm enough is only 49.

The warmest water in West Haven was recorded on August 14, 2020, reaching a 78.6°F. While the coldest temperature occurred on February 16, 2015, dipping to 32.0°F. The average readings by season are 41.0°F in Winter, 45.9°F in Spring, 70.4°F in Summer, and 64.1°F in Autumn.