What is the current water temperature in La Rochelle?

Q: What is the current water temperature in La Rochelle?

As of now, in La Rochelle, the water temperature is 13.71°C. 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 La Rochelle

Detailed information about the current water temperature in La Rochelle. 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.

56.7

°F

April 29, 19:55

Trend:

increasing

Yesterday:

55.9°F

Tomorrow:

56.9°F

Sunrise:

06:53

Sunset:

21:11

Day Length:

14 h. 18 min.

La Rochelle in May

Minimum:

48.8°F

Average:

50.2°F

Maximum:

51.5°F

Sea water temperature in La Rochelle today

As of now, in La Rochelle, the water temperature is 56.7°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 0.4°F lower 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

The water temperature today is above average for the last two weeks, showing a small increase in temperature. It also aligns closely with the historical average temperature for this date, indicating a typical climate pattern. The maximum temperature recorded for this date was 60.9°F on 2020, while the historical minimum was 54.7°F on 2017.

latest data

last year

The water temperature over the last two weeks displayed soome variability. While the two week average stayed close to the historical average, there were some days when the temperature was close to the histoorical minimum and others when it was close to the historical maximum. The forecast for the upcoming week suggests a gradual increase. The average temperature is expected to rise up to 57.2°F, with minimum temperature starting at 56.9°F, while the maximum might reach 57.8°F.

Daily water temperature in La Rochelle

Date	Current Year actual* / forecast**	last year	10 years average
Apr 15	56.6°F	54.6°F	55.3°F
Apr 16	56.9°F	54.9°F	55.3°F
Apr 17	56.6°F	55.0°F	55.4°F
Apr 18	56.7°F	55.7°F	55.7°F
Apr 19	56.2°F	55.7°F	55.9°F
Apr 20	56.8°F	56.3°F	56.0°F
Apr 21	56.6°F	56.4°F	56.3°F
Apr 22	55.7°F	56.4°F	56.3°F
Apr 23	55.2°F	56.5°F	56.5°F
Apr 24	55.9°F	56.9°F	56.7°F
Apr 25	55.9°F	56.9°F	56.8°F
Apr 26	55.7°F	56.8°F	57.1°F
Apr 27	55.7°F	56.5°F	57.1°F
Apr 28	55.9°F	57.5°F	57.0°F
Apr 29	56.7°F	57.4°F	57.1°F
Apr 30	56.9°F	57.6°F	57.3°F
May 1	56.9°F	58.8°F	57.3°F
May 2	56.9°F	59.4°F	57.3°F
May 3	57.1°F	60.3°F	57.5°F
May 4	57.4°F	59.7°F	57.8°F
May 5	57.7°F	60.4°F	58.1°F
May 6	57.8°F	59.7°F	58.2°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 La Rochelle by month

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

The warmest water in La Rochelle was recorded on August 26, 2023, reaching a 74.4°F. While the coldest temperature occurred on February 3, 2022, dipping to 44.4°F. The average readings by season are 49.6°F in Winter, 55.3°F in Spring, 68.1°F in Summer, and 62.4°F in Autumn.