What is the current water temperature in Ponta Delgada?

Q: What is the current water temperature in Ponta Delgada?

As of now, in Ponta Delgada, the water temperature is 17.59°C. Swimming in water of this temperature is generally concidered to be cool, and most people won't really enjoy it.

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Water temperature in Ponta Delgada

Detailed information about the current water temperature in Ponta Delgada. 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.

63.7

°F

April 28, 13:30

Trend:

decreasing

Yesterday:

63.8°F

Tomorrow:

63.6°F

Sunrise:

06:50

Sunset:

20:31

Day Length:

13 h. 41 min.

Ponta Delgada in May

Minimum:

61.1°F

Average:

62.9°F

Maximum:

65.5°F

Sea water temperature in Ponta Delgada today

As of now, in Ponta Delgada, the water temperature is 63.7°F. Swimming in water of this temperature is generally concidered to be cool, and most people won't really enjoy it. Today's reading is 1.2°F higher 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 stay about the same.

Recent sea temperature and forecast

The water temperature today is above average for the last two weeks, showing a small increase in temperature. It is also close to the historical maximum temperature for this date. The maximum temperature recorded for this date was 63.6°F on 2018, while the historical minimum was 61.7°F on 2019.

latest data

last year

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. Over the next week, the forecast shows a steady trend, with temperatures staying close to the average of 63.9°F. Both minimum and maximum temperatures expected to be close to the average, offering a week of stable water conditions.

Daily water temperature in Ponta Delgada

Date	Current Year actual* / forecast**	last year	10 years average
Apr 14	63.4°F	62.3°F	61.7°F
Apr 15	62.6°F	62.5°F	61.8°F
Apr 16	62.7°F	62.6°F	61.7°F
Apr 17	62.7°F	62.7°F	61.9°F
Apr 18	63.1°F	62.7°F	61.9°F
Apr 19	63.6°F	62.2°F	62.0°F
Apr 20	63.5°F	62.5°F	62.0°F
Apr 21	63.5°F	62.0°F	62.1°F
Apr 22	63.3°F	62.0°F	62.0°F
Apr 23	63.3°F	62.0°F	62.0°F
Apr 24	63.9°F	62.1°F	62.0°F
Apr 25	63.6°F	62.4°F	62.2°F
Apr 26	64.0°F	62.9°F	62.4°F
Apr 27	63.8°F	62.7°F	62.4°F
Apr 28	63.7°F	62.8°F	62.5°F
Apr 29	63.6°F	63.3°F	62.4°F
Apr 30	63.7°F	63.0°F	62.5°F
May 1	63.8°F	63.1°F	62.6°F
May 2	64.0°F	63.1°F	62.7°F
May 3	63.9°F	63.2°F	62.7°F
May 4	64.1°F	62.6°F	62.9°F
May 5	64.1°F	62.7°F	62.9°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 Ponta Delgada by month

In Ponta Delgada, the months August through September offer comfortable swimming conditions, which amounts to 46 swimming days.

The warmest water in Ponta Delgada was recorded on August 31, 2020, reaching a 76.5°F. While the coldest temperature occurred on February 17, 2015, dipping to 59.1°F. The average readings by season are 62.8°F in Winter, 62.3°F in Spring, 70.7°F in Summer, and 70.6°F in Autumn.