What is the current water temperature in Aberystwyth?

Q: What is the current water temperature in Aberystwyth?

As of now, in Aberystwyth, the water temperature is 13.38°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 Aberystwyth

Detailed information about the current water temperature in Aberystwyth. 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.

56.1

°F

May 20, 06:50

Trend:

increasing

Yesterday:

55.8°F

Tomorrow:

56.4°F

Sunrise:

05:12

Sunset:

21:14

Day Length:

16 h. 2 min.

Aberystwyth in May

Minimum:

45.3°F

Average:

46.8°F

Maximum:

49.3°F

Sea water temperature in Aberystwyth today

As of now, in Aberystwyth, the water temperature is 56.1°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 1.4°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 56.4°F on 2022, while the historical minimum was 53.1°F on 2015.

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 maximum recorded over the past years. The forecast for the upcoming week suggests a gradual increase. The average temperature is expected to rise up to 56.9°F, with minimum temperature starting at 56.4°F, while the maximum might reach 57.7°F.

Daily water temperature in Aberystwyth

Date	Current Year actual* / forecast**	last year	10 years average
May 6	52.1°F	52.8°F	51.7°F
May 7	52.8°F	53.4°F	52.0°F
May 8	52.4°F	53.4°F	52.1°F
May 9	52.6°F	53.3°F	52.4°F
May 10	52.6°F	53.2°F	52.4°F
May 11	52.8°F	53.3°F	52.6°F
May 12	52.9°F	54.0°F	52.7°F
May 13	53.4°F	54.8°F	53.2°F
May 14	53.7°F	54.3°F	53.5°F
May 15	55.5°F	54.8°F	54.0°F
May 16	55.4°F	55.7°F	54.1°F
May 17	55.5°F	55.7°F	54.4°F
May 18	55.4°F	55.7°F	54.5°F
May 19	55.8°F	55.8°F	54.4°F
May 20	56.1°F	55.9°F	54.7°F
May 21	56.4°F	55.9°F	55.0°F
May 22	56.5°F	57.1°F	55.1°F
May 23	56.8°F	57.7°F	55.4°F
May 24	56.9°F	57.4°F	55.5°F
May 25	57.1°F	57.9°F	55.7°F
May 26	57.3°F	58.0°F	55.9°F
May 27	57.7°F	58.3°F	56.3°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 Aberystwyth by month

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

The warmest water in Aberystwyth was recorded on July 23, 2021, reaching a 68.8°F. While the coldest temperature occurred on March 9, 2018, dipping to 40.5°F. The average readings by season are 46.3°F in Winter, 49.4°F in Spring, 62.3°F in Summer, and 57.7°F in Autumn.

Popular neighboring cities and resorts

City	Water temperature*	Distance**
Caernarfon	55.9°F	51mi
Swansea	57.2°F	55mi
Bangor	54.0°F	56mi
Conwy	54.9°F	61mi

* current water temperature in this city

** straight line distance from Aberystwyth