The most detailed information about the water temperature in Cherbourg-Octeville in English Channel (Basse Normandie, France). Forecast of changes in water temperature for the next 10 days. Statistics by months for recent years. Information about the neighboring resorts. Weather forecast in Cherbourg-Octeville for a week.
Water temperature in Cherbourg-Octeville right now
data updated 12 minutes ago51°F
yesterday: 50°F
a week ago: 50°F
Trend: slow rise
Today water temperature in Cherbourg-Octeville is 51.1°F. In general, this water temperature is unacceptable for swimming. But hardened people can afford to be in such water for 5-10 minutes. In any case, the general weather is also important. So, the air temperature at the same time will reach 49°F.
Analysis and forecast
The water temperature today is slightly higher than the average on this day in recent years. Its value has rise both over the past 20 days and over the past week. Exactly a year ago, on this day, the water temperature in this location was 48°F. Water temperature range in Cherbourg-Octeville in April is from 46 to 53 degrees.
According to our forecast, the water temperature in Cherbourg-Octeville will slowly rise for at least the next 10 days and reach a value of 51°F.
Table of water temperature values in Cherbourg-Octeville
| Day | Fact* | Average** | Forecast*** |
| Apr 9 | 10.7°C | 10.0°C | |
| Apr 10 | 10.4°C | 10.5°C | |
| Apr 11 | 10.3°C | 9.8°C | |
| Apr 12 | 10.4°C | 10.0°C | |
| Apr 13 | 10.6°C | 9.8°C | |
| Apr 14 | 10.2°C | 10.3°C | |
| Apr 15 | 10.4°C | 10.0°C | |
| Apr 16 | 10.6°C | 9.5°C | |
| Apr 17 | 10.3°C | 11.5°C | |
| Apr 18 | 9.8°C | 10.9°C | |
| Apr 19 | 10.0°C | 11.2°C | |
| Apr 20 | 9.5°C | 10.6°C | |
| Apr 21 | 9.5°C | 10.6°C | |
| Apr 22 | 10.3°C | 11.5°C | |
| Apr 23 | 10.0°C | 11.2°C |
** Average - Average water temperature on this day in past years
*** Forecast - Our forecast for the water temperature
Actual nearshore temperatures may vary by several degrees from the indicated values. This is noticeable after heavy rain or after prolonged periods of strong winds. Some downstream winds cause cold, deep waters to replace surface waters that have been warmed by the sun.
To develop a forecast, we use our own mathematical model, which takes into account the current change in water temperature, historical data and the main weather trends, wind strength and direction, air temperature in each specific region. We also take into account data for other resorts in France.
Annual graph of average water temperature change in Cherbourg-Octeville
Water temperature in Cherbourg-Octeville by month
Cherbourg-Octeville located in the northern hemisphere, at latitude 49 degrees. The water in this location never warms up to comfortable values. Average annual water temperature on the coast in Cherbourg-Octeville is 55°F, by the seasons: in winter 50°F, in spring 50°F, in summer 60°F, in autumn 60°F. Minimum water temperature (46°F) in Cherbourg-Octeville it happens in March, maximum (65°F) in August.
You can find out detailed data on how the water temperature in Cherbourg-Octeville changes in each specific month:
Cherbourg-Octeville: general information and map
Neighboring cities and resorts
| City | Water* | Distance** |
| Equeurdreville-Hainneville | 50°C  | 3km |
| Tourlaville | 52°C | 4km |
| Bretteville | 51°C | 6km |
| Querqueville | 50°C | 6km |
| Urville-Nacqueville | 50°C | 10km |
| Fermanville | 51°C | 13km |
| Omonville-la-Rogue | 50°C | 17km |
| Biville | 50°C | 17km |
| Siouville-Hague | 50°C | 19km |
| Herqueville | 50°C | 20km |
| Flamanville | 50°C | 23km |
| Quettehou | 52°C | 23km |
** Straight line distance in kilometers
The warmest water today in France recorded in Coggia, its value is 62°F. Lowest - in Touques, there water temperature now 48°F. Average water temperature in the country today - 55°F.
Water temperature data in Cherbourg-Octeville and neighboring towns and resorts collected from various sources, using buoys, using satellite maps of sea, river and lake surfaces of the NOAA agency.
We use data from various local authorities in each specific location of the world to more accurately reflect temperature values.
The nearest airport is located in a 10 kilometers. This is Cherbourg-Maupertus (CER) airport. We have no information as to whether it is valid and what flights it receives or sends.
Cherbourg-Octeville: weather forecast
The weather forecast is shown in local time in Cherbourg-Octeville
30km/hhumidity: 70%, clouds: 9%
27km/hhumidity: 69%, clouds: 8%
21km/hhumidity: 69%, clouds: 6%
28km/hhumidity: 77%, clouds: 29%
33km/hhumidity: 65%, clouds: 83%
30km/hhumidity: 60%, clouds: 78%
29km/hhumidity: 61%, clouds: 100%
30km/hhumidity: 67%, clouds: 88%
28km/hhumidity: 68%, clouds: 57%
19km/hhumidity: 74%, clouds: 36%
15km/hhumidity: 82%, clouds: 17%
12km/hhumidity: 79%, clouds: 11%
11km/hhumidity: 61%, clouds: 12%
5km/hhumidity: 52%, clouds: 12%
24km/hhumidity: 68%, clouds: 11%
16km/hhumidity: 69%, clouds: 13%
6km/hhumidity: 69%, clouds: 19%
15km/hhumidity: 72%, clouds: 23%
21km/hhumidity: 77%, clouds: 44%
25km/hhumidity: 77%, clouds: 41%
26km/hhumidity: 79%, clouds: 74%
26km/hhumidity: 85%, clouds: 64%
24km/hhumidity: 87%, clouds: 46%
21km/hhumidity: 87%, clouds: 31%
18km/hhumidity: 87%, clouds: 16%
16km/hhumidity: 87%, clouds: 18%
13km/hhumidity: 90%, clouds: 15%
12km/hhumidity: 91%, clouds: 25%
17km/hhumidity: 78%, clouds: 87%
15km/hhumidity: 74%, clouds: 45%
19km/hhumidity: 76%, clouds: 52%
15km/hhumidity: 77%, clouds: 63%
15km/hhumidity: 86%, clouds: 12%
16km/hhumidity: 85%, clouds: 12%
15km/hhumidity: 88%, clouds: 10%
14km/hhumidity: 88%, clouds: 5%
