The most detailed information about the water temperature in Sanibel in Gulf of Mexico (Florida, United States). 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 Sanibel for a week.
Water temperature in Sanibel right now
data updated 37 minutes ago73°F
yesterday: 76°F
a week ago: 73°F
Trend: stability
Today water temperature in Sanibel is 73.6°F. It is the most comfortable swimming water in any body of water, especially on a hot day. This temperature range is recognized as the most optimal for prolonged bathing. In any case, the general weather is also important. So, the air temperature at the same time will reach 82°F.
Analysis and forecast
The water temperature today is slightly lower 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 77°F. Water temperature range in Sanibel in April is from 69 to 80 degrees.
According to our forecast, in the next 5-6 days the water temperature in Sanibel will become lower than today, but in 10 days it will still slightly rise, its value will be 73°F.
Table of water temperature values in Sanibel
| Day | Fact* | Average** | Forecast*** |
| Apr 19 | 22.6°C | 24.5°C | |
| Apr 20 | 23.8°C | 25.0°C | |
| Apr 21 | 23.6°C | 25.3°C | |
| Apr 22 | 23.7°C | 25.3°C | |
| Apr 23 | 23.6°C | 25.5°C | |
| Apr 24 | 25.3°C | 25.8°C | |
| Apr 25 | 24.7°C | 25.8°C | |
| Apr 26 | 23.1°C | 25.8°C | |
| Apr 27 | 25.5°C | 22.8°C | |
| Apr 28 | 26.0°C | 23.3°C | |
| Apr 29 | 26.3°C | 23.5°C | |
| Apr 30 | 25.8°C | 23.1°C | |
| May 1 | 25.8°C | 23.1°C | |
| May 2 | 25.3°C | 22.7°C | |
| May 3 | 25.5°C | 22.8°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 United States.
Annual graph of average water temperature change in Sanibel
Water temperature in Sanibel by month
Sanibel located in the northern hemisphere, at latitude 26 degrees. The comfortable water temperature for swimming is set here in January, usually at the beginning of the month. During a year in Sanibel there are 307 days of swimming. In general, the swimming season ends In December. Average annual water temperature on the coast in Sanibel is 77°F, by the seasons: in winter 68°F, in spring 75°F, in summer 85°F, in autumn 80°F. Minimum water temperature (60°F) in Sanibel it happens in January, maximum (89°F) in August.
You can find out detailed data on how the water temperature in Sanibel changes in each specific month:
Sanibel: general information and map
Neighboring cities and resorts
| City | Water* | Distance** |
| Punta Rassa | 73°C | 4km |
| Fort Myers Beach | 73°C | 7km |
| Saint James City | 74°C | 8km |
| Iona | 73°C | 10km |
| Cape Coral | 74°C | 15km |
| Captiva | 74°C | 19km |
| Bokeelia | 75°C | 32km |
| Naples | 76°C | 41km |
| Placida | 75°C | 49km |
| Punta Gorda | 76°C | 52km |
| Cape Haze | 75°C | 52km |
| Charlotte Harbor | 75°C | 57km |
** Straight line distance in kilometers
The warmest water today in United States recorded in Marathon, its value is 79°F. Lowest - in Nome, there water temperature now 28°F. Average water temperature in the country today - 57°F.
Water temperature data in Sanibel 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 21 kilometers. This is Page Field (FMY) airport. We have no information as to whether it is valid and what flights it receives or sends.
Sanibel: weather forecast
The weather forecast is shown in local time in Sanibel
13km/hhumidity: 55%, clouds: 1%
11km/hhumidity: 51%, clouds: 37%
28km/hhumidity: 54%, clouds: 56%
32km/hhumidity: 62%, clouds: 22%
27km/hhumidity: 67%, clouds: 60%
26km/hhumidity: 69%, clouds: 69%
27km/hhumidity: 69%, clouds: 76%
29km/hhumidity: 55%, clouds: 58%
18km/hhumidity: 48%, clouds: 79%
24km/hhumidity: 52%, clouds: 99%
33km/hhumidity: 50%, clouds: 100%
29km/hhumidity: 71%, clouds: 11%
28km/hhumidity: 76%, clouds: 34%
29km/hhumidity: 74%, clouds: 99%
28km/hhumidity: 68%, clouds: 99%
27km/hhumidity: 57%, clouds: 99%
20km/hhumidity: 49%, clouds: 96%
27km/hhumidity: 55%, clouds: 68%
32km/hhumidity: 59%, clouds: 78%
29km/hhumidity: 60%, clouds: 57%
28km/hhumidity: 74%, clouds: 29%
24km/hhumidity: 78%, clouds: 0%
23km/hhumidity: 76%, clouds: 8%
20km/hhumidity: 56%, clouds: 0%
12km/hhumidity: 55%, clouds: 0%
10km/hhumidity: 60%, clouds: 68%
14km/hhumidity: 66%, clouds: 71%
28km/hhumidity: 75%, clouds: 100%
20km/hhumidity: 80%, clouds: 58%
18km/hhumidity: 80%, clouds: 0%
21km/hhumidity: 77%, clouds: 5%
21km/hhumidity: 65%, clouds: 43%
14km/hhumidity: 61%, clouds: 32%
12km/hhumidity: 63%, clouds: 80%
15km/hhumidity: 66%, clouds: 70%
18km/hhumidity: 69%, clouds: 18%
15km/hhumidity: 71%, clouds: 7%
14km/hhumidity: 76%, clouds: 0%
16km/hhumidity: 75%, clouds: 0%
9km/hhumidity: 58%, clouds: 0%
