The most detailed information about the water temperature in Slaughter Beach in Atlantic Ocean (Delaware, 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 Slaughter Beach for a week.
Water temperature in Slaughter Beach right now
data updated 43 minutes ago54°F
yesterday: 53°F
a week ago: 53°F
Trend: slow rise
Today water temperature in Slaughter Beach is 54.0°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 44°F.
Analysis and forecast
The water temperature today roughly corresponds to the average value 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 51°F. Water temperature range in Slaughter Beach in April is from 39 to 59 degrees.
According to our forecast, the water temperature in Slaughter Beach will slowly rise for at least the next 10 days and reach a value of 56°F.
Table of water temperature values in Slaughter Beach
| Day | Fact* | Average** | Forecast*** |
| Apr 19 | 12.4°C | 10.5°C | |
| Apr 20 | 11.9°C | 10.5°C | |
| Apr 21 | 12.2°C | 10.5°C | |
| Apr 22 | 11.8°C | 10.8°C | |
| Apr 23 | 12.2°C | 10.8°C | |
| Apr 24 | 11.8°C | 10.8°C | |
| Apr 25 | 11.9°C | 11.0°C | |
| Apr 26 | 12.2°C | 11.5°C | |
| Apr 27 | 11.8°C | 12.5°C | |
| Apr 28 | 11.8°C | 12.5°C | |
| Apr 29 | 12.5°C | 13.3°C | |
| Apr 30 | 12.8°C | 13.6°C | |
| May 1 | 11.3°C | 12.0°C | |
| May 2 | 11.8°C | 12.5°C | |
| May 3 | 11.8°C | 12.5°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 Slaughter Beach
Water temperature in Slaughter Beach by month
Slaughter Beach located in the northern hemisphere, at latitude 38 degrees. The comfortable water temperature for swimming is set here in June, usually in the middle of the month. During a year in Slaughter Beach there are 115 days of swimming. In general, the swimming season ends in October. Average annual water temperature on the coast in Slaughter Beach is 57°F, by the seasons: in winter 43°F, in spring 49°F, in summer 73°F, in autumn 64°F. Minimum water temperature (36°F) in Slaughter Beach it happens in January, maximum (79°F) in August.
You can find out detailed data on how the water temperature in Slaughter Beach changes in each specific month:
Slaughter Beach: general information and map
Neighboring cities and resorts
| City | Water* | Distance** |
| Bowers | 53°C | 18km |
| Lewes | 52°C  | 21km |
| Cape Henlopen | 52°C | 22km |
| Rehoboth Beach | 51°C | 30km |
| Dewey Beach | 51°C | 32km |
| Villas | 52°C | 34km |
| Long Neck | 52°C | 35km |
| Cape May | 52°C | 35km |
| Diamond Beach | 52°C | 40km |
| Wildwood Crest | 52°C | 41km |
| Wildwood | 53°C | 43km |
| North Wildwood | 52°C | 45km |
** Straight line distance in kilometers
The warmest water today in United States recorded in Upper Sugarloaf Key, 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 Slaughter Beach 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 26 kilometers. This is Sussex County (GED) airport. We have no information as to whether it is valid and what flights it receives or sends.
Slaughter Beach: weather forecast
The weather forecast is shown in local time in Slaughter Beach
11km/hhumidity: 80%, clouds: 80%
15km/hhumidity: 78%, clouds: 30%
22km/hhumidity: 66%, clouds: 2%
23km/hhumidity: 58%, clouds: 0%
21km/hhumidity: 54%, clouds: 0%
20km/hhumidity: 57%, clouds: 2%
15km/hhumidity: 68%, clouds: 6%
13km/hhumidity: 73%, clouds: 3%
11km/hhumidity: 77%, clouds: 1%
11km/hhumidity: 77%, clouds: 58%
17km/hhumidity: 66%, clouds: 74%
17km/hhumidity: 52%, clouds: 95%
17km/hhumidity: 56%, clouds: 97%
11km/hhumidity: 66%, clouds: 100%
12km/hhumidity: 80%, clouds: 100%
11km/hhumidity: 78%, clouds: 100%
14km/hhumidity: 78%, clouds: 100%
13km/hhumidity: 88%, clouds: 100%
15km/hhumidity: 83%, clouds: 97%
17km/hhumidity: 68%, clouds: 79%
14km/hhumidity: 60%, clouds: 65%
12km/hhumidity: 61%, clouds: 95%
1km/hhumidity: 81%, clouds: 98%
11km/hhumidity: 83%, clouds: 100%
12km/hhumidity: 80%, clouds: 100%
11km/hhumidity: 91%, clouds: 99%
13km/hhumidity: 81%, clouds: 97%
14km/hhumidity: 68%, clouds: 49%
14km/hhumidity: 61%, clouds: 56%
20km/hhumidity: 79%, clouds: 59%
14km/hhumidity: 86%, clouds: 66%
13km/hhumidity: 93%, clouds: 17%
11km/hhumidity: 98%, clouds: 24%
14km/hhumidity: 96%, clouds: 85%
16km/hhumidity: 93%, clouds: 93%
18km/hhumidity: 80%, clouds: 91%
20km/hhumidity: 74%, clouds: 86%
15km/hhumidity: 79%, clouds: 99%
6km/hhumidity: 97%, clouds: 96%
