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Why are some beach waters warm?

The combination of how much sunlight we have and what the winds are doing plays a big role in the temperatures we might feel when we're at the beach.



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The hottest ocean area is in the Persian Gulf, where water temperatures at the surface exceed 90 degrees Fahrenheit in the summer. Another hot area exists in the Red Sea, where a temperature of 132.8 degrees Fahrenheit has been recorded at a depth of about 6,500 feet.

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Tenerife, Spain: The largest of the Canary Islands, Tenerife boasts an average temperature of 25 degrees Celsius in spring, making it the perfect destination for some sun, sand, and sea. Algarve, Portugal: The southernmost region of Portugal, the Algarve is famous for its beautiful beaches and warm weather.

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The average temperature in Europe is 21.8°C. The highest current temperature on the continent according to our data, is in Koper (Slovenia) where water has 28.9 degrees celsius. On the other hand the lowest temperature is in Dalatangi (Iceland) where water has 12.1 degrees celsius.

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In tropical regions, such as the Caribbean, the average seawater temperature is around 79-82 °F (26-28 °C), while in more temperate regions, such as the Mediterranean, the average water temperature is around 64-72 °F (18-22 °C).

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