Water Temperature of the Gulf of Mexico in Key West, FL

Current Water Temperature

75.4°F

Measurement Time: Tuesday, December 23, 2025, 8:42 AM EST

Today's Tides

Low: December 23, 5:47 AM, -0.17 ft
 High: December 23, 12:34 PM, 1.06 ft
Low: December 23, 4:54 PM, 0.51 ft
 High: December 23, 11:47 PM, 1.77 ft

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Local Points of Interest

Mallory Square; Tank Island; Florida Keys

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Gulf of Mexico

Station Name: Key West
Data Source: NOAA Tides and Currents

Elevation Above Sea Level: 13 feet / 4 meters

Sensor Depth: -3.6 feet / -1.1 meters

Nearest Address:
21 Angela St
Key West, FL 33040
Monroe County

GPS Coordinates: 24.55083, -81.80806

Nearby Water Temperatures

Atlantic Ocean, Key West, FL (14.1 mi)
Gulf of Mexico, Marathon, FL (45.4 mi)
East Side Creek, Flamingo, FL (61.8 mi)
Joe Kemp Channel, Flamingo, FL (66.5 mi)
Florida Bay, Islamorada, FL (68.4 mi)
Shark River, Flamingo, FL (70.9 mi)
Florida Bay, Islamorada, FL (71.3 mi)
Whitewater Bay, Flamingo, FL (72.0 mi)
Gulf of Mexico, Flamingo, FL (72.6 mi)
Whipray Basin, Islamorada, FL (76.3 mi)
Harney River, Flamingo, FL (76.4 mi)
Florida Bay, Islamorada, FL (78.0 mi)
Seven Palm Lake, Flamingo, FL (80.5 mi)
Broad River, Flamingo, FL (82.1 mi)
Little Madeira Bay, Homestead, FL (85.4 mi)

Weather for Key West, Florida

Current Weather

73.9°F
Partly cloudy
Conditions: Partly cloudy
Humidity: 85%
Feels Like: 77.5°F
Wind: E 21.5 mph
Wind Gusts: 29.5 mph
Pressure: 30.21 in
Precipitation: 0 in
Cloud Cover: 50%
Visibility: 9 mi
UV Index: 0.1

Five Day Weather Forecast

Sunny
Tue
H: 79°F
L: 74°F
Partly Cloudy
Wed
H: 73°F
L: 72°F
Cloudy
Thu
H: 72°F
L: 71°F
Patchy rain nearby
Fri
H: 75°F
L: 73°F
Patchy rain nearby
Sat
H: 74°F
L: 73°F

Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 9.75 μg/m3
PM10: 14.75 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 129.85 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 1.15 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.15 μg/m3
Ozone: 93 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 7:08 AM
Sun Transit: 12:26 AM
Sunset: 5:45 PM
Daylight: 10 hrs 37 mins
Moonrise: 9:56 AM
Moon Transit: 3:28 PM
Moonset: 9:06 PM
Moon Phase: Waxing Crescent
Moon Illumination: 11.7%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

3:42 AM - 6:12 AM
2:58 PM - 5:28 PM

Minor Periods

8:36 PM - 10:06 PM
9:26 AM - 10:56 AM

Action Rating: 3 out of 5

Tuesday, December 23, 2025

Weather Forecast

Conditions: Sunny
Average Temperature: 75.7°F
Average Humidity: 77%
Chance of Rain: 0%
Wind: 25.1 mph
UV Index: 1

Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 9.16 μg/m3
PM10: 13.79 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 128.57 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 1.25 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.19 μg/m3
Ozone: 91.4 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 7:08 AM
Sun Transit: 12:26 AM
Sunset: 5:45 PM
Daylight: 10 hrs 37 mins
Moonrise: 9:56 AM
Moon Transit: 3:28 PM
Moonset: 9:06 PM
Moon Phase: Waxing Crescent
Moon Illumination: 11.7%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

3:42 AM - 6:12 AM
2:58 PM - 5:28 PM

Minor Periods

8:36 PM - 10:06 PM
9:26 AM - 10:56 AM

Action Rating: 3 out of 5

Wednesday, December 24, 2025

Weather Forecast

Conditions: Partly Cloudy
Average Temperature: 72.5°F
Average Humidity: 78%
Chance of Rain: 0%
Wind: 22.4 mph
UV Index: 1.1

Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 8.56 μg/m3
PM10: 12.88 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 126.69 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 1.43 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.23 μg/m3
Ozone: 96.16 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 7:08 AM
Sun Transit: 12:27 AM
Sunset: 5:45 PM
Daylight: 10 hrs 37 mins
Moonrise: 10:32 AM
Moon Transit: 4:14 PM
Moonset: 10:02 PM
Moon Phase: Waxing Crescent
Moon Illumination: 19.9%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

4:30 AM - 7:00 AM
3:44 PM - 6:14 PM

Minor Periods

9:32 PM - 11:02 PM
10:02 AM - 11:32 AM

Action Rating: 4 out of 5

Thursday, December 25, 2025

Weather Forecast

Conditions: Cloudy
Average Temperature: 71.5°F
Average Humidity: 77%
Chance of Rain: 0%
Wind: 18.3 mph
UV Index: 0.8

Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 9.29 μg/m3
PM10: 13.25 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 123.49 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 2.03 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.63 μg/m3
Ozone: 95.64 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 7:09 AM
Sun Transit: 12:27 AM
Sunset: 5:46 PM
Daylight: 10 hrs 37 mins
Moonrise: 11:05 AM
Moon Transit: 5:00 PM
Moonset: 10:59 PM
Moon Phase: Waxing Crescent
Moon Illumination: 29.7%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

5:14 AM - 7:44 AM
4:30 PM - 7:00 PM

Minor Periods

10:29 PM - 11:59 PM
10:35 AM - 12:05 AM

Action Rating: 2 out of 5

Friday, December 26, 2025

Weather Forecast

Conditions: Patchy rain nearby
Average Temperature: 74.2°F
Average Humidity: 70%
Chance of Rain: 89%
Wind: 11.6 mph
UV Index: 1.1

Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 11.07 μg/m3
PM10: 14.24 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 137.27 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 2.13 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 2.3 μg/m3
Ozone: 102.64 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 7:09 AM
Sun Transit: 12:28 AM
Sunset: 5:47 PM
Daylight: 10 hrs 37 mins
Moonrise: 11:38 AM
Moon Transit: 5:43 PM
Moonset: 11:55 PM
Moon Phase: First Quarter
Moon Illumination: 40.5%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

5:58 AM - 8:28 AM
5:13 PM - 7:43 PM

Minor Periods

12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
11:08 AM - 12:38 AM

Action Rating: 2 out of 5

Saturday, December 27, 2025

Weather Forecast

Conditions: Patchy rain nearby
Average Temperature: 73.5°F
Average Humidity: 73%
Chance of Rain: 82%
Wind: 10.7 mph
UV Index: 0

Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 8.82 μg/m3
PM10: 12.01 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 122.22 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 1.64 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.45 μg/m3
Ozone: 94.85 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 7:10 AM
Sun Transit: 12:28 AM
Sunset: 5:47 PM
Daylight: 10 hrs 38 mins
Moonrise: 12:11 AM
Moon Transit: 4:23 AM
Moonset: 12:55 AM
Moon Phase: First Quarter
Moon Illumination: 51.8%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

3:53 AM - 6:23 AM
3:53 AM - 6:23 AM

Minor Periods

11:41 AM - 1:11 PM
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM

Action Rating: 2 out of 5

The times presented here are based upon the solunar theory, which is the idea that the movements of fish and other animals are affected by the location of the sun and moon. The major periods are believed to be the times of the greatest animal activity and occur when the moon is directly overhead or underfoot (lunar transits). The minor periods also see increased activity and occur when the moon is rising or setting. The strongest activity occurs during full or new moons, and the weakest during quarter or three quarter moons. This is indicated by the Action Rating.

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