Sea temperatures, water sports and vacation activities near Thompson, United States

Water temperatures throughout the year and general information about Thompson...

Thompson is a coastal city in the United States. It is a relatively small coastal town close to the water with a population of 9358 people. The water temperature around Thompson has extreme variability during the year. The temperature ranges from 3.5°C (38.2°F) in February up to 21.2°C (70.1°F) in the month of August, as shown in the graph below. The average water temperature throughout the year is 12°C (54°F) and the best time for water activities is late summer, since Thompson is located in the northern hemisphere.
Hover over the bars to see temperature for each month in Celsius and Fahrenheit.

What is the current water temperature near Thompson?

The current water temperature in the month of April near Thompson is approximately:

Are there surf spots close to Thompson?

There are not too many surf spots close to Thompson. The next good one is Bonnet Shores Point, which is about 40.2km (26miles) away from Thompson. Click here for directions and for more information on Bonnet Shores Point and its water temperature. Other fun surfspots near Thompson are Naragansett, which is 41.9km (26miles) away, and Monahans Dock, located approximately 42.7km (26.5miles) from Thompson.

Are there nice beaches near Thompson?

No, there are not too many beaches near to Thompson. One beach, which is not too far away, is Coventry, which is just 24.2km (15miles) away from Thompson. Another gorgeous beach near Thompson is Warwick, roughly 29.2km (18.1miles) away.

What wetsuit is recommended for Thompson?

The water temperature around Thompson is relatively cold, reaching up to 21°C (70°F) in the months of July, August, and September. During this time, in the late summer, a 3/2 wetsuit might be recommended to be in the water for more than half an hour, but some people might even be ok with a jumpsuit or even a wetsuit top for surfing, swimming, snorkelling, or diving . Nevertheless, during January, February, and March, temperatures reach lows of roughly 3°C (38°F). In this season, a 5-6mm drysuit with booties, hoddie and gloves is recommended to feel not too cold, but some people might even be ok with a very high-quality 5/6mm wetsuit for very short amounts of time . For very cold conditions and cold mornings/evenings, it might be advisable to bring a stack of extra warm clothing and hot drinks.

How is the scuba diving and fishing close to Thompson?

Due to relatively large temperature changes throughout the year, scuba diving and fishing conditions vary a lot depending on the time of the year. The temperature ranges from 3 to 8°C (38-47°F) during winter. Pollock, Winter Flounder, and Atlantic Cod are typical fish that can be found in waters of this temperature range. The conditions change during summer when temperatures reach 16 to 21°C (61-70°F). Fish that love this water temperature include: Red Snapper, Skipjack Tuna, Striped Bass, and Weakfish.

Directions to Thompson: How do I get there?

Please follow the directions in the map below.

Interesting facts about Thompson...

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