Water temp in Keys?

[av8er23]

What is the average water temp in Key Largo during the first week of Jan.

 

[Capt Gary]

Water temp will average around 74 but could go a little colder. I've seen people diving with as little as a 2m suit and as much as a dry suit during that time. I use a 5m and hood in Jan.

Good Diving,

 

[av8er23]

i am hoping my 3 mm will keep me warm. i dive springs with it and stay warm. do you happen to know what the water temp. is in Panama City Beach this weekend?

 

[Capt Gary]

Just checked the noaa data station in Panama City and it said the water temp was 64.

http://www.ndbc.noaa.gov/station_page.php?station=PCBF1

I'd go with at least a 5m, but I get cold easy. Have fun PC is my home town.

Good Diving,

 

[markfm]

Looks like the temp down in the Keys is more mid - upper 70s:
http://www.ndbc.noaa.gov/station_page.php?station=SMKF1

Is that about what things should be like in another month?

 

[Capt Gary]

Panama City is over 600 miles north of the Florida Keys. Land temps can range some 20to 40 degrees difference. That distance and land temp difference can play a big role in the water temp difference. Our water temp today on the reef was 77. Getting chilly.

Good Diving,

 

[markfm]

Super, thanks. I just wanted to re-calibrate towards the Keys, as that's where I'll be Christmas week. 70 or above is a 5mm core warmer for me, while if it was more mid-60s I'd take my full 5mm.

 

[av8er23]

I am going to be diving Panama City this weekend. 64 is pretty chilly. I do not think my 3 mm will do the trick. I am going to try to rent a 7mm.

 

[Chris Sawallich]

Thats alright...

I am hitting Key Largo in February with my Dry Suit....