Proper relationship of air to water temperature in an indoor pool
Former Member
I have been monitoring the water and air temperatures where I swim. Last winter the water temperature seemed to fluctuate wildly between too cold and too hot, so this year I decided to try to quantify my suspicions.
What I've found so far is that it seems to be the air temperature, not the water temperature, that is making the difference in the comfort level. Below is the data I have so far.
My question is, is there a "rule" for the proper air temperature in an indoor pool? This pool is used for competitive swimming as well as water aerobics and little-kid swim lessons.
Date, Water, Air
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10/06/03 82 76
10/08/03 83 76
10/09/03 82 74
10/11/03 80 73
10/13/03 79 72
10/15/03 80 69
10/22/03 82 80
10/25/03 82 70
10/27/03 82 69
10/29/03 82 74
11/01/03 82 66
11/05/03 82 83
11/06/03 82 68
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Former Member
Now this is for competition...
USA Swimming
103.7.1 /m/ water temperature between 78 and 80 degrees Fahrenheit shall be maintained for competition
103.7.2 Air temperature within 8 feet above deck level in indoor facilities shall be not lower than 76 degrees Fahrenheit, with relative humidity maintained at about 60%, and air velocity at about 25 feet per minute.
Now this is for competition...
USA Swimming
103.7.1 /m/ water temperature between 78 and 80 degrees Fahrenheit shall be maintained for competition
103.7.2 Air temperature within 8 feet above deck level in indoor facilities shall be not lower than 76 degrees Fahrenheit, with relative humidity maintained at about 60%, and air velocity at about 25 feet per minute.
