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
Anna Lea,
You have inspired me to start a log of air/water temperature also. My gut reaction is that I can tolerate either air or water to be too hot, but not both. When the air is cool, I tolerate 84 degrees with no problem. But when the air is warm, I overheat. Last week I got out when the water was 86 and the outside temperature was warm. I wish I knew the air temp in the pool that day. I'll take my trusty thermometer and I'll keep a record.
Betsy Durrant
Anna Lea,
You have inspired me to start a log of air/water temperature also. My gut reaction is that I can tolerate either air or water to be too hot, but not both. When the air is cool, I tolerate 84 degrees with no problem. But when the air is warm, I overheat. Last week I got out when the water was 86 and the outside temperature was warm. I wish I knew the air temp in the pool that day. I'll take my trusty thermometer and I'll keep a record.
Betsy Durrant
