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Where are the warmest surface waters in the Mediterranean Sea found?

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Mediterranean Sea

The warmest surface waters in the Mediterranean Sea are found in the eastern basin, which generally experiences higher temperatures than the western basin due to its lower latitude.1

Specifically, the highest surface temperatures occur in the Gulf of Sidra, off the coast of Libya, where the mean temperature in August reaches approximately 88 °F (31 °C). This is followed by the Gulf of Iskenderun, which records a mean temperature of about 86 °F (30 °C).1