What is the current water temperature in Halifax?

Q: What is the current water temperature in Halifax?

As of now, in Halifax, the water temperature is 0.94°C. Swimming in water of this temperature is considered as extremely cold, and there's a substantial risk of hypothermia if exposed for more than a brief duration.

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Water temperature in Halifax

Detailed information about the current water temperature in Halifax. The trend over the last two weeks, daily averages, and precise forecast of the water temperature changes. Gain a deeper understanding of seasonal dynamics with monthly statistical analyses covering recent years.

33.7

°F

February 8, 12:32

Trend:

decreasing

Yesterday:

34.0°F

Tomorrow:

33.6°F

Sunrise:

07:25

Sunset:

17:33

Day Length:

10 h. 8 min.

Halifax in February

Minimum:

36.7°F

Average:

39.3°F

Maximum:

42.3°F

Sea water temperature in Halifax today

As of now, in Halifax, the water temperature is 33.7°F. Swimming in water of this temperature is considered as extremely cold, and there's a substantial risk of hypothermia if exposed for more than a brief duration. Today's reading is 1.4°F lower than the average recorded on this particular day in recent years. The sea temperature remains approximately unchanged from yesterday. According to the forecast, we expect the temperature to stay about the same.

Recent sea temperature and forecast

Today's water temperature is considerably lower than the average registered over the last two weeks, indicating a slight cooling trend. It is also close to the historical minimum temperature for this date. The maximum temperature recorded for this date was 38.5°F on 2023, while the historical minimum was 33.5°F on 2022.

latest data

last year

The water temperature over the last two weeks displayed soome variability. While the two week average stayed close to the historical average, there were some days when the temperature was close to the minimum recorded over the past years. Over the next week, the forecast shows a steady trend, with temperatures staying close to the average of 33.5°F. Both minimum and maximum temperatures expected to be close to the average, offering a week of stable water conditions.

Daily water temperature in Halifax

Date	Current Year actual* / forecast**	last year	10 years average
Jan 25	36.6°F	35.6°F	36.3°F
Jan 26	36.2°F	35.4°F	36.2°F
Jan 27	36.0°F	35.4°F	36.1°F
Jan 28	33.4°F	35.1°F	35.6°F
Jan 29	34.7°F	35.2°F	35.6°F
Jan 30	34.4°F	34.9°F	35.5°F
Jan 31	34.8°F	35.2°F	35.4°F
Feb 1	35.0°F	34.9°F	35.3°F
Feb 2	34.7°F	34.8°F	35.2°F
Feb 3	34.5°F	34.5°F	35.0°F
Feb 4	34.3°F	34.5°F	35.3°F
Feb 5	34.2°F	34.5°F	35.2°F
Feb 6	34.4°F	34.3°F	35.2°F
Feb 7	34.0°F	33.9°F	35.1°F
Feb 8	33.7°F	34.2°F	35.1°F
Feb 9	33.6°F	34.3°F	35.0°F
Feb 10	33.7°F	34.1°F	35.1°F
Feb 11	33.4°F	33.9°F	34.7°F
Feb 12	33.8°F	33.6°F	35.2°F
Feb 13	33.7°F	33.2°F	35.1°F
Feb 14	33.1°F	33.1°F	34.5°F
Feb 15	33.2°F	32.8°F	34.6°F

* actual - actual temperature values

** forecast - projected values for the next week

Real-time coastal temperatures could deviate by several degrees from the provided readings. These deviations often become evident following intense rainfall or strong winds.

Our forecasting methodology leverages a mathematical model, that uses current water and weather conditions, historical records, wind intensity and direction.

Sea water temperature in Halifax by month

In an average year, Halifax offers no days when the water temperature is warm enough to swim comfortably.

The warmest water in Halifax was recorded on July 26, 2023, reaching a 70.6°F. While the coldest temperature occurred on February 28, 2019, dipping to 32.0°F. The average readings by season are 38.3°F in Winter, 38.8°F in Spring, 58.1°F in Summer, and 56.6°F in Autumn.