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 13.49°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.

56.3

°F

June 26, 08:11

Trend:

increasing

Yesterday:

55.2°F

Tomorrow:

56.8°F

Sunrise:

05:30

Sunset:

21:04

Day Length:

15 h. 34 min.

Halifax in July

Minimum:

36.4°F

Average:

39.0°F

Maximum:

40.9°F

Sea water temperature in Halifax today

As of now, in Halifax, the water temperature is 56.3°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 2.2°F higher than the average recorded on this particular day in recent years. Since yesterday, there was a noticeable increase in temperature. This indicates a warming trend over the past day. According to the forecast, we expect the temperature to rise a bit.

Recent sea temperature and forecast

Today's water temperature is notably higher than the average recorded over the past two weeks, indicating a significant warming trend. It also aligns closely with the historical average temperature for this date, indicating a typical climate pattern. The maximum temperature recorded for this date was 59.2°F on 2023, while the historical minimum was 50.2°F on 2018.

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 maximum recorded over the past years. The forecast for the upcoming week suggests a gradual increase. The average temperature is expected to rise up to 57.5°F, with minimum temperature starting at 56.8°F, while the maximum might reach 58.1°F.

Daily water temperature in Halifax

Date	Current Year actual* / forecast**	last year	10 years average
Jun 12	53.7°F	54.3°F	50.1°F
Jun 13	54.5°F	55.5°F	51.2°F
Jun 14	54.1°F	56.4°F	51.3°F
Jun 15	50.6°F	56.2°F	51.0°F
Jun 16	51.6°F	55.1°F	51.5°F
Jun 17	51.4°F	54.1°F	51.2°F
Jun 18	52.9°F	55.3°F	51.6°F
Jun 19	53.6°F	57.5°F	52.7°F
Jun 20	53.5°F	55.8°F	53.0°F
Jun 21	55.2°F	57.8°F	53.2°F
Jun 22	55.9°F	56.4°F	53.3°F
Jun 23	52.6°F	56.2°F	53.4°F
Jun 24	53.0°F	56.0°F	53.3°F
Jun 25	55.2°F	55.9°F	53.9°F
Jun 26	56.3°F	55.8°F	54.1°F
Jun 27	56.8°F	56.6°F	54.6°F
Jun 28	57.4°F	56.7°F	55.2°F
Jun 29	57.6°F	55.1°F	55.4°F
Jun 30	57.4°F	54.3°F	55.1°F
Jul 1	57.7°F	54.2°F	55.5°F
Jul 2	57.8°F	54.0°F	55.5°F
Jul 3	58.1°F	53.5°F	55.9°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 13, 2015, dipping to 32.0°F. The average readings by season are 38.3°F in Winter, 38.5°F in Spring, 58.2°F in Summer, and 56.6°F in Autumn.