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 14.53°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.

58.2

°F

August 2, 05:33

Trend:

decreasing

Yesterday:

60.0°F

Tomorrow:

58.0°F

Sunrise:

06:01

Sunset:

20:39

Day Length:

14 h. 38 min.

Halifax in August

Minimum:

36.4°F

Average:

38.7°F

Maximum:

40.4°F

Sea water temperature in Halifax today

As of now, in Halifax, the water temperature is 58.2°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 4.9°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 fall a bit.

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 66.9°F on 2019, while the historical minimum was 60.5°F on 2018.

latest data

last year

Observations from the last two weeks indicate that the water temperature was in proximity to the lowest values recorded on those days in the past. Over the next week, the forecast shows a steady trend, with temperatures staying close to the average of 58.0°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
Jul 19	65.9°F	57.3°F	61.4°F
Jul 20	63.0°F	60.4°F	61.8°F
Jul 21	62.5°F	58.8°F	61.7°F
Jul 22	59.6°F	57.8°F	61.7°F
Jul 23	57.7°F	58.1°F	61.8°F
Jul 24	59.7°F	58.5°F	62.1°F
Jul 25	57.0°F	60.6°F	62.3°F
Jul 26	59.4°F	60.6°F	62.9°F
Jul 27	57.4°F	61.5°F	62.9°F
Jul 28	56.9°F	60.2°F	62.7°F
Jul 29	55.8°F	60.3°F	62.4°F
Jul 30	54.2°F	60.8°F	62.9°F
Jul 31	59.4°F	61.4°F	63.3°F
Aug 1	60.0°F	62.0°F	63.0°F
Aug 2	58.2°F	61.9°F	63.1°F
Aug 3	58.0°F	62.5°F	62.9°F
Aug 4	57.8°F	64.5°F	62.7°F
Aug 5	57.9°F	64.4°F	62.8°F
Aug 6	58.4°F	64.4°F	63.3°F
Aug 7	58.2°F	64.2°F	63.1°F
Aug 8	58.3°F	62.0°F	63.2°F
Aug 9	57.8°F	59.2°F	62.7°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, 58.1°F in Summer, and 56.6°F in Autumn.