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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.
Sea temperature in Halifax now

64.8

°F

September 19, 03:01

Trend:

decreasing

Yesterday:

65.0°F

Tomorrow:

64.7°F

Sunrise:

06:57

Sunset:

19:18

Day Length:

12 h. 21 min.

Halifax in September

Minimum:

36.3°F

Average:

38.6°F

Maximum:

41.4°F

Sea water temperature in Halifax today

As of now, in Halifax, the water temperature is 64.8°F. Swimming in water of this temperature is generally concidered to be cool, and most people won't really enjoy it. Today's reading is 2.1°F higher 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 also aligns closely with the historical average temperature for this date, indicating a typical climate pattern. The maximum temperature recorded for this date was 67.0°F on 2018, while the historical minimum was 58.8°F on 2019.

Over the last two weeks, the water temperature has stayed slightly above than historical averages for those days. The forecast for the upcoming week shows a gradual cooling trend. The average temperature is expected to be 63.9°F, the minimum temperature may reach 63.0°F, and the maximum might stay at 64.7°F.

Daily water temperature in Halifax

Date Current Year

actual* / forecast**

last year 10 years average
Sep 5 66.3°F 57.4°F 63.7°F
Sep 6 65.7°F 57.6°F 63.7°F
Sep 7 66.8°F 58.1°F 64.1°F
Sep 8 68.1°F 58.2°F 64.2°F
Sep 9 67.4°F 58.5°F 64.1°F
Sep 10 65.7°F 60.2°F 63.8°F
Sep 11 65.9°F 60.0°F 63.9°F
Sep 12 66.1°F 58.9°F 63.4°F
Sep 13 66.1°F 60.5°F 63.1°F
Sep 14 65.7°F 62.3°F 62.9°F
Sep 15 64.8°F 62.8°F 63.3°F
Sep 16 64.9°F 61.1°F 63.1°F
Sep 17 64.8°F 63.7°F 63.1°F
Sep 18 65.0°F 63.2°F 62.9°F
Sep 19 64.8°F 62.3°F 62.7°F
Sep 20 64.7°F 62.2°F 62.6°F
Sep 21 64.5°F 62.1°F 62.4°F
Sep 22 63.8°F 61.7°F 61.8°F
Sep 23 63.9°F 62.3°F 61.9°F
Sep 24 64.0°F 62.7°F 62.0°F
Sep 25 63.5°F 62.0°F 61.4°F
Sep 26 63.0°F 60.6°F 61.0°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.