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 0.87°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.

33.6

°F

February 28, 17:12

Trend:

increasing

Yesterday:

33.2°F

Tomorrow:

33.9°F

Sunrise:

06:54

Sunset:

18:00

Day Length:

11 h. 6 min.

Halifax in March

Minimum:

36.7°F

Average:

39.3°F

Maximum:

42.7°F

Sea water temperature in Halifax today

As of now, in Halifax, the water temperature is 33.6°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 0.9°F lower than the average recorded on this particular day in recent years. Since yesterday, there was a slight 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

The water temperature today is above average for the last two weeks, showing a small increase in temperature. 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 35.9°F on 2022, while the historical minimum was 32.0°F on 2019.

latest data

last year

Over the last two weeks, the water temperature has stayed slightly lower than historical averages for those days. The forecast for the upcoming week suggests a gradual increase. The average temperature is expected to rise up to 33.9°F, with minimum temperature starting at 33.7°F, while the maximum might reach 34.3°F.

Daily water temperature in Halifax

Date	Current Year actual* / forecast**	last year	10 years average
Feb 14	33.6°F	33.1°F	34.4°F
Feb 15	33.3°F	32.8°F	34.4°F
Feb 16	33.5°F	33.2°F	34.4°F
Feb 17	33.4°F	33.2°F	34.5°F
Feb 18	33.4°F	33.4°F	34.6°F
Feb 19	34.2°F	33.2°F	34.4°F
Feb 20	33.4°F	32.8°F	34.4°F
Feb 21	33.5°F	33.0°F	34.5°F
Feb 22	32.8°F	33.0°F	34.2°F
Feb 23	33.6°F	33.0°F	34.2°F
Feb 24	33.3°F	32.7°F	34.4°F
Feb 25	33.0°F	32.6°F	34.3°F
Feb 26	32.8°F	33.3°F	34.4°F
Feb 27	33.2°F	33.2°F	34.2°F
Feb 28	33.6°F	33.4°F	34.4°F
Mar 1	33.9°F	33.5°F	34.5°F
Mar 2	33.7°F	33.3°F	34.3°F
Mar 3	33.9°F	33.8°F	34.5°F
Mar 4	34.0°F	34.0°F	34.6°F
Mar 5	34.3°F	33.8°F	34.9°F
Mar 6	33.9°F	33.5°F	34.5°F
Mar 7	34.0°F	33.5°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 38.2°F in Winter, 38.8°F in Spring, 58.1°F in Summer, and 56.6°F in Autumn.