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 7.84°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.

46.1

°F

November 21, 09:04

Trend:

stable

Yesterday:

45.9°F

Tomorrow:

46.0°F

Sunrise:

07:20

Sunset:

16:41

Day Length:

9 h. 21 min.

Halifax in November

Minimum:

34.6°F

Average:

38.1°F

Maximum:

41.1°F

Sea water temperature in Halifax today

As of now, in Halifax, the water temperature is 46.1°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 2.0°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 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 also aligns closely with the historical average temperature for this date, indicating a typical climate pattern. The maximum temperature recorded for this date was 52.8°F on 2017, while the historical minimum was 43.5°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. The forecast for the upcoming week shows a gradual cooling trend. The average temperature is expected to be 45.1°F, the minimum temperature may reach 44.3°F, and the maximum might stay at 46.0°F.

Daily water temperature in Halifax

Date	Current Year actual* / forecast**	last year	10 years average
Nov 7	49.3°F	51.5°F	52.6°F
Nov 8	49.7°F	50.9°F	52.3°F
Nov 9	49.3°F	50.6°F	51.9°F
Nov 10	48.7°F	51.7°F	51.3°F
Nov 11	48.5°F	51.7°F	51.2°F
Nov 12	48.6°F	51.5°F	51.3°F
Nov 13	48.1°F	50.8°F	50.8°F
Nov 14	47.6°F	50.5°F	50.3°F
Nov 15	47.0°F	49.6°F	49.6°F
Nov 16	46.6°F	49.5°F	49.4°F
Nov 17	44.2°F	48.8°F	48.4°F
Nov 18	43.7°F	48.7°F	48.2°F
Nov 19	46.1°F	48.7°F	48.3°F
Nov 20	45.9°F	47.8°F	48.0°F
Nov 21	46.1°F	47.8°F	48.1°F
Nov 22	46.0°F	47.4°F	47.9°F
Nov 23	45.6°F	48.0°F	47.6°F
Nov 24	45.2°F	46.5°F	47.2°F
Nov 25	44.9°F	46.2°F	46.8°F
Nov 26	44.7°F	45.7°F	46.7°F
Nov 27	44.7°F	45.5°F	46.6°F
Nov 28	44.3°F	45.3°F	46.3°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, 38.3°F in Spring, 58.1°F in Summer, and 56.6°F in Autumn.