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 3.37°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.

38.1

°F

December 31, 16:01

Trend:

decreasing

Yesterday:

38.4°F

Tomorrow:

37.5°F

Sunrise:

07:51

Sunset:

16:43

Day Length:

8 h. 52 min.

Halifax in January

Minimum:

35.8°F

Average:

39.1°F

Maximum:

41.4°F

Sea water temperature in Halifax today

As of now, in Halifax, the water temperature is 38.1°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 1.6°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 42.1°F on 2020, while the historical minimum was 37.3°F on 2018.

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 shows a gradual cooling trend. The average temperature is expected to be 37.6°F, the minimum temperature may reach 37.4°F, and the maximum might stay at 37.9°F.

Daily water temperature in Halifax

Date	Current Year actual* / forecast**	last year	10 years average
Jan 1	37.5°F	35.8°F	39.1°F
Jan 2	37.8°F	36.7°F	39.4°F
Jan 3	37.9°F	37.0°F	39.4°F
Jan 4	37.7°F	37.0°F	39.3°F
Jan 5	37.7°F	37.7°F	39.3°F
Jan 6	37.6°F	38.1°F	39.2°F
Jan 7	37.4°F	38.1°F	39.0°F
Dec 17	41.0°F	40.5°F	42.6°F
Dec 18	41.1°F	40.2°F	42.3°F
Dec 19	40.3°F	41.0°F	41.8°F
Dec 20	40.9°F	41.0°F	41.9°F
Dec 21	41.9°F	40.6°F	41.5°F
Dec 22	41.1°F	40.6°F	41.4°F
Dec 23	41.1°F	40.1°F	41.2°F
Dec 24	40.2°F	40.0°F	41.1°F
Dec 25	39.9°F	39.3°F	41.1°F
Dec 26	39.8°F	39.5°F	40.9°F
Dec 27	39.3°F	39.3°F	40.6°F
Dec 28	38.9°F	38.9°F	40.4°F
Dec 29	38.9°F	38.2°F	39.9°F
Dec 30	38.4°F	37.9°F	39.7°F
Dec 31	38.1°F	37.7°F	39.7°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, 58.2°F in Summer, and 56.6°F in Autumn.