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 1.9°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.

35.4

°F

March 20, 22:45

Trend:

stable

Yesterday:

36.9°F

Tomorrow:

35.6°F

Sunrise:

07:18

Sunset:

19:26

Day Length:

12 h. 8 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 35.4°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 0.3°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 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 39.3°F on 2022, while the historical minimum was 32.7°F on 2019.

latest data

last year

The water temperature over the last two weeks displayed soome variability. While the two week average stayed close to the historical average, there were some days when the temperature was close to the histoorical minimum and others when it was close to the historical maximum. Over the next week, the forecast shows a steady trend, with temperatures staying close to the average of 35.3°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
Mar 6	33.2°F	33.5°F	34.4°F
Mar 7	32.2°F	33.5°F	34.4°F
Mar 8	33.1°F	34.2°F	34.5°F
Mar 9	32.9°F	33.6°F	34.3°F
Mar 10	34.6°F	34.9°F	34.6°F
Mar 11	36.9°F	35.0°F	34.6°F
Mar 12	36.2°F	34.7°F	34.5°F
Mar 13	35.5°F	34.6°F	34.8°F
Mar 14	35.0°F	33.9°F	34.5°F
Mar 15	35.1°F	34.9°F	34.6°F
Mar 16	35.5°F	35.1°F	34.5°F
Mar 17	33.9°F	35.9°F	34.7°F
Mar 18	33.9°F	36.4°F	34.7°F
Mar 19	36.9°F	35.2°F	35.3°F
Mar 20	35.4°F	38.5°F	35.7°F
Mar 21	35.6°F	38.0°F	35.9°F
Mar 22	35.2°F	37.6°F	35.5°F
Mar 23	35.8°F	38.9°F	36.1°F
Mar 24	35.3°F	37.6°F	35.6°F
Mar 25	35.3°F	36.5°F	35.6°F
Mar 26	35.1°F	38.2°F	35.4°F
Mar 27	35.1°F	37.4°F	35.4°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.