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 5.48°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.

41.9

°F

May 11, 19:05

Trend:

increasing

Yesterday:

41.7°F

Tomorrow:

42.2°F

Sunrise:

05:51

Sunset:

20:31

Day Length:

14 h. 40 min.

Halifax in May

Minimum:

36.6°F

Average:

39.0°F

Maximum:

42.0°F

Sea water temperature in Halifax today

As of now, in Halifax, the water temperature is 41.9°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 0.2°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

Today's water temperature is notably higher than the average recorded over the past two weeks, indicating a significant warming 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 44.1°F on 2022, while the historical minimum was 39.4°F on 2020.

latest data

last year

Over the past two weeks, the water temperature has closely aligned with historical averages for those days. The forecast for the upcoming week suggests a gradual increase. The average temperature is expected to rise up to 43.3°F, with minimum temperature starting at 42.2°F, while the maximum might reach 44.4°F.

Daily water temperature in Halifax

Date	Current Year actual* / forecast**	last year	10 years average
Apr 27	39.3°F	38.8°F	39.2°F
Apr 28	38.7°F	37.4°F	39.5°F
Apr 29	39.8°F	39.7°F	39.9°F
Apr 30	40.1°F	38.3°F	40.0°F
May 1	40.4°F	41.4°F	40.0°F
May 2	39.1°F	41.2°F	40.3°F
May 3	40.6°F	39.7°F	40.8°F
May 4	40.2°F	41.8°F	40.6°F
May 5	41.6°F	44.2°F	40.9°F
May 6	42.4°F	44.7°F	41.7°F
May 7	42.0°F	42.3°F	41.4°F
May 8	41.6°F	43.5°F	41.7°F
May 9	44.1°F	43.0°F	42.4°F
May 10	41.7°F	42.6°F	42.0°F
May 11	41.9°F	42.7°F	42.1°F
May 12	42.2°F	42.9°F	42.4°F
May 13	42.4°F	42.7°F	42.6°F
May 14	43.0°F	43.6°F	43.3°F
May 15	43.5°F	46.4°F	43.7°F
May 16	43.9°F	46.8°F	44.1°F
May 17	43.6°F	47.2°F	43.8°F
May 18	44.4°F	48.4°F	44.6°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.