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 4.66°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.

40.4

°F

April 20, 00:15

Trend:

increasing

Yesterday:

40.0°F

Tomorrow:

40.8°F

Sunrise:

06:22

Sunset:

20:05

Day Length:

13 h. 43 min.

Halifax in April

Minimum:

36.6°F

Average:

39.3°F

Maximum:

42.1°F

Sea water temperature in Halifax today

As of now, in Halifax, the water temperature is 40.4°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 2.3°F higher 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

Today's water temperature is notably higher than the average recorded over the past two weeks, indicating a significant warming trend. It is also close to the historical maximum temperature for this date. The maximum temperature recorded for this date was 40.5°F on 2022, while the historical minimum was 35.5°F on 2015.

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 41.3°F, with minimum temperature starting at 40.8°F, while the maximum might reach 41.7°F.

Daily water temperature in Halifax

Date	Current Year actual* / forecast**	last year	10 years average
Apr 6	35.5°F	36.1°F	35.6°F
Apr 7	35.6°F	36.5°F	35.9°F
Apr 8	36.7°F	36.3°F	36.1°F
Apr 9	36.4°F	38.0°F	36.3°F
Apr 10	36.1°F	37.9°F	36.5°F
Apr 11	36.9°F	36.2°F	36.3°F
Apr 12	36.6°F	36.4°F	36.5°F
Apr 13	36.6°F	36.5°F	36.8°F
Apr 14	36.3°F	39.9°F	37.4°F
Apr 15	37.9°F	39.6°F	37.8°F
Apr 16	37.3°F	42.0°F	37.5°F
Apr 17	39.0°F	40.0°F	37.8°F
Apr 18	38.4°F	41.1°F	37.7°F
Apr 19	40.0°F	40.6°F	37.7°F
Apr 20	40.4°F	40.4°F	38.1°F
Apr 21	40.8°F	40.9°F	38.5°F
Apr 22	41.0°F	40.9°F	38.7°F
Apr 23	41.7°F	42.6°F	39.4°F
Apr 24	41.2°F	41.9°F	38.9°F
Apr 25	41.5°F	41.8°F	39.2°F
Apr 26	41.5°F	41.9°F	39.1°F
Apr 27	41.3°F	40.0°F	39.0°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, 58.1°F in Summer, and 56.6°F in Autumn.