What is the current water temperature in Hamilton?

Q: What is the current water temperature in Hamilton?

As of now, in Hamilton, the water temperature is 3.92°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 Hamilton

Detailed information about the current water temperature in Hamilton. 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.

39.1

°F

December 10, 14:59

Trend:

decreasing

Yesterday:

39.6°F

Tomorrow:

38.8°F

Sunrise:

07:40

Sunset:

16:44

Day Length:

9 h. 4 min.

Hamilton in December

Minimum:

35.1°F

Average:

37.8°F

Maximum:

39.1°F

Water temperature in Hamilton today

As of now, in Hamilton, the water temperature is 39.1°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 2.5°F lower than the average recorded on this particular day in recent years. The water temperature remains approximately unchanged from yesterday. According to the forecast, we expect the temperature to fall a bit.

Recent water 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 43.3°F on 2021, while the historical minimum was 39.9°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 38.6°F, the minimum temperature may reach 38.3°F, and the maximum might stay at 39.0°F.

Daily water temperature in Hamilton

Date	Current Year actual* / forecast**	last year	10 years average
Nov 26	44.1°F	47.8°F	43.7°F
Nov 27	43.9°F	48.3°F	43.6°F
Nov 28	43.5°F	47.4°F	43.3°F
Nov 29	43.1°F	46.8°F	43.0°F
Nov 30	41.6°F	47.1°F	42.8°F
Dec 1	41.7°F	46.8°F	42.7°F
Dec 2	40.9°F	46.3°F	42.6°F
Dec 3	41.0°F	45.2°F	42.2°F
Dec 4	40.0°F	45.0°F	42.1°F
Dec 5	40.3°F	45.2°F	42.0°F
Dec 6	40.1°F	44.5°F	42.1°F
Dec 7	40.3°F	44.5°F	42.2°F
Dec 8	40.2°F	44.0°F	41.9°F
Dec 9	39.6°F	42.3°F	41.3°F
Dec 10	39.1°F	41.8°F	41.5°F
Dec 11	38.8°F	41.4°F	41.3°F
Dec 12	38.7°F	41.0°F	41.2°F
Dec 13	39.0°F	42.6°F	41.5°F
Dec 14	38.6°F	42.4°F	41.0°F
Dec 15	38.4°F	41.9°F	40.9°F
Dec 16	38.4°F	41.9°F	40.9°F
Dec 17	38.3°F	41.9°F	40.8°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.

Water temperature in Hamilton by month

In an average year, Hamilton offers no days when the water temperature is warm enough to swim comfortably.

The warmest water in Hamilton was recorded on August 28, 2021, reaching a 77.8°F. While the coldest temperature occurred on February 20, 2015, dipping to 32.0°F. The average readings by season are 38.1°F in Winter, 41.0°F in Spring, 66.1°F in Summer, and 58.3°F in Autumn.