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 1.88°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.

35.4

°F

January 24, 02:45

Trend:

stable

Yesterday:

35.3°F

Tomorrow:

35.2°F

Sunrise:

07:43

Sunset:

17:21

Day Length:

9 h. 38 min.

Hamilton in January

Minimum:

37.3°F

Average:

38.9°F

Maximum:

41.1°F

Water temperature in Hamilton today

As of now, in Hamilton, 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 1.7°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 38.4°F on 2021, while the historical minimum was 36.0°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 minimum recorded over the past years. Over the next week, the forecast shows a steady trend, with temperatures staying close to the average of 35.1°F. Both minimum and maximum temperatures expected to be close to the average, offering a week of stable water conditions.

Daily water temperature in Hamilton

Date	Current Year actual* / forecast**	last year	10 years average
Jan 10	38.5°F	38.2°F	38.2°F
Jan 11	38.4°F	37.3°F	38.1°F
Jan 12	37.7°F	37.3°F	38.0°F
Jan 13	37.6°F	37.5°F	37.9°F
Jan 14	37.6°F	37.5°F	37.8°F
Jan 15	37.5°F	37.5°F	37.8°F
Jan 16	37.5°F	37.6°F	37.7°F
Jan 17	36.5°F	37.6°F	37.6°F
Jan 18	36.6°F	38.2°F	37.5°F
Jan 19	36.3°F	38.2°F	37.3°F
Jan 20	36.3°F	37.7°F	37.3°F
Jan 21	36.2°F	37.8°F	37.0°F
Jan 22	36.3°F	37.6°F	37.0°F
Jan 23	35.3°F	37.5°F	37.0°F
Jan 24	35.4°F	37.5°F	37.1°F
Jan 25	35.2°F	36.7°F	36.9°F
Jan 26	35.1°F	36.7°F	36.9°F
Jan 27	35.2°F	37.7°F	36.9°F
Jan 28	35.2°F	37.5°F	36.9°F
Jan 29	35.0°F	37.5°F	36.8°F
Jan 30	35.1°F	37.1°F	36.8°F
Jan 31	34.9°F	36.7°F	36.6°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.

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 25, 2016, dipping to 34.2°F. The average readings by season are 38.2°F in Winter, 41.3°F in Spring, 66.4°F in Summer, and 58.4°F in Autumn.