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 10.64°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.

51.2

°F

May 20, 00:21

Trend:

stable

Yesterday:

50.9°F

Tomorrow:

51.2°F

Sunrise:

05:50

Sunset:

20:43

Day Length:

14 h. 53 min.

Hamilton in May

Minimum:

34.5°F

Average:

37.9°F

Maximum:

39.3°F

Water temperature in Hamilton today

As of now, in Hamilton, the water temperature is 51.2°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 3.9°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 stay about the same.

Recent water 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 49.4°F on 2021, while the historical minimum was 43.2°F on 2014.

latest data

last year

Observations from the last two weeks indicate that the water temperature was in proximity to the highest values recorded on those days in the past. The forecast for the upcoming week suggests a gradual increase. The average temperature is expected to rise up to 52.8°F, with minimum temperature starting at 51.2°F, while the maximum might reach 54.1°F.

Daily water temperature in Hamilton

Date	Current Year actual* / forecast**	last year	10 years average
May 6	46.4°F	41.8°F	43.1°F
May 7	48.1°F	43.4°F	43.7°F
May 8	48.0°F	43.3°F	44.3°F
May 9	48.2°F	44.9°F	44.2°F
May 10	48.2°F	45.6°F	44.5°F
May 11	48.3°F	47.1°F	44.6°F
May 12	48.3°F	48.3°F	44.6°F
May 13	48.3°F	49.0°F	44.6°F
May 14	48.2°F	47.1°F	44.6°F
May 15	48.6°F	48.2°F	45.3°F
May 16	48.7°F	49.6°F	45.6°F
May 17	51.5°F	50.5°F	46.3°F
May 18	51.0°F	49.0°F	47.2°F
May 19	50.9°F	48.6°F	47.0°F
May 20	51.2°F	49.1°F	47.2°F
May 21	51.2°F	50.0°F	47.2°F
May 22	51.5°F	49.4°F	47.6°F
May 23	52.3°F	49.1°F	48.4°F
May 24	53.0°F	50.8°F	49.0°F
May 25	53.9°F	51.7°F	50.0°F
May 26	53.9°F	50.6°F	50.0°F
May 27	54.1°F	50.4°F	50.2°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 37.9°F in Winter, 40.6°F in Spring, 65.7°F in Summer, and 57.6°F in Autumn.