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 5.22°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.

41.4

°F

December 21, 12:57

Trend:

decreasing

Yesterday:

41.6°F

Tomorrow:

41.1°F

Sunrise:

07:49

Sunset:

16:47

Day Length:

8 h. 58 min.

Hamilton in December

Minimum:

33.3°F

Average:

37.4°F

Maximum:

39.1°F

Water temperature in Hamilton today

As of now, in Hamilton, the water temperature is 41.4°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 1.0°F higher 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 slightly lower than the average registered over the last two weeks, indicating a slight cooling trend. It also falls within the range of the average temperature recorded for this date, suggesting a consistent weather trend. The maximum temperature recorded for this date was 42.6°F on 2015, while the historical minimum was 38.7°F on 2014.

latest data

last year

Over the last two weeks, the water temperature has stayed slightly above than historical averages for those days. The forecast for the upcoming week shows a gradual cooling trend. The average temperature is expected to be 40.5°F, the minimum temperature may reach 39.7°F, and the maximum might stay at 41.1°F.

Daily water temperature in Hamilton

Date	Current Year actual* / forecast**	last year	10 years average
Dec 7	44.5°F	41.6°F	42.2°F
Dec 8	44.0°F	41.3°F	41.9°F
Dec 9	42.3°F	41.4°F	41.6°F
Dec 10	41.8°F	41.1°F	41.5°F
Dec 11	41.4°F	40.8°F	41.4°F
Dec 12	41.0°F	40.6°F	41.2°F
Dec 13	42.6°F	40.8°F	41.4°F
Dec 14	42.4°F	40.6°F	41.0°F
Dec 15	41.9°F	39.7°F	40.9°F
Dec 16	41.9°F	40.8°F	40.9°F
Dec 17	41.9°F	40.7°F	40.7°F
Dec 18	41.9°F	40.6°F	40.7°F
Dec 19	41.7°F	40.5°F	40.7°F
Dec 20	41.6°F	40.2°F	40.4°F
Dec 21	41.4°F	40.3°F	40.4°F
Dec 22	41.1°F	40.1°F	40.1°F
Dec 23	40.8°F	39.8°F	39.8°F
Dec 24	40.6°F	39.3°F	39.7°F
Dec 25	40.8°F	38.9°F	39.9°F
Dec 26	40.4°F	38.6°F	39.4°F
Dec 27	39.9°F	38.2°F	39.0°F
Dec 28	39.7°F	37.9°F	38.8°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 37.9°F in Winter, 40.6°F in Spring, 65.8°F in Summer, and 57.8°F in Autumn.