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 3.24°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.

37.8

°F

January 21, 23:23

Trend:

stable

Yesterday:

37.7°F

Tomorrow:

37.8°F

Sunrise:

07:45

Sunset:

17:17

Day Length:

9 h. 32 min.

Hamilton in January

Minimum:

37.3°F

Average:

38.8°F

Maximum:

41.1°F

Water temperature in Hamilton today

As of now, in Hamilton, the water temperature is 37.8°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. 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 reading indicates a minor change compared to the average water temperature of the last two weeks, but the overall trend remains steady. 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 38.9°F on 2017, while the historical minimum was 35.2°F on 2016.

latest data

last year

Over the past two weeks, the water temperature has closely aligned with historical averages for those days. Over the next week, the forecast shows a steady trend, with temperatures staying close to the average of 37.8°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 7	39.0°F	39.3°F	38.2°F
Jan 8	39.0°F	39.2°F	38.1°F
Jan 9	38.3°F	39.0°F	38.0°F
Jan 10	38.2°F	38.9°F	37.9°F
Jan 11	37.3°F	38.8°F	37.9°F
Jan 12	37.3°F	38.6°F	37.8°F
Jan 13	37.5°F	38.5°F	37.7°F
Jan 14	37.5°F	38.4°F	37.6°F
Jan 15	37.5°F	38.6°F	37.5°F
Jan 16	37.6°F	38.7°F	37.5°F
Jan 17	37.6°F	38.6°F	37.4°F
Jan 18	38.2°F	37.4°F	37.3°F
Jan 19	38.2°F	37.4°F	37.2°F
Jan 20	37.7°F	37.3°F	37.2°F
Jan 21	37.8°F	37.3°F	36.8°F
Jan 22	37.8°F	37.1°F	36.8°F
Jan 23	37.8°F	36.8°F	36.8°F
Jan 24	37.9°F	36.9°F	36.9°F
Jan 25	37.8°F	36.9°F	36.8°F
Jan 26	37.8°F	36.8°F	36.8°F
Jan 27	37.7°F	36.8°F	36.7°F
Jan 28	37.7°F	36.8°F	36.7°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, 40.9°F in Spring, 66.1°F in Summer, and 58.2°F in Autumn.