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 14.69°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.

58.4

°F

October 26, 04:22

Trend:

decreasing

Yesterday:

59.8°F

Tomorrow:

58.0°F

Sunrise:

07:46

Sunset:

18:20

Day Length:

10 h. 34 min.

Hamilton in November

Minimum:

35.3°F

Average:

37.9°F

Maximum:

38.8°F

Water temperature in Hamilton today

As of now, in Hamilton, the water temperature is 58.4°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 4.1°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 considerably lower than the average registered over the last two weeks, indicating a slight cooling trend. It is also close to the historical maximum temperature for this date. The maximum temperature recorded for this date was 58.4°F on 2021, while the historical minimum was 47.0°F on 2022.

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 shows a gradual cooling trend. The average temperature is expected to be 56.4°F, the minimum temperature may reach 54.1°F, and the maximum might stay at 58.0°F.

Daily water temperature in Hamilton

Date	Current Year actual* / forecast**	last year	10 years average
Oct 12	63.5°F	63.4°F	61.0°F
Oct 13	64.2°F	63.5°F	60.7°F
Oct 14	63.9°F	62.9°F	60.3°F
Oct 15	63.9°F	62.2°F	60.3°F
Oct 16	63.6°F	61.7°F	59.7°F
Oct 17	63.5°F	60.5°F	59.3°F
Oct 18	63.1°F	59.4°F	58.9°F
Oct 19	63.2°F	59.4°F	58.6°F
Oct 20	62.3°F	60.2°F	58.0°F
Oct 21	62.0°F	59.7°F	57.5°F
Oct 22	61.6°F	59.5°F	57.1°F
Oct 23	61.2°F	59.6°F	56.5°F
Oct 24	60.0°F	59.8°F	55.9°F
Oct 25	59.8°F	59.4°F	55.4°F
Oct 26	58.4°F	58.4°F	54.4°F
Oct 27	58.0°F	56.7°F	53.9°F
Oct 28	57.1°F	55.7°F	53.0°F
Oct 29	57.1°F	55.2°F	53.1°F
Oct 30	56.4°F	54.1°F	52.3°F
Oct 31	55.9°F	53.5°F	51.8°F
Nov 1	56.2°F	53.0°F	52.1°F
Nov 2	54.1°F	51.2°F	50.1°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 58.2°F in Autumn.