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 1.8°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.

35.2

°F

March 14, 20:12

Trend:

stable

Yesterday:

37.0°F

Tomorrow:

35.3°F

Sunrise:

07:34

Sunset:

19:24

Day Length:

11 h. 50 min.

Hamilton in March

Minimum:

36.6°F

Average:

38.6°F

Maximum:

39.9°F

Water temperature in Hamilton today

As of now, in Hamilton, the water temperature is 35.2°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 1.4°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 stay about the same.

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 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 39.5°F on 2024, while the historical minimum was 32.8°F on 2015.

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 35.2°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
Feb 28	35.4°F	37.7°F	36.1°F
Mar 1	35.9°F	37.2°F	36.1°F
Mar 2	36.7°F	37.6°F	36.3°F
Mar 3	36.4°F	37.5°F	36.1°F
Mar 4	36.3°F	37.3°F	36.0°F
Mar 5	35.7°F	37.6°F	36.2°F
Mar 6	35.7°F	38.6°F	36.2°F
Mar 7	36.3°F	38.4°F	36.2°F
Mar 8	36.7°F	38.4°F	36.5°F
Mar 9	36.5°F	37.9°F	36.4°F
Mar 10	37.2°F	37.8°F	36.6°F
Mar 11	37.1°F	37.6°F	36.4°F
Mar 12	37.8°F	37.9°F	36.5°F
Mar 13	37.0°F	38.4°F	36.6°F
Mar 14	35.2°F	39.5°F	36.6°F
Mar 15	35.3°F	38.8°F	36.7°F
Mar 16	35.0°F	38.7°F	36.4°F
Mar 17	35.3°F	38.3°F	36.7°F
Mar 18	35.2°F	38.9°F	36.6°F
Mar 19	35.2°F	38.5°F	36.6°F
Mar 20	35.2°F	38.3°F	36.6°F
Mar 21	35.4°F	32.0°F	36.8°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 38.1°F in Winter, 41.0°F in Spring, 66.1°F in Summer, and 58.2°F in Autumn.