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 3.57°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.

38.4

°F

December 31, 09:37

Trend:

decreasing

Yesterday:

38.5°F

Tomorrow:

38.4°F

Sunrise:

07:52

Sunset:

16:53

Day Length:

9 h. 1 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 38.4°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 0.5°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 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 41.0°F on 2015, while the historical minimum was 37.7°F on 2017.

latest data

last year

Observations from the last two weeks indicate that the water temperature was in proximity to the lowest 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 38.0°F, the minimum temperature may reach 37.7°F, and the maximum might stay at 38.4°F.

Daily water temperature in Hamilton

Date	Current Year actual* / forecast**	last year	10 years average
Jan 1	38.4°F	39.7°F	38.8°F
Jan 2	38.2°F	39.5°F	38.7°F
Jan 3	38.2°F	39.8°F	38.6°F
Jan 4	38.1°F	39.8°F	38.5°F
Jan 5	37.8°F	39.4°F	38.3°F
Jan 6	37.8°F	39.2°F	38.3°F
Jan 7	37.7°F	39.0°F	38.2°F
Dec 17	38.9°F	41.9°F	40.6°F
Dec 18	39.0°F	41.9°F	40.6°F
Dec 19	38.7°F	41.7°F	40.6°F
Dec 20	38.8°F	41.6°F	40.5°F
Dec 21	38.8°F	41.4°F	40.5°F
Dec 22	39.2°F	41.1°F	40.3°F
Dec 23	38.8°F	40.9°F	39.9°F
Dec 24	38.5°F	40.8°F	39.7°F
Dec 25	38.7°F	40.5°F	39.7°F
Dec 26	38.6°F	40.0°F	39.3°F
Dec 27	38.2°F	39.5°F	39.0°F
Dec 28	37.9°F	39.2°F	38.8°F
Dec 29	38.5°F	40.2°F	39.0°F
Dec 30	38.5°F	38.9°F	38.8°F
Dec 31	38.4°F	39.8°F	38.9°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 58.3°F in Autumn.