What is the current water temperature in Lunenburg?

Q: What is the current water temperature in Lunenburg?

As of now, in Lunenburg, the water temperature is 10.72°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 Lunenburg

Detailed information about the current water temperature in Lunenburg. 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.

51.3

°F

May 22, 10:12

Trend:

decreasing

Yesterday:

52.4°F

Tomorrow:

51.1°F

Sunrise:

05:43

Sunset:

20:45

Day Length:

15 h. 2 min.

Lunenburg in May

Minimum:

36.6°F

Average:

38.7°F

Maximum:

41.2°F

Sea water temperature in Lunenburg today

As of now, in Lunenburg, the water temperature is 51.3°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 4.7°F higher than the average recorded on this particular day in recent years. The sea temperature remains approximately unchanged from yesterday. According to the forecast, we expect the temperature to fall a bit.

Recent sea temperature and forecast

Today's water temperature is notably higher than the average recorded over the past two weeks, indicating a significant warming trend. It is also close to the historical maximum temperature for this date. The maximum temperature recorded for this date was 49.2°F on 2018, while the historical minimum was 43.7°F on 2019.

latest data

last year

The water temperature over the last two weeks displayed soome variability. While the two week average stayed close to the historical average, there were some days when the temperature was close to the maximum recorded over the past years. Over the next week, the forecast shows a steady trend, with temperatures staying close to the average of 51.7°F. Both minimum and maximum temperatures expected to be close to the average, offering a week of stable water conditions.

Daily water temperature in Lunenburg

Date	Current Year actual* / forecast**	last year	10 years average
May 8	42.7°F	45.0°F	43.4°F
May 9	45.4°F	44.5°F	44.0°F
May 10	44.0°F	43.9°F	43.4°F
May 11	44.0°F	43.8°F	43.3°F
May 12	44.0°F	43.8°F	43.4°F
May 13	43.8°F	44.1°F	43.8°F
May 14	45.2°F	45.7°F	44.5°F
May 15	45.1°F	47.9°F	45.2°F
May 16	46.1°F	48.4°F	45.2°F
May 17	47.7°F	48.4°F	45.6°F
May 18	47.2°F	47.6°F	45.7°F
May 19	48.9°F	46.4°F	45.8°F
May 20	49.8°F	46.1°F	45.7°F
May 21	52.4°F	46.1°F	46.9°F
May 22	51.3°F	48.4°F	46.6°F
May 23	51.1°F	47.4°F	46.4°F
May 24	51.1°F	46.6°F	46.3°F
May 25	51.4°F	45.6°F	46.6°F
May 26	51.8°F	44.6°F	47.1°F
May 27	51.9°F	48.7°F	47.2°F
May 28	52.1°F	47.9°F	47.4°F
May 29	52.2°F	47.3°F	47.5°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.

Sea water temperature in Lunenburg by month

In an average year, Lunenburg offers no days when the water temperature is warm enough to swim comfortably.

The warmest water in Lunenburg was recorded on July 29, 2023, reaching a 71.6°F. While the coldest temperature occurred on February 23, 2025, dipping to 32.0°F. The average readings by season are 38.0°F in Winter, 39.5°F in Spring, 58.8°F in Summer, and 56.5°F in Autumn.