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 2.96°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.

37.3

°F

January 11, 04:40

Trend:

increasing

Yesterday:

36.0°F

Tomorrow:

37.6°F

Sunrise:

07:52

Sunset:

16:59

Day Length:

9 h. 7 min.

Lunenburg in January

Minimum:

36.9°F

Average:

38.9°F

Maximum:

41.0°F

Sea water temperature in Lunenburg today

As of now, in Lunenburg, the water temperature is 37.3°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 0.8°F lower than the average recorded on this particular day in recent years. Since yesterday, there was a noticeable increase in temperature. This indicates a warming trend over the past day. According to the forecast, we expect the temperature to rise a bit.

Recent sea temperature and forecast

The water temperature today is above average for the last two weeks, showing a small increase in temperature. It is also close to the historical minimum temperature for this date. The maximum temperature recorded for this date was 40.3°F on 2023, while the historical minimum was 36.5°F on 2019.

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 37.0°F, the minimum temperature may reach 36.4°F, and the maximum might stay at 37.6°F.

Daily water temperature in Lunenburg

Date	Current Year actual* / forecast**	last year	10 years average
Jan 1	36.9°F	37.4°F	38.9°F
Jan 2	35.8°F	38.1°F	39.0°F
Jan 3	36.7°F	38.2°F	39.0°F
Jan 4	36.3°F	37.9°F	38.9°F
Jan 5	37.0°F	38.4°F	38.7°F
Jan 6	36.1°F	38.4°F	38.6°F
Jan 7	36.1°F	38.1°F	38.1°F
Jan 8	36.0°F	37.9°F	38.1°F
Jan 9	36.0°F	37.8°F	37.9°F
Jan 10	36.0°F	37.7°F	38.0°F
Jan 11	37.3°F	37.1°F	38.1°F
Jan 12	37.6°F	37.3°F	38.4°F
Jan 13	37.3°F	37.1°F	38.1°F
Jan 14	37.1°F	37.0°F	38.0°F
Jan 15	36.9°F	36.8°F	37.7°F
Jan 16	36.8°F	36.4°F	37.7°F
Jan 17	36.5°F	36.6°F	37.3°F
Jan 18	36.4°F	35.9°F	37.2°F
Dec 28	38.0°F	37.7°F	39.9°F
Dec 29	37.1°F	37.8°F	39.5°F
Dec 30	37.2°F	37.7°F	39.3°F
Dec 31	37.1°F	37.6°F	39.2°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 38.1°F in Winter, 39.5°F in Spring, 58.8°F in Summer, and 56.5°F in Autumn.