What is the current water temperature in Nanaimo?

Q: What is the current water temperature in Nanaimo?

As of now, in Nanaimo, the water temperature is 18.79°C. Swimming in water of this temperature is generally concidered to be cool, and most people won't really enjoy it.

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Water temperature in Nanaimo

Detailed information about the current water temperature in Nanaimo. 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.

65.8

°F

July 13, 23:18

Trend:

increasing

Yesterday:

65.0°F

Tomorrow:

66.1°F

Sunrise:

05:25

Sunset:

21:18

Day Length:

15 h. 53 min.

Nanaimo in July

Minimum:

43.4°F

Average:

45.0°F

Maximum:

46.6°F

Sea water temperature in Nanaimo today

As of now, in Nanaimo, the water temperature is 65.8°F. Swimming in water of this temperature is generally concidered to be cool, and most people won't really enjoy it. Today's reading is 2.2°F higher than the average recorded on this particular day in recent years. Since yesterday, there was a slight 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

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 67.9°F on 2021, while the historical minimum was 58.2°F on 2020.

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 histoorical minimum and others when it was close to the historical maximum. The forecast for the upcoming week suggests a gradual increase. The average temperature is expected to rise up to 67.2°F, with minimum temperature starting at 66.1°F, while the maximum might reach 67.7°F.

Daily water temperature in Nanaimo

Date	Current Year actual* / forecast**	last year	10 years average
Jun 29	60.2°F	60.8°F	63.5°F
Jun 30	58.3°F	61.1°F	63.7°F
Jul 1	60.7°F	61.6°F	63.8°F
Jul 2	62.8°F	61.5°F	64.0°F
Jul 3	64.7°F	63.3°F	64.3°F
Jul 4	65.3°F	62.7°F	64.0°F
Jul 5	64.0°F	64.0°F	64.0°F
Jul 6	64.3°F	64.8°F	64.0°F
Jul 7	66.1°F	65.6°F	64.3°F
Jul 8	65.4°F	64.8°F	64.3°F
Jul 9	66.5°F	66.0°F	64.4°F
Jul 10	66.1°F	65.5°F	64.2°F
Jul 11	65.9°F	67.0°F	64.1°F
Jul 12	65.0°F	67.4°F	63.8°F
Jul 13	65.8°F	66.4°F	63.6°F
Jul 14	66.1°F	65.8°F	63.8°F
Jul 15	66.6°F	65.9°F	64.3°F
Jul 16	67.2°F	66.4°F	65.0°F
Jul 17	67.5°F	65.6°F	65.3°F
Jul 18	67.7°F	67.2°F	65.5°F
Jul 19	67.5°F	67.8°F	65.2°F
Jul 20	67.7°F	66.7°F	65.5°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 Nanaimo by month

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

The warmest water in Nanaimo was recorded on July 31, 2022, reaching a 72.3°F. While the coldest temperature occurred on February 13, 2019, dipping to 41.5°F. The average readings by season are 45.3°F in Winter, 50.4°F in Spring, 63.7°F in Summer, and 54.3°F in Autumn.