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 8.18°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.

Canada > Nanaimo

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.

46.7

°F

December 26, 08:54

Trend:

stable

Yesterday:

47.6°F

Tomorrow:

46.8°F

Sunrise:

08:10

Sunset:

16:23

Day Length:

8 h. 13 min.

Nanaimo in January

Minimum:

43.0°F

Average:

45.0°F

Maximum:

47.5°F

Sea water temperature in Nanaimo today

As of now, in Nanaimo, the water temperature is 46.7°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 1.2°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 stay about the same.

Recent sea 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 is also close to the historical maximum temperature for this date. The maximum temperature recorded for this date was 47.2°F on 2024, while the historical minimum was 43.3°F on 2017.

latest data

last year

Observations from the last two weeks indicate that the water temperature was in proximity to the highest values recorded on those days in the past. Over the next week, the forecast shows a steady trend, with temperatures staying close to the average of 46.4°F. Both minimum and maximum temperatures expected to be close to the average, offering a week of stable water conditions.

Daily water temperature in Nanaimo

Date	Current Year actual* / forecast**	last year	10 years average
Jan 1	46.1°F	46.0°F	45.0°F
Jan 2	46.1°F	45.9°F	44.9°F
Dec 12	47.0°F	46.4°F	46.7°F
Dec 13	47.0°F	46.1°F	46.7°F
Dec 14	46.8°F	45.9°F	46.6°F
Dec 15	46.7°F	45.9°F	46.4°F
Dec 16	49.0°F	47.1°F	46.5°F
Dec 17	49.0°F	46.9°F	46.4°F
Dec 18	48.6°F	46.7°F	46.5°F
Dec 19	48.5°F	46.9°F	46.5°F
Dec 20	48.1°F	46.8°F	46.6°F
Dec 21	47.9°F	47.1°F	46.5°F
Dec 22	47.6°F	47.2°F	46.2°F
Dec 23	47.9°F	46.9°F	46.0°F
Dec 24	47.9°F	47.2°F	46.1°F
Dec 25	47.6°F	47.4°F	45.9°F
Dec 26	46.7°F	47.2°F	45.5°F
Dec 27	46.8°F	47.0°F	45.6°F
Dec 28	46.6°F	46.8°F	45.4°F
Dec 29	46.5°F	46.6°F	45.4°F
Dec 30	46.5°F	46.7°F	45.3°F
Dec 31	46.3°F	46.2°F	45.1°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 54.4°F in Autumn.