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 18.9°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.

66.0

°F

August 29, 12:08

Trend:

decreasing

Yesterday:

66.1°F

Tomorrow:

65.8°F

Sunrise:

06:28

Sunset:

20:05

Day Length:

13 h. 37 min.

Nanaimo in September

Minimum:

42.7°F

Average:

45.0°F

Maximum:

46.8°F

Sea water temperature in Nanaimo today

As of now, in Nanaimo, the water temperature is 66.0°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. 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 67.4°F on 2022, while the historical minimum was 60.7°F on 2024.

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 shows a gradual cooling trend. The average temperature is expected to be 65.3°F, the minimum temperature may reach 64.9°F, and the maximum might stay at 65.8°F.

Daily water temperature in Nanaimo

Date	Current Year actual* / forecast**	last year	10 years average
Aug 15	65.6°F	64.5°F	66.0°F
Aug 16	64.7°F	63.7°F	65.7°F
Aug 17	62.6°F	63.8°F	65.7°F
Aug 18	62.5°F	65.6°F	66.0°F
Aug 19	62.3°F	64.9°F	65.7°F
Aug 20	62.2°F	65.3°F	65.3°F
Aug 21	60.1°F	64.6°F	64.6°F
Aug 22	61.5°F	62.8°F	64.0°F
Aug 23	62.9°F	62.9°F	64.0°F
Aug 24	64.2°F	63.1°F	64.0°F
Aug 25	65.2°F	63.0°F	64.0°F
Aug 26	67.2°F	61.9°F	64.1°F
Aug 27	66.4°F	61.5°F	64.1°F
Aug 28	66.1°F	61.1°F	64.3°F
Aug 29	66.0°F	60.7°F	63.9°F
Aug 30	65.8°F	61.2°F	63.6°F
Aug 31	65.7°F	62.2°F	63.6°F
Sep 1	65.4°F	63.4°F	63.3°F
Sep 2	65.1°F	63.9°F	63.0°F
Sep 3	64.9°F	63.4°F	62.7°F
Sep 4	64.9°F	63.2°F	62.7°F
Sep 5	65.0°F	63.2°F	62.9°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.

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.