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 10.26°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 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.

50.5

°F

November 3, 12:10

Trend:

decreasing

Yesterday:

50.6°F

Tomorrow:

50.4°F

Sunrise:

07:06

Sunset:

16:51

Day Length:

9 h. 45 min.

Nanaimo in November

Minimum:

43.0°F

Average:

44.9°F

Maximum:

46.3°F

Sea water temperature in Nanaimo today

As of now, in Nanaimo, the water temperature is 50.5°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 about the same as 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 also falls within the range of the average temperature recorded for this date, suggesting a consistent weather trend. The maximum temperature recorded for this date was 51.6°F on 2018, while the historical minimum was 49.7°F on 2023.

latest data

last year

Over the past two weeks, the water temperature has closely aligned with historical averages for those days. The forecast for the upcoming week shows a gradual cooling trend. The average temperature is expected to be 50.0°F, the minimum temperature may reach 49.4°F, and the maximum might stay at 50.4°F.

Daily water temperature in Nanaimo

Date	Current Year actual* / forecast**	last year	10 years average
Oct 20	52.8°F	52.6°F	52.6°F
Oct 21	53.2°F	52.8°F	52.7°F
Oct 22	53.0°F	51.7°F	52.4°F
Oct 23	53.0°F	52.2°F	52.3°F
Oct 24	53.0°F	52.2°F	52.3°F
Oct 25	52.5°F	52.1°F	52.1°F
Oct 26	52.5°F	51.9°F	51.9°F
Oct 27	52.0°F	51.5°F	51.5°F
Oct 28	51.6°F	51.3°F	51.5°F
Oct 29	51.4°F	51.0°F	51.3°F
Oct 30	51.0°F	50.3°F	50.9°F
Oct 31	51.0°F	51.0°F	50.9°F
Nov 1	50.8°F	50.8°F	50.7°F
Nov 2	50.6°F	50.7°F	50.5°F
Nov 3	50.5°F	50.3°F	50.3°F
Nov 4	50.4°F	50.0°F	50.3°F
Nov 5	50.4°F	48.9°F	50.2°F
Nov 6	50.1°F	49.1°F	50.0°F
Nov 7	50.0°F	49.6°F	49.9°F
Nov 8	49.9°F	49.9°F	49.7°F
Nov 9	49.8°F	50.0°F	49.7°F
Nov 10	49.4°F	49.5°F	49.3°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 45.2°F in Winter, 50.3°F in Spring, 63.6°F in Summer, and 54.4°F in Autumn.