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 18.0°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.

64.4

°F

August 11, 08:19

Trend:

decreasing

Yesterday:

65.6°F

Tomorrow:

64.3°F

Sunrise:

06:02

Sunset:

20:39

Day Length:

14 h. 37 min.

Nanaimo in August

Minimum:

43.5°F

Average:

45.1°F

Maximum:

46.8°F

Sea water temperature in Nanaimo today

As of now, in Nanaimo, the water temperature is 64.4°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 2.1°F lower 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

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 71.8°F on 2018, while the historical minimum was 64.7°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 64.0°F, the minimum temperature may reach 63.7°F, and the maximum might stay at 64.3°F.

Daily water temperature in Nanaimo

Date	Current Year actual* / forecast**	last year	10 years average
Jul 28	63.0°F	62.7°F	66.2°F
Jul 29	62.9°F	62.5°F	66.5°F
Jul 30	61.9°F	61.4°F	66.6°F
Jul 31	62.0°F	62.5°F	66.8°F
Aug 1	63.3°F	65.2°F	67.0°F
Aug 2	64.1°F	67.1°F	66.9°F
Aug 3	62.7°F	67.1°F	66.6°F
Aug 4	63.6°F	65.0°F	66.2°F
Aug 5	64.7°F	64.5°F	66.3°F
Aug 6	64.9°F	64.1°F	66.3°F
Aug 7	65.0°F	63.2°F	66.4°F
Aug 8	65.3°F	63.1°F	66.3°F
Aug 9	65.7°F	63.6°F	66.7°F
Aug 10	65.6°F	63.6°F	66.7°F
Aug 11	64.4°F	63.4°F	66.5°F
Aug 12	64.3°F	66.5°F	66.5°F
Aug 13	64.1°F	67.5°F	66.2°F
Aug 14	64.0°F	67.2°F	66.1°F
Aug 15	64.0°F	65.6°F	66.1°F
Aug 16	63.7°F	64.7°F	65.8°F
Aug 17	63.7°F	62.6°F	65.8°F
Aug 18	64.0°F	62.5°F	66.2°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 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.