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 11.54°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.

52.8

°F

October 20, 11:36

Trend:

decreasing

Yesterday:

53.5°F

Tomorrow:

52.8°F

Sunrise:

07:44

Sunset:

18:16

Day Length:

10 h. 32 min.

Nanaimo in October

Minimum:

42.9°F

Average:

45.0°F

Maximum:

46.6°F

Sea water temperature in Nanaimo today

As of now, in Nanaimo, the water temperature is 52.8°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 55.5°F on 2022, while the historical minimum was 51.4°F on 2021.

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 maximum recorded over the past years. The forecast for the upcoming week shows a gradual cooling trend. The average temperature is expected to be 52.3°F, the minimum temperature may reach 51.6°F, and the maximum might stay at 52.8°F.

Daily water temperature in Nanaimo

Date	Current Year actual* / forecast**	last year	10 years average
Oct 6	56.7°F	53.8°F	55.2°F
Oct 7	56.3°F	54.7°F	55.2°F
Oct 8	56.4°F	55.7°F	55.2°F
Oct 9	56.4°F	54.9°F	55.3°F
Oct 10	57.2°F	54.8°F	55.1°F
Oct 11	55.9°F	54.5°F	54.5°F
Oct 12	55.0°F	54.5°F	54.4°F
Oct 13	54.2°F	54.3°F	53.9°F
Oct 14	53.9°F	53.7°F	53.6°F
Oct 15	53.8°F	53.2°F	53.5°F
Oct 16	54.2°F	53.4°F	53.7°F
Oct 17	54.2°F	52.5°F	53.5°F
Oct 18	54.0°F	52.8°F	53.1°F
Oct 19	53.5°F	52.6°F	52.8°F
Oct 20	52.8°F	52.6°F	52.6°F
Oct 21	52.8°F	52.8°F	52.6°F
Oct 22	52.5°F	51.7°F	52.4°F
Oct 23	52.4°F	52.2°F	52.3°F
Oct 24	52.3°F	52.2°F	52.2°F
Oct 25	52.2°F	52.1°F	52.0°F
Oct 26	52.0°F	51.9°F	51.9°F
Oct 27	51.6°F	51.5°F	51.5°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 45.2°F in Winter, 50.3°F in Spring, 63.6°F in Summer, and 54.4°F in Autumn.