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 9.95°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.

49.9

°F

April 19, 20:15

Trend:

stable

Yesterday:

50.4°F

Tomorrow:

50.3°F

Sunrise:

06:17

Sunset:

20:14

Day Length:

13 h. 57 min.

Nanaimo in April

Minimum:

42.6°F

Average:

44.6°F

Maximum:

46.3°F

Sea water temperature in Nanaimo today

As of now, in Nanaimo, the water temperature is 49.9°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 rise a bit.

Recent sea temperature and forecast

The water temperature today is above average for the last two weeks, showing a small increase in temperature. 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 52.0°F on 2015, while the historical minimum was 47.9°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 suggests a gradual increase. The average temperature is expected to rise up to 50.5°F, with minimum temperature starting at 50.3°F, while the maximum might reach 50.8°F.

Daily water temperature in Nanaimo

Date	Current Year actual* / forecast**	last year	10 years average
Apr 5	48.8°F	48.6°F	48.2°F
Apr 6	48.4°F	48.4°F	48.1°F
Apr 7	48.7°F	48.8°F	48.1°F
Apr 8	48.9°F	48.0°F	48.3°F
Apr 9	49.1°F	48.4°F	48.5°F
Apr 10	49.0°F	48.0°F	48.7°F
Apr 11	48.8°F	49.7°F	48.9°F
Apr 12	48.4°F	49.7°F	48.8°F
Apr 13	49.0°F	49.7°F	48.6°F
Apr 14	48.7°F	48.5°F	48.6°F
Apr 15	49.3°F	48.1°F	48.7°F
Apr 16	50.2°F	48.8°F	49.1°F
Apr 17	50.4°F	49.0°F	49.2°F
Apr 18	50.4°F	49.0°F	49.6°F
Apr 19	49.9°F	49.3°F	49.9°F
Apr 20	50.3°F	49.4°F	50.2°F
Apr 21	50.5°F	50.3°F	50.4°F
Apr 22	50.7°F	50.1°F	50.7°F
Apr 23	50.6°F	49.3°F	50.5°F
Apr 24	50.4°F	49.7°F	50.4°F
Apr 25	50.4°F	49.8°F	50.4°F
Apr 26	50.8°F	50.0°F	50.7°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, 63.8°F in Summer, and 54.3°F in Autumn.