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 8.81°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.

47.9

°F

December 21, 11:11

Trend:

decreasing

Yesterday:

48.1°F

Tomorrow:

47.6°F

Sunrise:

08:08

Sunset:

16:20

Day Length:

8 h. 12 min.

Nanaimo in December

Minimum:

43.2°F

Average:

44.8°F

Maximum:

46.2°F

Sea water temperature in Nanaimo today

As of now, in Nanaimo, the water temperature is 47.9°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 1.5°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

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 maximum temperature for this date. The maximum temperature recorded for this date was 47.8°F on 2018, while the historical minimum was 44.7°F on 2016.

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 47.2°F, the minimum temperature may reach 46.9°F, and the maximum might stay at 47.6°F.

Daily water temperature in Nanaimo

Date	Current Year actual* / forecast**	last year	10 years average
Dec 7	47.0°F	46.5°F	46.5°F
Dec 8	47.0°F	47.1°F	46.6°F
Dec 9	46.9°F	47.0°F	46.7°F
Dec 10	46.8°F	46.8°F	46.9°F
Dec 11	46.8°F	46.7°F	46.7°F
Dec 12	47.0°F	46.4°F	46.7°F
Dec 13	47.0°F	46.1°F	46.7°F
Dec 14	46.8°F	45.9°F	46.6°F
Dec 15	46.7°F	45.9°F	46.4°F
Dec 16	49.0°F	47.1°F	46.5°F
Dec 17	49.0°F	46.9°F	46.4°F
Dec 18	48.6°F	46.7°F	46.5°F
Dec 19	48.5°F	46.9°F	46.5°F
Dec 20	48.1°F	46.8°F	46.6°F
Dec 21	47.9°F	47.1°F	46.4°F
Dec 22	47.6°F	47.2°F	46.1°F
Dec 23	47.3°F	46.9°F	45.8°F
Dec 24	47.4°F	47.2°F	46.0°F
Dec 25	47.2°F	47.4°F	45.7°F
Dec 26	47.0°F	47.2°F	45.5°F
Dec 27	47.0°F	47.0°F	45.6°F
Dec 28	46.9°F	46.8°F	45.4°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 54.4°F in Autumn.