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 9.34°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.

48.8

°F

November 18, 12:03

Trend:

decreasing

Yesterday:

49.0°F

Tomorrow:

48.5°F

Sunrise:

07:30

Sunset:

16:31

Day Length:

9 h. 1 min.

Nanaimo in November

Minimum:

43.0°F

Average:

44.8°F

Maximum:

46.3°F

Sea water temperature in Nanaimo today

As of now, in Nanaimo, the water temperature is 48.8°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 fall a bit.

Recent sea temperature and forecast

Today's water temperature is slightly 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 50.4°F on 2016, while the historical minimum was 47.0°F on 2021.

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 48.3°F, the minimum temperature may reach 48.1°F, and the maximum might stay at 48.5°F.

Daily water temperature in Nanaimo

Date	Current Year actual* / forecast**	last year	10 years average
Nov 4	50.0°F	50.3°F	50.5°F
Nov 5	48.9°F	51.0°F	50.4°F
Nov 6	49.1°F	50.5°F	50.1°F
Nov 7	49.6°F	50.2°F	50.0°F
Nov 8	49.9°F	49.7°F	49.9°F
Nov 9	50.0°F	49.7°F	49.8°F
Nov 10	49.5°F	49.3°F	49.5°F
Nov 11	50.0°F	49.4°F	49.6°F
Nov 12	49.6°F	49.3°F	49.5°F
Nov 13	49.5°F	49.0°F	49.2°F
Nov 14	49.4°F	49.2°F	49.3°F
Nov 15	49.2°F	49.7°F	49.2°F
Nov 16	49.0°F	49.5°F	49.2°F
Nov 17	49.0°F	49.3°F	48.8°F
Nov 18	48.8°F	49.3°F	48.7°F
Nov 19	48.5°F	49.5°F	48.4°F
Nov 20	48.3°F	49.0°F	48.2°F
Nov 21	48.4°F	48.9°F	48.3°F
Nov 22	48.1°F	48.3°F	48.0°F
Nov 23	48.2°F	48.1°F	48.1°F
Nov 24	48.3°F	48.0°F	48.2°F
Nov 25	48.3°F	47.9°F	48.2°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 45.3°F in Winter, 50.4°F in Spring, 63.7°F in Summer, and 54.4°F in Autumn.