What is the current water temperature in Québec?

Q: What is the current water temperature in Québec?

As of now, in Québec, the water temperature is 0.0°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 Québec

Detailed information about the current water temperature in Québec. 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.

32.0

°F

January 22, 05:07

Trend:

stable

Yesterday:

32.0°F

Tomorrow:

32.0°F

Sunrise:

07:21

Sunset:

16:33

Day Length:

9 h. 12 min.

Québec in January

Minimum:

32.0°F

Average:

32.9°F

Maximum:

34.6°F

Water temperature in Québec today

As of now, in Québec, the water temperature is 32.0°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 1.3°F lower than the average recorded on this particular day in recent years. The water temperature remains approximately unchanged from yesterday. According to the forecast, we expect the temperature to stay about the same.

Recent water temperature and forecast

Today's water temperature closely matches the previous two weeks' average, indicating a stable trend. It is also close to the historical minimum temperature for this date. The maximum temperature recorded for this date was 34.4°F on 2024, while the historical minimum was 32.0°F on 2016.

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. Over the next week, the forecast shows a steady trend, with temperatures staying close to the average of 31.9°F. Both minimum and maximum temperatures expected to be close to the average, offering a week of stable water conditions.

Daily water temperature in Québec

Date	Current Year actual* / forecast**	last year	10 years average
Jan 8	32.0°F	32.0°F	32.6°F
Jan 9	32.0°F	32.0°F	32.7°F
Jan 10	32.0°F	33.2°F	32.8°F
Jan 11	32.0°F	33.1°F	32.9°F
Jan 12	32.0°F	33.6°F	33.0°F
Jan 13	32.0°F	34.2°F	33.1°F
Jan 14	32.0°F	34.8°F	33.1°F
Jan 15	32.0°F	34.6°F	33.0°F
Jan 16	32.0°F	34.1°F	32.9°F
Jan 17	32.0°F	33.7°F	32.9°F
Jan 18	32.0°F	34.4°F	33.0°F
Jan 19	32.0°F	34.4°F	33.0°F
Jan 20	32.0°F	34.0°F	33.0°F
Jan 21	32.0°F	34.0°F	33.1°F
Jan 22	32.0°F	34.4°F	33.3°F
Jan 23	32.0°F	34.4°F	33.3°F
Jan 24	32.0°F	34.3°F	33.2°F
Jan 25	31.8°F	34.3°F	33.1°F
Jan 26	31.9°F	34.4°F	33.2°F
Jan 27	31.8°F	34.5°F	33.1°F
Jan 28	31.9°F	34.4°F	33.1°F
Jan 29	31.8°F	34.4°F	33.0°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.

Water temperature in Québec by month

In an average year, Québec offers no days when the water temperature is warm enough to swim comfortably.

The warmest water in Québec was recorded on July 14, 2018, reaching a 78.3°F. While the coldest temperature occurred on January 1, 2022, dipping to 32.0°F. The average readings by season are 34.0°F in Winter, 40.3°F in Spring, 67.3°F in Summer, and 55.5°F in Autumn.