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 2.36°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.

36.2

°F

April 19, 00:28

Trend:

increasing

Yesterday:

35.8°F

Tomorrow:

36.4°F

Sunrise:

05:51

Sunset:

19:38

Day Length:

13 h. 47 min.

Québec in April

Minimum:

32.0°F

Average:

32.8°F

Maximum:

34.4°F

Water temperature in Québec today

As of now, in Québec, the water temperature is 36.2°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 3.1°F lower than the average recorded on this particular day in recent years. Since yesterday, there was a slight increase in temperature. This indicates a warming trend over the past day. According to the forecast, we expect the temperature to rise a bit.

Recent water temperature and forecast

Today's water temperature is notably higher than the average recorded over the past two weeks, indicating a significant warming trend. It is also close to the historical minimum temperature for this date. The maximum temperature recorded for this date was 42.9°F on 2023, while the historical minimum was 35.9°F on 2019.

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. The forecast for the upcoming week suggests a gradual increase. The average temperature is expected to rise up to 37.5°F, with minimum temperature starting at 36.4°F, while the maximum might reach 38.7°F.

Daily water temperature in Québec

Date	Current Year actual* / forecast**	last year	10 years average
Apr 5	32.0°F	37.7°F	34.9°F
Apr 6	32.0°F	36.7°F	34.9°F
Apr 7	32.9°F	34.8°F	35.0°F
Apr 8	33.1°F	36.3°F	35.3°F
Apr 9	32.9°F	38.8°F	35.7°F
Apr 10	34.1°F	40.2°F	38.0°F
Apr 11	34.7°F	39.8°F	37.4°F
Apr 12	34.3°F	39.4°F	37.6°F
Apr 13	34.1°F	38.9°F	37.4°F
Apr 14	34.3°F	39.1°F	37.8°F
Apr 15	34.4°F	38.8°F	38.2°F
Apr 16	35.0°F	38.6°F	38.0°F
Apr 17	35.0°F	38.4°F	38.3°F
Apr 18	35.8°F	38.2°F	38.9°F
Apr 19	36.2°F	38.4°F	39.3°F
Apr 20	36.4°F	38.2°F	39.5°F
Apr 21	37.1°F	39.5°F	40.1°F
Apr 22	37.2°F	40.6°F	40.3°F
Apr 23	37.5°F	41.1°F	40.6°F
Apr 24	37.7°F	41.7°F	40.8°F
Apr 25	38.2°F	41.5°F	41.2°F
Apr 26	38.7°F	40.7°F	41.8°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 33.9°F in Winter, 40.2°F in Spring, 67.3°F in Summer, and 55.5°F in Autumn.