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 0.68°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.

33.2

°F

March 12, 12:48

Trend:

stable

Yesterday:

33.5°F

Tomorrow:

33.5°F

Sunrise:

07:04

Sunset:

18:46

Day Length:

11 h. 42 min.

Québec in March

Minimum:

32.0°F

Average:

32.8°F

Maximum:

34.1°F

Water temperature in Québec today

As of now, in Québec, the water temperature is 33.2°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 0.7°F higher 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 rise a bit.

Recent water 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 33.6°F on 2023, while the historical minimum was 32.0°F on 2018.

latest data

last year

The water temperature over the last two weeks displayed soome variability. While the two week average stayed close to the historical average, there were some days when the temperature was close to the histoorical minimum and others when it was close to the historical maximum. The forecast for the upcoming week suggests a gradual increase. The average temperature is expected to rise up to 34.0°F, with minimum temperature starting at 33.5°F, while the maximum might reach 34.3°F.

Daily water temperature in Québec

Date	Current Year actual* / forecast**	last year	10 years average
Feb 26	33.0°F	32.1°F	32.6°F
Feb 27	33.0°F	32.0°F	32.5°F
Feb 28	33.1°F	32.0°F	32.5°F
Mar 1	32.0°F	32.0°F	32.6°F
Mar 2	32.6°F	32.0°F	32.6°F
Mar 3	33.1°F	32.0°F	32.8°F
Mar 4	32.9°F	32.0°F	32.7°F
Mar 5	33.1°F	32.0°F	32.7°F
Mar 6	33.3°F	32.0°F	32.6°F
Mar 7	33.7°F	32.0°F	32.8°F
Mar 8	33.2°F	32.0°F	32.5°F
Mar 9	33.0°F	32.0°F	32.3°F
Mar 10	33.5°F	32.0°F	32.5°F
Mar 11	33.5°F	32.0°F	32.6°F
Mar 12	33.2°F	32.0°F	32.6°F
Mar 13	33.5°F	32.0°F	32.8°F
Mar 14	33.8°F	32.0°F	33.1°F
Mar 15	34.0°F	32.0°F	33.3°F
Mar 16	34.2°F	32.0°F	33.5°F
Mar 17	34.2°F	32.0°F	33.6°F
Mar 18	34.3°F	32.0°F	33.6°F
Mar 19	34.2°F	32.2°F	33.5°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 33.8°F in Winter, 40.3°F in Spring, 68.0°F in Summer, and 56.0°F in Autumn.