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 7.01°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.

44.6

°F

November 25, 23:30

Trend:

decreasing

Yesterday:

45.3°F

Tomorrow:

44.2°F

Sunrise:

07:01

Sunset:

16:02

Day Length:

9 h. 1 min.

Québec in December

Minimum:

32.0°F

Average:

33.0°F

Maximum:

34.3°F

Water temperature in Québec today

As of now, in Québec, the water temperature is 44.6°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 2.3°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 fall a bit.

Recent water temperature and forecast

Today's water temperature is considerably lower than the average registered over the last two weeks, indicating a slight cooling trend. It is also close to the historical maximum temperature for this date. The maximum temperature recorded for this date was 45.4°F on 2016, while the historical minimum was 37.2°F on 2019.

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 43.0°F, the minimum temperature may reach 42.0°F, and the maximum might stay at 44.2°F.

Daily water temperature in Québec

Date	Current Year actual* / forecast**	last year	10 years average
Nov 11	49.1°F	48.9°F	48.3°F
Nov 12	48.9°F	48.7°F	48.1°F
Nov 13	48.5°F	48.3°F	47.7°F
Nov 14	48.2°F	48.0°F	47.4°F
Nov 15	47.9°F	48.0°F	47.0°F
Nov 16	47.7°F	47.2°F	46.9°F
Nov 17	47.4°F	46.9°F	46.5°F
Nov 18	47.1°F	46.6°F	46.1°F
Nov 19	46.9°F	46.3°F	45.6°F
Nov 20	46.7°F	45.6°F	45.0°F
Nov 21	46.4°F	45.4°F	44.6°F
Nov 22	46.2°F	45.2°F	44.0°F
Nov 23	46.1°F	45.4°F	44.0°F
Nov 24	45.3°F	44.8°F	43.2°F
Nov 25	44.6°F	44.2°F	42.3°F
Nov 26	44.2°F	43.7°F	41.9°F
Nov 27	43.7°F	43.6°F	41.4°F
Nov 28	43.2°F	43.3°F	40.9°F
Nov 29	42.8°F	42.6°F	40.5°F
Nov 30	42.5°F	42.1°F	40.2°F
Dec 1	42.5°F	42.4°F	40.2°F
Dec 2	42.0°F	42.3°F	39.8°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, 67.4°F in Summer, and 55.7°F in Autumn.