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 5.99°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.

42.8

°F

May 10, 03:04

Trend:

increasing

Yesterday:

42.5°F

Tomorrow:

43.2°F

Sunrise:

05:17

Sunset:

20:06

Day Length:

14 h. 49 min.

Québec in May

Minimum:

32.0°F

Average:

32.7°F

Maximum:

34.4°F

Water temperature in Québec today

As of now, in Québec, the water temperature is 42.8°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 3.0°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 49.3°F on 2021, while the historical minimum was 40.8°F on 2017.

latest data

last year

Over the last two weeks, the water temperature has stayed slightly lower than historical averages for those days. The forecast for the upcoming week suggests a gradual increase. The average temperature is expected to rise up to 44.8°F, with minimum temperature starting at 43.2°F, while the maximum might reach 46.6°F.

Daily water temperature in Québec

Date	Current Year actual* / forecast**	last year	10 years average
Apr 26	38.5°F	40.7°F	41.5°F
Apr 27	38.6°F	41.8°F	41.6°F
Apr 28	39.5°F	42.0°F	42.2°F
Apr 29	39.8°F	45.5°F	42.7°F
Apr 30	39.7°F	44.7°F	42.9°F
May 1	41.6°F	44.0°F	43.1°F
May 2	41.6°F	43.7°F	42.9°F
May 3	41.9°F	43.3°F	43.1°F
May 4	41.9°F	43.3°F	43.3°F
May 5	42.1°F	43.0°F	43.8°F
May 6	42.3°F	42.8°F	44.0°F
May 7	42.6°F	43.5°F	44.4°F
May 8	42.6°F	44.8°F	44.5°F
May 9	42.5°F	46.5°F	45.4°F
May 10	42.8°F	46.3°F	45.7°F
May 11	43.2°F	46.7°F	46.1°F
May 12	43.6°F	47.2°F	46.6°F
May 13	44.0°F	47.5°F	46.9°F
May 14	44.9°F	48.4°F	47.8°F
May 15	45.4°F	49.0°F	48.4°F
May 16	46.0°F	48.7°F	49.0°F
May 17	46.6°F	51.0°F	49.5°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 33.9°F in Winter, 40.2°F in Spring, 67.3°F in Summer, and 55.5°F in Autumn.