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

December 21, 23:52

Trend:

stable

Yesterday:

32.0°F

Tomorrow:

32.1°F

Sunrise:

07:27

Sunset:

15:59

Day Length:

8 h. 32 min.

Québec in December

Minimum:

32.0°F

Average:

33.3°F

Maximum:

35.4°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 0.5°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 rise 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 minimum temperature for this date. The maximum temperature recorded for this date was 34.0°F on 2020, while the historical minimum was 32.0°F on 2019.

latest data

last year

Over the last two weeks, the water temperature has stayed slightly above than historical averages for those days. Over the next week, the forecast shows a steady trend, with temperatures staying close to the average of 32.3°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
Dec 7	41.6°F	38.1°F	39.5°F
Dec 8	41.2°F	37.9°F	39.1°F
Dec 9	40.8°F	37.4°F	38.7°F
Dec 10	40.4°F	36.7°F	38.4°F
Dec 11	40.0°F	36.1°F	37.9°F
Dec 12	39.6°F	36.0°F	37.6°F
Dec 13	39.2°F	35.8°F	37.1°F
Dec 14	38.8°F	35.8°F	36.7°F
Dec 15	38.6°F	36.0°F	36.7°F
Dec 16	38.5°F	36.0°F	36.8°F
Dec 17	38.0°F	36.4°F	36.7°F
Dec 18	32.0°F	32.0°F	32.4°F
Dec 19	32.0°F	32.0°F	32.4°F
Dec 20	32.0°F	32.1°F	32.5°F
Dec 21	32.0°F	32.0°F	32.5°F
Dec 22	32.1°F	32.0°F	32.6°F
Dec 23	32.0°F	32.0°F	32.5°F
Dec 24	32.0°F	32.0°F	32.5°F
Dec 25	32.7°F	32.0°F	33.2°F
Dec 26	32.4°F	32.0°F	33.0°F
Dec 27	32.3°F	32.0°F	32.9°F
Dec 28	32.4°F	32.0°F	32.9°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, 40.1°F in Spring, 66.8°F in Summer, and 55.2°F in Autumn.