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

March 14, 23:00

Trend:

stable

Yesterday:

32.0°F

Tomorrow:

32.2°F

Sunrise:

07:00

Sunset:

18:49

Day Length:

11 h. 49 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 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 1.2°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 closely matches the previous two weeks' average, indicating a stable trend. It is also close to the historical minimum temperature for this date. The maximum temperature recorded for this date was 35.1°F on 2023, while the historical minimum was 32.0°F on 2020.

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 32.4°F, with minimum temperature starting at 32.2°F, while the maximum might reach 32.6°F.

Daily water temperature in Québec

Date	Current Year actual* / forecast**	last year	10 years average
Feb 28	32.0°F	34.0°F	32.6°F
Mar 1	32.0°F	36.2°F	32.8°F
Mar 2	32.0°F	35.6°F	32.7°F
Mar 3	32.0°F	34.9°F	32.9°F
Mar 4	32.0°F	34.4°F	32.8°F
Mar 5	32.0°F	34.2°F	32.9°F
Mar 6	32.0°F	34.7°F	32.7°F
Mar 7	32.0°F	35.4°F	32.9°F
Mar 8	32.0°F	33.4°F	32.6°F
Mar 9	32.0°F	32.5°F	32.4°F
Mar 10	32.0°F	32.3°F	32.5°F
Mar 11	32.0°F	32.1°F	32.6°F
Mar 12	32.0°F	32.0°F	32.6°F
Mar 13	32.0°F	33.2°F	32.8°F
Mar 14	32.0°F	34.4°F	33.2°F
Mar 15	32.2°F	35.3°F	33.4°F
Mar 16	32.4°F	37.5°F	33.6°F
Mar 17	32.4°F	37.5°F	33.6°F
Mar 18	32.5°F	38.3°F	33.7°F
Mar 19	32.4°F	37.7°F	33.6°F
Mar 20	32.5°F	38.5°F	33.7°F
Mar 21	32.6°F	32.0°F	33.8°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, 40.3°F in Spring, 67.3°F in Summer, and 55.5°F in Autumn.