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 20, 06:46

Trend:

stable

Yesterday:

32.0°F

Tomorrow:

31.9°F

Sunrise:

07:26

Sunset:

15:58

Day Length:

8 h. 32 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 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 0.6°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 stay about the same.

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 34.1°F on 2020, 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 minimum recorded over the past years. Over the next week, the forecast shows a steady trend, with temperatures staying close to the average of 32.1°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 6	39.8°F	41.8°F	40.0°F
Dec 7	39.6°F	41.6°F	39.8°F
Dec 8	39.3°F	41.2°F	39.6°F
Dec 9	39.0°F	40.8°F	39.1°F
Dec 10	38.7°F	40.4°F	38.8°F
Dec 11	38.4°F	40.0°F	38.4°F
Dec 12	38.1°F	39.6°F	38.0°F
Dec 13	36.6°F	39.2°F	37.3°F
Dec 14	34.8°F	38.8°F	36.8°F
Dec 15	34.8°F	38.6°F	36.9°F
Dec 16	34.9°F	38.5°F	36.9°F
Dec 17	34.9°F	38.0°F	36.8°F
Dec 18	32.0°F	32.0°F	32.4°F
Dec 19	32.0°F	32.0°F	32.3°F
Dec 20	32.0°F	32.0°F	32.6°F
Dec 21	31.9°F	32.0°F	32.5°F
Dec 22	31.9°F	32.0°F	32.5°F
Dec 23	31.8°F	32.0°F	32.4°F
Dec 24	31.9°F	32.0°F	32.5°F
Dec 25	32.5°F	32.0°F	33.0°F
Dec 26	32.3°F	32.0°F	32.8°F
Dec 27	32.2°F	32.0°F	32.8°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.