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Water temperature in St. John's

Detailed information about the current water temperature in St. John's. 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.
Sea temperature in St. John's now

52.9

°F

October 10, 18:07

Trend:

decreasing

Yesterday:

53.0°F

Tomorrow:

52.6°F

Sunrise:

07:12

Sunset:

18:23

Day Length:

11 h. 11 min.

St. John's in October

Minimum:

32.4°F

Average:

34.5°F

Maximum:

35.8°F

Sea water temperature in St. John's today

As of now, in St. John's, the water temperature is 52.9°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 1.5°F higher than the average recorded on this particular day in recent years. The sea temperature remains approximately unchanged from yesterday. According to the forecast, we expect the temperature to fall a bit.

Recent sea temperature and forecast

Today's water temperature is slightly lower than the average registered over the last two weeks, indicating a slight cooling trend. It also aligns closely with the historical average temperature for this date, indicating a typical climate pattern. The maximum temperature recorded for this date was 55.0°F on 2022, while the historical minimum was 48.5°F on 2019.

Over the last two weeks, the water temperature has stayed slightly above than historical averages for those days. The forecast for the upcoming week shows a gradual cooling trend. The average temperature is expected to be 52.2°F, the minimum temperature may reach 51.9°F, and the maximum might stay at 52.6°F.

Daily water temperature in St. John's

Date Current Year

actual* / forecast**

last year 10 years average
Sep 26 54.8°F 55.7°F 53.6°F
Sep 27 55.5°F 55.7°F 53.6°F
Sep 28 55.0°F 55.0°F 53.5°F
Sep 29 54.8°F 55.3°F 53.5°F
Sep 30 54.7°F 55.5°F 53.5°F
Oct 1 54.8°F 55.4°F 53.1°F
Oct 2 54.6°F 55.4°F 53.0°F
Oct 3 53.5°F 55.5°F 52.9°F
Oct 4 53.3°F 54.5°F 52.5°F
Oct 5 52.9°F 53.9°F 52.1°F
Oct 6 52.1°F 53.5°F 52.0°F
Oct 7 51.9°F 53.2°F 52.0°F
Oct 8 52.0°F 52.9°F 51.6°F
Oct 9 53.0°F 52.9°F 51.7°F
Oct 10 52.9°F 52.8°F 51.4°F
Oct 11 52.6°F 52.4°F 51.1°F
Oct 12 52.4°F 53.6°F 50.9°F
Oct 13 52.2°F 53.4°F 50.7°F
Oct 14 52.2°F 53.5°F 50.6°F
Oct 15 52.5°F 53.5°F 50.9°F
Oct 16 51.9°F 52.9°F 50.3°F
Oct 17 51.9°F 53.8°F 50.3°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.

Sea water temperature in St. John's by month

In an average year, St. John's offers no days when the water temperature is warm enough to swim comfortably.
The warmest water in St. John's was recorded on August 28, 2022, reaching a 64.9°F. While the coldest temperature occurred on January 11, 2016, dipping to 32.0°F. The average readings by season are 34.7°F in Winter, 33.9°F in Spring, 51.0°F in Summer, and 49.9°F in Autumn.