What is the current water temperature in St. John's?

Q: What is the current water temperature in St. John's?

As of now, in St. John's, the water temperature is 1.0°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 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.

33.8

°F

May 6, 11:25

Trend:

stable

Yesterday:

34.2°F

Tomorrow:

34.0°F

Sunrise:

05:36

Sunset:

20:19

Day Length:

14 h. 43 min.

St. John's in May

Minimum:

33.0°F

Average:

35.1°F

Maximum:

36.9°F

Sea water temperature in St. John's today

As of now, in St. John's, the water temperature is 33.8°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 1.1°F lower 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 rise a bit.

Recent sea temperature and forecast

Today's reading indicates a minor change compared to the average water temperature of the last two weeks, but the overall trend remains steady. 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 37.8°F on 2021, while the historical minimum was 32.6°F on 2019.

latest data

last year

Over the past two weeks, the water temperature has closely aligned with historical averages for those days. The forecast for the upcoming week suggests a gradual increase. The average temperature is expected to rise up to 34.4°F, with minimum temperature starting at 34.0°F, while the maximum might reach 34.9°F.

Daily water temperature in St. John's

Date	Current Year actual* / forecast**	last year	10 years average
Apr 22	33.7°F	34.6°F	33.5°F
Apr 23	33.7°F	34.5°F	33.7°F
Apr 24	33.6°F	34.4°F	33.8°F
Apr 25	33.8°F	34.5°F	33.7°F
Apr 26	33.7°F	34.4°F	33.6°F
Apr 27	33.6°F	33.7°F	33.6°F
Apr 28	32.1°F	33.6°F	33.5°F
Apr 29	32.6°F	33.2°F	33.6°F
Apr 30	33.5°F	34.2°F	33.6°F
May 1	34.4°F	35.2°F	34.0°F
May 2	34.7°F	34.9°F	34.2°F
May 3	34.3°F	35.1°F	34.3°F
May 4	34.4°F	34.8°F	34.3°F
May 5	34.2°F	34.5°F	34.5°F
May 6	33.8°F	35.2°F	34.9°F
May 7	34.0°F	35.8°F	35.1°F
May 8	34.4°F	36.4°F	35.5°F
May 9	34.5°F	36.5°F	35.6°F
May 10	34.4°F	36.4°F	35.5°F
May 11	34.5°F	36.5°F	35.6°F
May 12	34.6°F	36.6°F	35.7°F
May 13	34.9°F	36.1°F	36.0°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 34.8°F in Winter, 33.9°F in Spring, 51.1°F in Summer, and 50.1°F in Autumn.