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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

60.2

°F

September 5, 15:55

Trend:

stable

Yesterday:

60.7°F

Tomorrow:

60.7°F

Sunrise:

06:24

Sunset:

19:34

Day Length:

13 h. 10 min.

St. John's in September

Minimum:

32.7°F

Average:

34.6°F

Maximum:

36.2°F

Sea water temperature in St. John's today

As of now, in St. John's, the water temperature is 60.2°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 3.0°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 rise a bit.

Recent sea temperature and forecast

The water temperature today is above average for the last two weeks, showing a small increase in temperature. It is also close to the historical maximum temperature for this date. The maximum temperature recorded for this date was 62.2°F on 2022, while the historical minimum was 54.0°F on 2016.

Over the last two weeks, the water temperature has stayed slightly above than historical averages for those days. The forecast for the upcoming week suggests a gradual increase. The average temperature is expected to rise up to 60.6°F, with minimum temperature starting at 60.3°F, while the maximum might reach 60.9°F.

Daily water temperature in St. John's

Date Current Year

actual* / forecast**

last year 10 years average
Aug 22 57.4°F 58.6°F 59.4°F
Aug 23 58.5°F 57.4°F 59.5°F
Aug 24 58.5°F 56.6°F 59.5°F
Aug 25 59.8°F 57.6°F 59.7°F
Aug 26 59.8°F 57.4°F 59.7°F
Aug 27 61.1°F 56.8°F 59.8°F
Aug 28 60.3°F 56.6°F 59.6°F
Aug 29 60.6°F 56.4°F 59.7°F
Aug 30 61.4°F 56.6°F 59.4°F
Aug 31 61.3°F 55.6°F 59.0°F
Sep 1 60.4°F 56.1°F 58.7°F
Sep 2 60.6°F 55.1°F 58.2°F
Sep 3 60.9°F 55.1°F 57.7°F
Sep 4 60.7°F 54.8°F 57.8°F
Sep 5 60.2°F 55.8°F 57.3°F
Sep 6 60.7°F 56.5°F 57.7°F
Sep 7 60.7°F 57.5°F 57.7°F
Sep 8 60.9°F 58.5°F 57.9°F
Sep 9 60.8°F 58.2°F 57.8°F
Sep 10 60.5°F 57.4°F 57.5°F
Sep 11 60.5°F 57.2°F 57.6°F
Sep 12 60.3°F 57.1°F 57.3°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 34.8°F in Winter, 33.9°F in Spring, 50.9°F in Summer, and 50.1°F in Autumn.