What is the current water temperature in Toronto?

Q: What is the current water temperature in Toronto?

As of now, in Toronto, the water temperature is 5.06°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 Toronto

Detailed information about the current water temperature in Toronto. 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.

41.1

°F

December 21, 23:11

Trend:

decreasing

Yesterday:

41.1°F

Tomorrow:

40.9°F

Sunrise:

07:49

Sunset:

16:44

Day Length:

8 h. 55 min.

Toronto in December

Minimum:

35.0°F

Average:

38.0°F

Maximum:

39.8°F

Water temperature in Toronto today

As of now, in Toronto, the water temperature is 41.1°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 0.9°F higher 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 fall a bit.

Recent water 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 is also close to the historical maximum temperature for this date. The maximum temperature recorded for this date was 41.6°F on 2015, while the historical minimum was 39.2°F on 2019.

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 maximum recorded over the past years. The forecast for the upcoming week shows a gradual cooling trend. The average temperature is expected to be 40.5°F, the minimum temperature may reach 40.2°F, and the maximum might stay at 40.9°F.

Daily water temperature in Toronto

Date	Current Year actual* / forecast**	last year	10 years average
Dec 7	43.2°F	41.2°F	42.0°F
Dec 8	42.0°F	41.8°F	41.7°F
Dec 9	41.5°F	41.3°F	41.5°F
Dec 10	41.3°F	41.1°F	41.4°F
Dec 11	41.1°F	40.9°F	41.4°F
Dec 12	40.9°F	41.1°F	41.5°F
Dec 13	41.5°F	40.9°F	41.1°F
Dec 14	41.5°F	40.3°F	40.9°F
Dec 15	41.2°F	40.1°F	40.9°F
Dec 16	41.9°F	40.2°F	41.0°F
Dec 17	41.8°F	40.2°F	40.7°F
Dec 18	41.3°F	40.3°F	40.6°F
Dec 19	41.3°F	40.3°F	40.6°F
Dec 20	41.1°F	40.2°F	40.4°F
Dec 21	41.1°F	39.7°F	40.2°F
Dec 22	40.9°F	39.7°F	40.0°F
Dec 23	40.7°F	39.5°F	39.9°F
Dec 24	40.6°F	39.2°F	39.7°F
Dec 25	40.8°F	38.9°F	40.0°F
Dec 26	40.5°F	38.8°F	39.6°F
Dec 27	40.2°F	38.5°F	39.3°F
Dec 28	40.2°F	39.7°F	39.3°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.

Water temperature in Toronto by month

In an average year, Toronto offers no days when the water temperature is warm enough to swim comfortably.

The warmest water in Toronto was recorded on August 30, 2021, reaching a 76.7°F. While the coldest temperature occurred on February 20, 2015, dipping to 32.0°F. The average readings by season are 38.2°F in Winter, 39.9°F in Spring, 64.1°F in Summer, and 57.4°F in Autumn.