What is the current water temperature in Stanley?

Q: What is the current water temperature in Stanley?

As of now, in Stanley, the water temperature is 4.68°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 Stanley

Detailed information about the current water temperature in Stanley. 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.

40.4

°F

August 15, 05:20

Trend:

stable

Yesterday:

40.2°F

Tomorrow:

40.3°F

Sunrise:

08:04

Sunset:

17:48

Day Length:

9 h. 44 min.

Stanley in August

Minimum:

48.4°F

Average:

50.3°F

Maximum:

52.1°F

Sea water temperature in Stanley today

As of now, in Stanley, the water temperature is 40.4°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 0.3°F lower than the average recorded on this particular day in recent years. Since yesterday, there was a slight increase in temperature. This indicates a warming trend over the past day. 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 41.6°F on 2017, while the historical minimum was 40.0°F on 2022.

latest data

last year

Over the past two weeks, the water temperature has closely aligned with historical averages for those days. Over the next week, the forecast shows a steady trend, with temperatures staying close to the average of 40.2°F. Both minimum and maximum temperatures expected to be close to the average, offering a week of stable water conditions.

Daily water temperature in Stanley

Date	Current Year actual* / forecast**	last year	10 years average
Aug 1	40.7°F	41.1°F	40.7°F
Aug 2	40.9°F	41.1°F	40.7°F
Aug 3	40.9°F	40.9°F	40.7°F
Aug 4	40.7°F	41.1°F	40.7°F
Aug 5	41.2°F	41.0°F	40.8°F
Aug 6	40.8°F	41.0°F	40.7°F
Aug 7	40.9°F	40.6°F	40.7°F
Aug 8	40.8°F	40.8°F	40.6°F
Aug 9	40.9°F	40.9°F	40.6°F
Aug 10	40.6°F	40.9°F	40.7°F
Aug 11	40.5°F	41.0°F	40.7°F
Aug 12	40.4°F	41.1°F	40.7°F
Aug 13	40.2°F	40.8°F	40.7°F
Aug 14	40.2°F	40.6°F	40.6°F
Aug 15	40.4°F	40.7°F	40.8°F
Aug 16	40.3°F	40.6°F	40.6°F
Aug 17	40.2°F	40.7°F	40.6°F
Aug 18	40.2°F	40.7°F	40.6°F
Aug 19	40.3°F	40.8°F	40.6°F
Aug 20	40.1°F	40.6°F	40.5°F
Aug 21	40.1°F	40.8°F	40.5°F
Aug 22	40.2°F	41.0°F	40.6°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 Stanley by month

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

The warmest water in Stanley was recorded on February 5, 2023, reaching a 54.2°F. While the coldest temperature occurred on August 6, 2024, dipping to 38.9°F. The average readings by season are 50.2°F in Winter, 47.8°F in Spring, 41.6°F in Summer, and 43.0°F in Autumn.