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 10.72°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.

51.3

°F

January 15, 13:00

Trend:

stable

Yesterday:

51.7°F

Tomorrow:

51.5°F

Sunrise:

04:57

Sunset:

21:04

Day Length:

16 h. 7 min.

Stanley in January

Minimum:

48.0°F

Average:

49.9°F

Maximum:

51.3°F

Sea water temperature in Stanley today

As of now, in Stanley, the water temperature is 51.3°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 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

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 51.9°F on 2023, while the historical minimum was 47.3°F on 2016.

latest data

last year

Over the last two weeks, the water temperature has stayed slightly above than historical averages for those days. Over the next week, the forecast shows a steady trend, with temperatures staying close to the average of 51.6°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
Jan 1	50.3°F	48.0°F	49.9°F
Jan 2	50.8°F	48.0°F	50.0°F
Jan 3	51.1°F	48.2°F	50.1°F
Jan 4	51.4°F	48.0°F	50.2°F
Jan 5	51.5°F	48.0°F	50.3°F
Jan 6	51.9°F	48.2°F	50.4°F
Jan 7	51.6°F	48.9°F	50.2°F
Jan 8	52.1°F	49.2°F	50.3°F
Jan 9	52.3°F	48.9°F	50.3°F
Jan 10	51.8°F	49.3°F	50.4°F
Jan 11	51.7°F	49.4°F	50.4°F
Jan 12	51.5°F	49.4°F	50.3°F
Jan 13	51.7°F	49.3°F	50.3°F
Jan 14	51.7°F	48.9°F	50.5°F
Jan 15	51.3°F	48.9°F	50.2°F
Jan 16	51.5°F	49.1°F	50.5°F
Jan 17	51.5°F	48.8°F	50.4°F
Jan 18	51.4°F	48.8°F	50.3°F
Jan 19	51.5°F	49.2°F	50.4°F
Jan 20	51.6°F	49.4°F	50.5°F
Jan 21	51.7°F	49.0°F	50.6°F
Jan 22	51.9°F	48.9°F	50.8°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 50.0°F in Winter, 47.7°F in Spring, 41.5°F in Summer, and 42.8°F in Autumn.