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 5.04°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.

41.1

°F

August 29, 15:54

Trend:

increasing

Yesterday:

41.0°F

Tomorrow:

41.1°F

Sunrise:

07:35

Sunset:

18:10

Day Length:

10 h. 35 min.

Stanley in September

Minimum:

48.4°F

Average:

50.3°F

Maximum:

52.3°F

Sea water temperature in Stanley today

As of now, in Stanley, 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 0.6°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 stay about the same.

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 41.6°F on 2017, while the historical minimum was 39.2°F on 2024.

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 41.1°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 15	40.7°F	39.3°F	40.7°F
Aug 16	40.6°F	39.6°F	40.5°F
Aug 17	40.7°F	39.6°F	40.5°F
Aug 18	40.7°F	39.6°F	40.4°F
Aug 19	40.8°F	39.5°F	40.5°F
Aug 20	40.6°F	39.4°F	40.4°F
Aug 21	40.8°F	39.4°F	40.4°F
Aug 22	41.0°F	39.4°F	40.5°F
Aug 23	41.1°F	39.4°F	40.5°F
Aug 24	41.1°F	39.3°F	40.5°F
Aug 25	41.1°F	39.2°F	40.4°F
Aug 26	41.0°F	39.2°F	40.4°F
Aug 27	41.1°F	39.3°F	40.4°F
Aug 28	41.0°F	39.2°F	40.5°F
Aug 29	41.1°F	39.2°F	40.5°F
Aug 30	41.1°F	39.1°F	40.5°F
Aug 31	41.1°F	39.1°F	40.5°F
Sep 1	41.0°F	39.1°F	40.4°F
Sep 2	41.1°F	39.3°F	40.5°F
Sep 3	41.1°F	39.4°F	40.5°F
Sep 4	41.1°F	39.5°F	40.6°F
Sep 5	41.3°F	39.7°F	40.7°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 50.1°F in Winter, 47.7°F in Spring, 41.5°F in Summer, and 42.8°F in Autumn.