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 8.53°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.

47.4

°F

December 4, 04:46

Trend:

increasing

Yesterday:

47.3°F

Tomorrow:

47.4°F

Sunrise:

04:30

Sunset:

20:55

Day Length:

16 h. 25 min.

Stanley in December

Minimum:

46.8°F

Average:

49.9°F

Maximum:

52.0°F

Sea water temperature in Stanley today

As of now, in Stanley, the water temperature is 47.4°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 0.2°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 also aligns closely with the historical average temperature for this date, indicating a typical climate pattern. The maximum temperature recorded for this date was 49.5°F on 2022, while the historical minimum was 45.9°F on 2015.

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 47.7°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
Nov 20	45.8°F	44.8°F	45.7°F
Nov 21	45.6°F	44.9°F	45.8°F
Nov 22	46.5°F	44.9°F	45.9°F
Nov 23	46.4°F	44.8°F	45.9°F
Nov 24	46.9°F	44.9°F	46.0°F
Nov 25	46.9°F	45.1°F	46.3°F
Nov 26	47.1°F	45.7°F	46.4°F
Nov 27	47.0°F	45.5°F	46.5°F
Nov 28	46.8°F	45.8°F	46.6°F
Nov 29	46.4°F	45.9°F	46.7°F
Nov 30	46.7°F	46.1°F	46.8°F
Dec 1	47.0°F	46.3°F	46.9°F
Dec 2	47.6°F	45.6°F	47.0°F
Dec 3	47.3°F	45.2°F	47.0°F
Dec 4	47.4°F	45.9°F	47.1°F
Dec 5	47.4°F	46.1°F	47.2°F
Dec 6	47.6°F	45.7°F	47.4°F
Dec 7	47.8°F	46.4°F	47.5°F
Dec 8	47.7°F	46.2°F	47.4°F
Dec 9	47.8°F	46.8°F	47.6°F
Dec 10	47.8°F	46.4°F	47.5°F
Dec 11	47.8°F	46.7°F	47.6°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 49.8°F in Winter, 47.5°F in Spring, 41.5°F in Summer, and 42.7°F in Autumn.