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 8.78°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.

47.8

°F

December 11, 16:16

Trend:

stable

Yesterday:

47.2°F

Tomorrow:

47.7°F

Sunrise:

04:28

Sunset:

21:02

Day Length:

16 h. 34 min.

Stanley in December

Minimum:

47.8°F

Average:

50.3°F

Maximum:

52.0°F

Sea water temperature in Stanley today

As of now, in Stanley, the water temperature is 47.8°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. 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 notably higher than the average recorded over the past two weeks, indicating a significant warming 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 49.5°F on 2022, while the historical minimum was 45.9°F on 2015.

latest data

last year

Over the last two weeks, the water temperature has stayed slightly lower than historical averages for those days. Over the next week, the forecast shows a steady trend, with temperatures staying close to the average of 48.1°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
Nov 27	45.9°F	47.0°F	46.5°F
Nov 28	46.2°F	46.8°F	46.7°F
Nov 29	46.2°F	46.4°F	46.7°F
Nov 30	46.3°F	46.7°F	46.8°F
Dec 1	46.1°F	47.0°F	46.9°F
Dec 2	46.2°F	47.6°F	47.0°F
Dec 3	45.9°F	47.3°F	47.0°F
Dec 4	46.7°F	47.4°F	47.2°F
Dec 5	46.8°F	47.0°F	47.2°F
Dec 6	46.9°F	47.2°F	47.3°F
Dec 7	47.0°F	46.8°F	47.4°F
Dec 8	46.9°F	46.4°F	47.3°F
Dec 9	47.2°F	46.6°F	47.5°F
Dec 10	47.2°F	47.1°F	47.6°F
Dec 11	47.8°F	46.9°F	47.6°F
Dec 12	47.7°F	46.9°F	47.5°F
Dec 13	47.9°F	47.1°F	47.8°F
Dec 14	48.0°F	47.4°F	47.8°F
Dec 15	48.2°F	48.1°F	48.0°F
Dec 16	48.4°F	48.1°F	48.2°F
Dec 17	48.4°F	48.3°F	48.2°F
Dec 18	48.4°F	48.3°F	48.2°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 42.9°F in Autumn.