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 6.87°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.

44.4

°F

October 27, 14:23

Trend:

stable

Yesterday:

44.5°F

Tomorrow:

44.5°F

Sunrise:

05:23

Sunset:

19:49

Day Length:

14 h. 26 min.

Stanley in November

Minimum:

48.1°F

Average:

50.4°F

Maximum:

52.3°F

Sea water temperature in Stanley today

As of now, in Stanley, the water temperature is 44.4°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 1.0°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 44.5°F on 2021, while the historical minimum was 42.0°F on 2015.

latest data

last year

The water temperature over the last two weeks displayed soome variability. While the two week average stayed close to the historical average, there were some days when the temperature was close to the maximum recorded over the past years. The forecast for the upcoming week suggests a gradual increase. The average temperature is expected to rise up to 44.8°F, with minimum temperature starting at 44.5°F, while the maximum might reach 45.1°F.

Daily water temperature in Stanley

Date	Current Year actual* / forecast**	last year	10 years average
Oct 13	42.9°F	41.6°F	42.2°F
Oct 14	43.1°F	42.2°F	42.2°F
Oct 15	43.4°F	42.5°F	42.3°F
Oct 16	43.3°F	42.3°F	42.3°F
Oct 17	43.4°F	42.4°F	42.5°F
Oct 18	43.6°F	42.4°F	42.6°F
Oct 19	43.5°F	42.5°F	42.7°F
Oct 20	43.7°F	42.6°F	42.7°F
Oct 21	44.1°F	42.6°F	42.9°F
Oct 22	44.4°F	42.4°F	43.1°F
Oct 23	44.3°F	42.6°F	43.1°F
Oct 24	44.2°F	43.2°F	43.1°F
Oct 25	44.7°F	42.9°F	43.3°F
Oct 26	44.5°F	42.8°F	43.3°F
Oct 27	44.4°F	43.0°F	43.3°F
Oct 28	44.5°F	43.2°F	43.4°F
Oct 29	44.6°F	43.3°F	43.6°F
Oct 30	44.7°F	43.2°F	43.7°F
Oct 31	44.7°F	43.8°F	43.6°F
Nov 1	44.8°F	44.5°F	43.8°F
Nov 2	45.1°F	44.6°F	44.0°F
Nov 3	45.1°F	44.1°F	44.1°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.