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 6.37°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.

43.5

°F

May 29, 19:18

Trend:

decreasing

Yesterday:

43.7°F

Tomorrow:

43.4°F

Sunrise:

08:42

Sunset:

16:55

Day Length:

8 h. 13 min.

Stanley in June

Minimum:

48.2°F

Average:

50.4°F

Maximum:

52.5°F

Sea water temperature in Stanley today

As of now, in Stanley, the water temperature is 43.5°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 lower 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

Today's water temperature is slightly lower than the average registered over the last two weeks, indicating a slight cooling 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 45.2°F on 2020, while the historical minimum was 42.9°F on 2016.

latest data

last year

Over the last two weeks, the water temperature has stayed slightly lower than historical averages for those days. The forecast for the upcoming week shows a gradual cooling trend. The average temperature is expected to be 43.1°F, the minimum temperature may reach 42.9°F, and the maximum might stay at 43.4°F.

Daily water temperature in Stanley

Date	Current Year actual* / forecast**	last year	10 years average
May 15	44.9°F	45.4°F	45.3°F
May 16	44.7°F	45.8°F	45.2°F
May 17	44.7°F	45.7°F	45.2°F
May 18	44.5°F	45.6°F	45.2°F
May 19	44.4°F	45.4°F	45.0°F
May 20	44.0°F	45.2°F	44.8°F
May 21	44.1°F	45.0°F	44.6°F
May 22	44.4°F	44.9°F	44.6°F
May 23	44.0°F	44.8°F	44.6°F
May 24	44.1°F	44.7°F	44.6°F
May 25	43.6°F	44.7°F	44.5°F
May 26	43.4°F	44.3°F	44.3°F
May 27	44.0°F	44.3°F	44.3°F
May 28	43.7°F	44.4°F	44.3°F
May 29	43.5°F	44.5°F	44.1°F
May 30	43.4°F	44.4°F	44.0°F
May 31	43.4°F	44.4°F	44.0°F
Jun 1	43.0°F	44.3°F	43.6°F
Jun 2	43.0°F	44.2°F	43.6°F
Jun 3	43.0°F	44.2°F	43.6°F
Jun 4	43.0°F	44.0°F	43.6°F
Jun 5	42.9°F	44.2°F	43.5°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 50.2°F in Winter, 47.8°F in Spring, 41.6°F in Summer, and 43.0°F in Autumn.