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 10.59°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.

51.1

°F

January 25, 05:32

Trend:

stable

Yesterday:

50.9°F

Tomorrow:

51.0°F

Sunrise:

05:14

Sunset:

20:53

Day Length:

15 h. 39 min.

Stanley in February

Minimum:

48.0°F

Average:

50.0°F

Maximum:

51.4°F

Sea water temperature in Stanley today

As of now, in Stanley, the water temperature is 51.1°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 about the same as 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 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 52.9°F on 2021, while the historical minimum was 48.8°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. Over the next week, the forecast shows a steady trend, with temperatures staying close to the average of 51.3°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
Jan 11	48.5°F	51.7°F	50.4°F
Jan 12	48.7°F	51.5°F	50.4°F
Jan 13	49.2°F	51.7°F	50.4°F
Jan 14	49.5°F	51.7°F	50.5°F
Jan 15	48.5°F	51.3°F	50.3°F
Jan 16	49.3°F	51.7°F	50.6°F
Jan 17	49.9°F	51.8°F	50.7°F
Jan 18	49.8°F	52.2°F	50.6°F
Jan 19	49.6°F	52.2°F	50.7°F
Jan 20	49.2°F	52.2°F	50.8°F
Jan 21	49.5°F	52.0°F	50.8°F
Jan 22	50.2°F	52.3°F	51.0°F
Jan 23	50.5°F	52.3°F	51.1°F
Jan 24	50.9°F	52.6°F	51.1°F
Jan 25	51.1°F	52.3°F	51.2°F
Jan 26	51.0°F	52.5°F	51.1°F
Jan 27	51.0°F	52.5°F	51.2°F
Jan 28	51.2°F	52.7°F	51.3°F
Jan 29	51.4°F	52.3°F	51.5°F
Jan 30	51.5°F	53.2°F	51.7°F
Jan 31	51.5°F	53.6°F	51.7°F
Feb 1	51.5°F	53.5°F	51.7°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 50.2°F in Winter, 47.8°F in Spring, 41.6°F in Summer, and 43.0°F in Autumn.