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 4.75°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.

40.6

°F

September 26, 09:21

Trend:

stable

Yesterday:

40.6°F

Tomorrow:

40.6°F

Sunrise:

06:32

Sunset:

18:55

Day Length:

12 h. 23 min.

Stanley in October

Minimum:

48.6°F

Average:

50.4°F

Maximum:

52.3°F

Sea water temperature in Stanley today

As of now, in Stanley, the water temperature is 40.6°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 0.7°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 reading indicates a minor change compared to the average water temperature of the last two weeks, but the overall trend remains steady. It is also close to the historical minimum temperature for this date. The maximum temperature recorded for this date was 42.6°F on 2017, while the historical minimum was 40.0°F on 2023.

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 40.7°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
Sep 12	40.2°F	40.0°F	40.6°F
Sep 13	40.3°F	40.2°F	40.6°F
Sep 14	40.5°F	40.4°F	40.7°F
Sep 15	40.5°F	41.1°F	40.8°F
Sep 16	40.2°F	41.0°F	40.7°F
Sep 17	40.1°F	41.5°F	40.8°F
Sep 18	40.4°F	41.7°F	40.9°F
Sep 19	40.5°F	41.9°F	40.9°F
Sep 20	40.4°F	41.9°F	40.9°F
Sep 21	40.7°F	41.9°F	40.9°F
Sep 22	40.8°F	41.9°F	40.9°F
Sep 23	40.6°F	41.7°F	41.1°F
Sep 24	40.6°F	41.5°F	41.0°F
Sep 25	40.6°F	41.8°F	41.2°F
Sep 26	40.6°F	41.9°F	41.2°F
Sep 27	40.6°F	42.0°F	41.2°F
Sep 28	40.6°F	41.9°F	41.3°F
Sep 29	40.7°F	41.7°F	41.4°F
Sep 30	40.8°F	42.1°F	41.5°F
Oct 1	40.8°F	42.0°F	41.5°F
Oct 2	40.8°F	42.0°F	41.5°F
Oct 3	40.9°F	41.9°F	41.5°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.