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 8.07°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.

46.5

°F

November 7, 14:29

Trend:

stable

Yesterday:

46.1°F

Tomorrow:

46.5°F

Sunrise:

05:03

Sunset:

20:09

Day Length:

15 h. 6 min.

Stanley in November

Minimum:

48.4°F

Average:

50.4°F

Maximum:

52.3°F

Sea water temperature in Stanley today

As of now, in Stanley, the water temperature is 46.5°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 1.7°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 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 is also close to the historical maximum temperature for this date. The maximum temperature recorded for this date was 46.2°F on 2021, while the historical minimum was 43.9°F on 2019.

latest data

last year

Observations from the last two weeks indicate that the water temperature was in proximity to the highest values recorded on those days in the past. The forecast for the upcoming week suggests a gradual increase. The average temperature is expected to rise up to 46.9°F, with minimum temperature starting at 46.5°F, while the maximum might reach 47.2°F.

Daily water temperature in Stanley

Date	Current Year actual* / forecast**	last year	10 years average
Oct 24	43.8°F	44.2°F	43.3°F
Oct 25	44.0°F	44.7°F	43.5°F
Oct 26	44.7°F	44.5°F	43.6°F
Oct 27	44.7°F	44.4°F	43.7°F
Oct 28	45.1°F	44.2°F	43.8°F
Oct 29	45.5°F	44.7°F	43.8°F
Oct 30	45.4°F	44.9°F	44.0°F
Oct 31	45.2°F	44.9°F	43.9°F
Nov 1	45.0°F	45.2°F	44.1°F
Nov 2	45.4°F	44.9°F	44.3°F
Nov 3	45.8°F	45.0°F	44.5°F
Nov 4	46.2°F	44.9°F	44.3°F
Nov 5	46.1°F	44.7°F	44.3°F
Nov 6	46.1°F	44.8°F	44.5°F
Nov 7	46.5°F	44.8°F	44.8°F
Nov 8	46.5°F	44.6°F	44.7°F
Nov 9	46.6°F	44.5°F	44.9°F
Nov 10	46.7°F	44.5°F	45.0°F
Nov 11	47.0°F	44.7°F	45.2°F
Nov 12	47.1°F	44.7°F	45.4°F
Nov 13	47.1°F	45.3°F	45.4°F
Nov 14	47.2°F	45.3°F	45.5°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.