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 7.57°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.

45.6

°F

May 18, 12:57

Trend:

decreasing

Yesterday:

45.7°F

Tomorrow:

45.5°F

Sunrise:

08:28

Sunset:

17:07

Day Length:

8 h. 39 min.

Stanley in May

Minimum:

48.0°F

Average:

50.3°F

Maximum:

52.0°F

Sea water temperature in Stanley today

As of now, in Stanley, the water temperature is 45.6°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 0.5°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

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 46.3°F on 2020, while the historical minimum was 43.5°F on 2016.

latest data

last year

Over the last two weeks, the water temperature has stayed slightly above than historical averages for those days. The forecast for the upcoming week shows a gradual cooling trend. The average temperature is expected to be 45.2°F, the minimum temperature may reach 45.0°F, and the maximum might stay at 45.5°F.

Daily water temperature in Stanley

Date	Current Year actual* / forecast**	last year	10 years average
May 4	46.5°F	45.1°F	46.1°F
May 5	46.8°F	45.1°F	46.1°F
May 6	46.7°F	45.1°F	46.0°F
May 7	46.6°F	45.1°F	46.0°F
May 8	46.5°F	44.8°F	45.9°F
May 9	46.1°F	44.5°F	45.7°F
May 10	46.1°F	44.4°F	45.7°F
May 11	46.1°F	44.5°F	45.7°F
May 12	46.0°F	44.4°F	45.6°F
May 13	45.6°F	44.4°F	45.6°F
May 14	45.5°F	44.3°F	45.5°F
May 15	45.4°F	44.0°F	45.3°F
May 16	45.8°F	43.9°F	45.2°F
May 17	45.7°F	44.0°F	45.2°F
May 18	45.6°F	44.0°F	45.2°F
May 19	45.5°F	44.1°F	45.1°F
May 20	45.3°F	44.0°F	44.8°F
May 21	45.2°F	43.5°F	44.7°F
May 22	45.1°F	43.3°F	44.7°F
May 23	45.1°F	43.3°F	44.6°F
May 24	45.1°F	43.1°F	44.6°F
May 25	45.0°F	43.0°F	44.5°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 50.1°F in Winter, 47.7°F in Spring, 41.5°F in Summer, and 42.8°F in Autumn.