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 8.55°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.

47.4

°F

May 1, 17:16

Trend:

decreasing

Yesterday:

47.6°F

Tomorrow:

47.3°F

Sunrise:

08:02

Sunset:

17:34

Day Length:

9 h. 32 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 47.4°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 0.9°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 fall a bit.

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 is also close to the historical maximum temperature for this date. The maximum temperature recorded for this date was 48.1°F on 2021, while the historical minimum was 44.9°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. Over the next week, the forecast shows a steady trend, with temperatures staying close to the average of 47.1°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
Apr 17	48.7°F	47.5°F	47.9°F
Apr 18	48.4°F	47.4°F	47.8°F
Apr 19	48.1°F	47.2°F	47.8°F
Apr 20	48.4°F	46.9°F	47.7°F
Apr 21	48.6°F	46.9°F	47.7°F
Apr 22	48.3°F	46.9°F	47.6°F
Apr 23	48.0°F	47.1°F	47.4°F
Apr 24	48.3°F	47.2°F	47.4°F
Apr 25	48.0°F	46.9°F	47.2°F
Apr 26	47.8°F	46.9°F	47.1°F
Apr 27	47.7°F	47.0°F	47.0°F
Apr 28	47.5°F	47.0°F	46.8°F
Apr 29	47.4°F	46.9°F	46.7°F
Apr 30	47.6°F	46.9°F	46.7°F
May 1	47.4°F	46.5°F	46.5°F
May 2	47.3°F	46.4°F	46.3°F
May 3	47.2°F	46.4°F	46.2°F
May 4	47.1°F	46.5°F	46.2°F
May 5	47.1°F	46.8°F	46.2°F
May 6	47.1°F	46.7°F	46.1°F
May 7	46.9°F	46.6°F	46.0°F
May 8	46.9°F	46.5°F	46.0°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.