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 5.51°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.

41.9

°F

October 10, 13:11

Trend:

increasing

Yesterday:

41.4°F

Tomorrow:

42.1°F

Sunrise:

05:59

Sunset:

19:18

Day Length:

13 h. 19 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 41.9°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. 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 rise a bit.

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 43.3°F on 2021, while the historical minimum was 41.1°F on 2024.

latest data

last year

The water temperature over the last two weeks displayed soome variability. While the two week average stayed close to the historical average, there were some days when the temperature was close to the minimum recorded over the past years. Over the next week, the forecast shows a steady trend, with temperatures staying close to the average of 42.2°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 26	40.6°F	41.9°F	41.2°F
Sep 27	40.0°F	42.0°F	41.1°F
Sep 28	40.5°F	41.9°F	41.2°F
Sep 29	40.3°F	41.7°F	41.3°F
Sep 30	40.4°F	42.1°F	41.4°F
Oct 1	40.5°F	42.0°F	41.4°F
Oct 2	40.7°F	42.0°F	41.4°F
Oct 3	40.4°F	41.9°F	41.4°F
Oct 4	40.9°F	41.6°F	41.5°F
Oct 5	41.0°F	42.1°F	41.5°F
Oct 6	40.5°F	42.2°F	41.6°F
Oct 7	40.8°F	42.3°F	41.5°F
Oct 8	41.3°F	42.9°F	41.8°F
Oct 9	41.4°F	42.6°F	41.9°F
Oct 10	41.9°F	42.8°F	42.1°F
Oct 11	42.1°F	42.9°F	42.2°F
Oct 12	42.1°F	43.1°F	42.2°F
Oct 13	42.1°F	42.9°F	42.2°F
Oct 14	42.2°F	43.1°F	42.3°F
Oct 15	42.3°F	43.4°F	42.4°F
Oct 16	42.3°F	43.3°F	42.5°F
Oct 17	42.5°F	43.4°F	42.6°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.