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 10.06°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.

50.1

°F

February 18, 09:45

Trend:

decreasing

Yesterday:

50.3°F

Tomorrow:

50.0°F

Sunrise:

05:59

Sunset:

20:11

Day Length:

14 h. 12 min.

Stanley in February

Minimum:

48.0°F

Average:

50.0°F

Maximum:

51.4°F

Sea water temperature in Stanley today

As of now, in Stanley, the water temperature is 50.1°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 1.6°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 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 minimum temperature for this date. The maximum temperature recorded for this date was 53.3°F on 2021, while the historical minimum was 49.4°F on 2016.

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 49.9°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
Feb 4	51.1°F	52.7°F	51.4°F
Feb 5	50.8°F	53.0°F	51.6°F
Feb 6	50.8°F	52.9°F	51.5°F
Feb 7	50.7°F	52.6°F	51.5°F
Feb 8	51.2°F	52.8°F	51.8°F
Feb 9	51.0°F	52.5°F	51.6°F
Feb 10	51.0°F	53.0°F	51.6°F
Feb 11	50.8°F	52.7°F	51.5°F
Feb 12	50.8°F	52.5°F	51.6°F
Feb 13	50.5°F	52.0°F	51.5°F
Feb 14	50.9°F	51.8°F	51.6°F
Feb 15	50.7°F	51.9°F	51.7°F
Feb 16	50.4°F	51.3°F	51.7°F
Feb 17	50.3°F	51.5°F	51.7°F
Feb 18	50.1°F	51.3°F	51.7°F
Feb 19	50.0°F	50.9°F	51.6°F
Feb 20	49.9°F	51.1°F	51.5°F
Feb 21	49.9°F	50.8°F	51.5°F
Feb 22	49.9°F	51.0°F	51.5°F
Feb 23	49.8°F	51.0°F	51.4°F
Feb 24	49.8°F	51.4°F	51.4°F
Feb 25	49.9°F	51.8°F	51.5°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.