What is the current water temperature in Chaniá?

Q: What is the current water temperature in Chaniá?

As of now, in Chaniá, the water temperature is 18.68°C. Swimming in water of this temperature is generally concidered to be cool, and most people won't really enjoy it.

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Water temperature in Chaniá

Detailed information about the current water temperature in Chaniá. 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.

65.6

°F

December 21, 14:07

Trend:

stable

Yesterday:

65.4°F

Tomorrow:

65.4°F

Sunrise:

07:30

Sunset:

17:15

Day Length:

9 h. 45 min.

Chaniá in December

Minimum:

61.3°F

Average:

62.5°F

Maximum:

64.1°F

Sea water temperature in Chaniá today

As of now, in Chaniá, the water temperature is 65.6°F. Swimming in water of this temperature is generally concidered to be cool, and most people won't really enjoy it. Today's reading is 0.7°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 fall a bit.

Recent sea temperature and forecast

Today's water temperature slightly varies from the average of the past two weeks. It also falls within the range of the average temperature recorded for this date, suggesting a consistent weather trend. The maximum temperature recorded for this date was 67.4°F on 2019, while the historical minimum was 63.4°F on 2021.

latest data

last year

Over the last two weeks, the water temperature has stayed slightly lower than historical averages for those days. The forecast for the upcoming week shows a gradual cooling trend. The average temperature is expected to be 65.0°F, the minimum temperature may reach 64.6°F, and the maximum might stay at 65.4°F.

Daily water temperature in Chaniá

Date	Current Year actual* / forecast**	last year	10 years average
Dec 7	66.1°F	67.7°F	66.7°F
Dec 8	66.0°F	67.8°F	66.6°F
Dec 9	66.1°F	67.2°F	66.5°F
Dec 10	65.8°F	66.9°F	66.3°F
Dec 11	65.5°F	66.9°F	66.2°F
Dec 12	65.8°F	66.9°F	66.0°F
Dec 13	65.5°F	66.7°F	66.0°F
Dec 14	65.7°F	66.6°F	65.9°F
Dec 15	65.5°F	66.4°F	65.8°F
Dec 16	65.9°F	66.4°F	65.6°F
Dec 17	65.3°F	66.8°F	65.5°F
Dec 18	65.7°F	66.4°F	65.4°F
Dec 19	65.2°F	66.1°F	65.2°F
Dec 20	65.4°F	65.9°F	65.0°F
Dec 21	65.6°F	65.8°F	65.0°F
Dec 22	65.4°F	65.7°F	64.7°F
Dec 23	65.2°F	65.4°F	64.5°F
Dec 24	65.2°F	65.5°F	64.6°F
Dec 25	65.1°F	65.4°F	64.5°F
Dec 26	64.9°F	65.1°F	64.2°F
Dec 27	64.8°F	64.8°F	64.1°F
Dec 28	64.6°F	65.0°F	64.0°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 Chaniá by month

In Chaniá, the months June through October offer comfortable swimming conditions, which amounts to 128 swimming days.

The warmest water in Chaniá was recorded on July 27, 2023, reaching a 83.8°F. While the coldest temperature occurred on February 20, 2019, dipping to 59.1°F. The average readings by season are 62.7°F in Winter, 63.2°F in Spring, 77.5°F in Summer, and 73.9°F in Autumn.