What is the current water temperature in Nelson?

Q: What is the current water temperature in Nelson?

As of now, in Nelson, the water temperature is 12.8°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 Nelson

Detailed information about the current water temperature in Nelson. 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.

55.0

°F

August 30, 07:12

Trend:

stable

Yesterday:

55.1°F

Tomorrow:

55.2°F

Sunrise:

06:56

Sunset:

18:00

Day Length:

11 h. 4 min.

Nelson in September

Minimum:

64.4°F

Average:

67.4°F

Maximum:

70.0°F

Sea water temperature in Nelson today

As of now, in Nelson, the water temperature is 55.0°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 1.7°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 notably higher than the average recorded over the past two weeks, indicating a significant warming trend. It is also close to the historical maximum temperature for this date. The maximum temperature recorded for this date was 54.5°F on 2022, while the historical minimum was 51.7°F on 2015.

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 maximum recorded over the past years. The forecast for the upcoming week suggests a gradual increase. The average temperature is expected to rise up to 55.5°F, with minimum temperature starting at 55.2°F, while the maximum might reach 55.8°F.

Daily water temperature in Nelson

Date	Current Year actual* / forecast**	last year	10 years average
Aug 16	52.6°F	52.3°F	52.3°F
Aug 17	52.5°F	52.4°F	52.3°F
Aug 18	52.6°F	52.5°F	52.4°F
Aug 19	52.8°F	52.7°F	52.4°F
Aug 20	53.3°F	52.6°F	52.6°F
Aug 21	53.2°F	52.5°F	52.7°F
Aug 22	53.1°F	52.3°F	52.8°F
Aug 23	53.0°F	52.3°F	52.8°F
Aug 24	53.1°F	52.4°F	52.8°F
Aug 25	53.1°F	53.1°F	52.9°F
Aug 26	53.5°F	53.0°F	53.0°F
Aug 27	53.9°F	53.4°F	53.2°F
Aug 28	54.0°F	53.6°F	53.4°F
Aug 29	55.1°F	53.9°F	53.4°F
Aug 30	55.0°F	54.1°F	53.3°F
Aug 31	55.2°F	54.0°F	53.5°F
Sep 1	55.2°F	54.3°F	53.5°F
Sep 2	55.4°F	54.4°F	53.7°F
Sep 3	55.5°F	54.8°F	53.8°F
Sep 4	55.8°F	54.6°F	54.1°F
Sep 5	55.8°F	54.8°F	54.1°F
Sep 6	55.8°F	54.8°F	54.1°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 Nelson by month

In an average year, Nelson offers no days when the water temperature is warm enough to swim comfortably.

The warmest water in Nelson was recorded on January 31, 2018, reaching a 74.7°F. While the coldest temperature occurred on August 7, 2024, dipping to 51.1°F. The average readings by season are 67.8°F in Winter, 63.7°F in Spring, 53.9°F in Summer, and 58.2°F in Autumn.