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 11.61°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.

52.9

°F

July 17, 07:02

Trend:

decreasing

Yesterday:

53.0°F

Tomorrow:

52.7°F

Sunrise:

07:48

Sunset:

17:18

Day Length:

9 h. 30 min.

Nelson in July

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 52.9°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 0.2°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 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 54.1°F on 2023, while the historical minimum was 52.0°F on 2018.

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 histoorical minimum and others when it was close to the historical maximum. Over the next week, the forecast shows a steady trend, with temperatures staying close to the average of 52.7°F. Both minimum and maximum temperatures expected to be close to the average, offering a week of stable water conditions.

Daily water temperature in Nelson

Date	Current Year actual* / forecast**	last year	10 years average
Jul 3	55.2°F	53.8°F	54.3°F
Jul 4	55.0°F	53.8°F	54.4°F
Jul 5	55.1°F	53.9°F	54.4°F
Jul 6	55.1°F	53.8°F	54.3°F
Jul 7	54.9°F	53.8°F	54.2°F
Jul 8	54.9°F	53.1°F	54.1°F
Jul 9	54.4°F	53.0°F	53.7°F
Jul 10	53.0°F	53.0°F	53.5°F
Jul 11	53.2°F	53.1°F	53.5°F
Jul 12	52.8°F	53.6°F	53.3°F
Jul 13	52.1°F	53.1°F	53.2°F
Jul 14	51.9°F	53.7°F	53.1°F
Jul 15	52.9°F	53.7°F	53.1°F
Jul 16	53.0°F	53.9°F	53.2°F
Jul 17	52.9°F	54.0°F	53.1°F
Jul 18	52.7°F	53.7°F	52.9°F
Jul 19	52.8°F	53.5°F	53.0°F
Jul 20	52.6°F	53.1°F	52.8°F
Jul 21	52.6°F	53.3°F	52.8°F
Jul 22	52.6°F	53.0°F	52.8°F
Jul 23	52.7°F	53.0°F	52.9°F
Jul 24	52.7°F	52.9°F	52.9°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 67.9°F in Winter, 63.7°F in Spring, 54.0°F in Summer, and 58.4°F in Autumn.