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 12.3°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.

54.1

°F

June 26, 23:18

Trend:

stable

Yesterday:

54.2°F

Tomorrow:

54.2°F

Sunrise:

07:53

Sunset:

17:06

Day Length:

9 h. 13 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 54.1°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 0.7°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 stay about the same.

Recent sea temperature and forecast

Today's water temperature is considerably 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 56.1°F on 2023, while the historical minimum was 53.5°F on 2018.

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 53.7°F, the minimum temperature may reach 53.5°F, and the maximum might stay at 54.2°F.

Daily water temperature in Nelson

Date	Current Year actual* / forecast**	last year	10 years average
Jun 12	56.3°F	55.0°F	56.4°F
Jun 13	56.2°F	54.8°F	56.1°F
Jun 14	56.1°F	54.8°F	56.0°F
Jun 15	55.4°F	55.3°F	55.8°F
Jun 16	55.4°F	54.8°F	55.6°F
Jun 17	55.5°F	54.9°F	55.7°F
Jun 18	55.2°F	54.8°F	55.5°F
Jun 19	55.0°F	54.9°F	55.4°F
Jun 20	55.0°F	54.8°F	55.2°F
Jun 21	54.4°F	54.6°F	55.1°F
Jun 22	54.7°F	54.3°F	55.0°F
Jun 23	54.6°F	54.2°F	54.9°F
Jun 24	54.3°F	54.2°F	54.8°F
Jun 25	54.2°F	54.2°F	54.8°F
Jun 26	54.1°F	54.1°F	54.8°F
Jun 27	54.2°F	53.9°F	54.9°F
Jun 28	54.1°F	53.5°F	54.8°F
Jun 29	53.7°F	53.3°F	54.4°F
Jun 30	53.6°F	52.8°F	54.3°F
Jul 1	53.5°F	53.0°F	54.2°F
Jul 2	53.6°F	53.5°F	54.3°F
Jul 3	53.5°F	53.6°F	54.2°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.