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 15.29°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.

59.5

°F

November 3, 20:43

Trend:

stable

Yesterday:

59.6°F

Tomorrow:

59.7°F

Sunrise:

06:12

Sunset:

20:09

Day Length:

13 h. 57 min.

Nelson in November

Minimum:

64.3°F

Average:

67.8°F

Maximum:

70.5°F

Sea water temperature in Nelson today

As of now, in Nelson, the water temperature is 59.5°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 1.0°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 rise a bit.

Recent sea temperature and forecast

Today's water temperature closely matches the previous two weeks' average, indicating a stable trend. It is also close to the historical minimum temperature for this date. The maximum temperature recorded for this date was 62.3°F on 2017, while the historical minimum was 58.7°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 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 59.8°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
Oct 20	59.0°F	59.0°F	58.6°F
Oct 21	59.7°F	58.5°F	58.6°F
Oct 22	59.2°F	58.4°F	58.6°F
Oct 23	59.7°F	59.9°F	58.8°F
Oct 24	59.4°F	61.4°F	59.0°F
Oct 25	59.4°F	61.5°F	59.3°F
Oct 26	59.6°F	61.4°F	59.4°F
Oct 27	60.3°F	61.4°F	59.7°F
Oct 28	59.6°F	60.9°F	59.6°F
Oct 29	58.7°F	61.0°F	59.6°F
Oct 30	58.9°F	60.5°F	59.7°F
Oct 31	59.3°F	60.6°F	60.1°F
Nov 1	59.5°F	60.7°F	60.6°F
Nov 2	59.6°F	60.7°F	60.5°F
Nov 3	59.5°F	60.5°F	60.6°F
Nov 4	59.7°F	60.3°F	60.8°F
Nov 5	59.5°F	60.2°F	60.5°F
Nov 6	59.5°F	60.2°F	60.6°F
Nov 7	59.8°F	60.3°F	60.8°F
Nov 8	60.0°F	61.8°F	61.0°F
Nov 9	60.1°F	61.9°F	61.2°F
Nov 10	60.3°F	62.1°F	61.3°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.