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 17.54°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 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.

63.6

°F

April 19, 19:42

Trend:

decreasing

Yesterday:

63.7°F

Tomorrow:

63.4°F

Sunrise:

07:01

Sunset:

17:51

Day Length:

10 h. 50 min.

Nelson in April

Minimum:

65.0°F

Average:

67.7°F

Maximum:

70.5°F

Sea water temperature in Nelson today

As of now, in Nelson, the water temperature is 63.6°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 0.6°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 fall a bit.

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 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 64.2°F on 2022, while the historical minimum was 61.7°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 maximum recorded over the past years. The forecast for the upcoming week shows a gradual cooling trend. The average temperature is expected to be 63.1°F, the minimum temperature may reach 62.9°F, and the maximum might stay at 63.4°F.

Daily water temperature in Nelson

Date	Current Year actual* / forecast**	last year	10 years average
Apr 5	65.6°F	63.9°F	65.5°F
Apr 6	65.4°F	63.7°F	65.3°F
Apr 7	65.0°F	63.4°F	65.1°F
Apr 8	65.7°F	64.4°F	65.0°F
Apr 9	65.4°F	64.2°F	64.9°F
Apr 10	65.0°F	63.8°F	64.6°F
Apr 11	64.3°F	63.4°F	64.4°F
Apr 12	64.1°F	63.4°F	64.3°F
Apr 13	63.9°F	63.6°F	64.2°F
Apr 14	64.9°F	63.4°F	64.0°F
Apr 15	64.5°F	63.3°F	63.9°F
Apr 16	64.0°F	62.8°F	63.6°F
Apr 17	63.9°F	62.5°F	63.3°F
Apr 18	63.7°F	62.5°F	63.1°F
Apr 19	63.6°F	62.7°F	62.9°F
Apr 20	63.4°F	62.3°F	62.8°F
Apr 21	63.3°F	62.0°F	62.6°F
Apr 22	63.1°F	61.7°F	62.4°F
Apr 23	63.0°F	61.3°F	62.3°F
Apr 24	63.0°F	61.4°F	62.4°F
Apr 25	63.0°F	61.4°F	62.4°F
Apr 26	62.9°F	61.5°F	62.3°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.