What is the current water temperature in Canterbury?

Q: What is the current water temperature in Canterbury?

As of now, in Canterbury, the water temperature is 11.51°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 Canterbury

Detailed information about the current water temperature in Canterbury. 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.

52.7

°F

November 11, 21:57

Trend:

decreasing

Yesterday:

53.1°F

Tomorrow:

52.6°F

Sunrise:

07:05

Sunset:

16:13

Day Length:

9 h. 8 min.

Canterbury in November

Minimum:

40.9°F

Average:

43.6°F

Maximum:

45.9°F

Sea water temperature in Canterbury today

As of now, in Canterbury, the water temperature is 52.7°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 0.4°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 slightly varies from the average of the past two weeks. It also aligns closely with the historical average temperature for this date, indicating a typical climate pattern. The maximum temperature recorded for this date was 54.3°F on 2015, while the historical minimum was 50.8°F on 2016.

latest data

last year

Observations from the last two weeks indicate that the water temperature was in proximity to the lowest values recorded on those days in the past. The forecast for the upcoming week shows a gradual cooling trend. The average temperature is expected to be 52.3°F, the minimum temperature may reach 51.9°F, and the maximum might stay at 52.6°F.

Daily water temperature in Canterbury

Date	Current Year actual* / forecast**	last year	10 years average
Oct 28	53.4°F	55.0°F	55.5°F
Oct 29	53.6°F	55.2°F	55.4°F
Oct 30	53.3°F	55.3°F	55.2°F
Oct 31	53.2°F	55.2°F	55.0°F
Nov 1	52.4°F	55.2°F	54.9°F
Nov 2	52.6°F	55.2°F	54.6°F
Nov 3	51.7°F	55.1°F	54.1°F
Nov 4	51.8°F	55.0°F	53.7°F
Nov 5	52.2°F	54.8°F	53.6°F
Nov 6	52.4°F	54.6°F	53.4°F
Nov 7	52.7°F	54.5°F	53.3°F
Nov 8	53.0°F	54.4°F	53.1°F
Nov 9	53.1°F	54.1°F	52.8°F
Nov 10	53.1°F	53.7°F	52.4°F
Nov 11	52.7°F	53.6°F	52.3°F
Nov 12	52.6°F	53.5°F	52.2°F
Nov 13	52.6°F	53.4°F	52.1°F
Nov 14	52.4°F	53.3°F	52.0°F
Nov 15	52.4°F	53.1°F	51.9°F
Nov 16	52.1°F	52.4°F	51.7°F
Nov 17	52.2°F	52.2°F	51.8°F
Nov 18	51.9°F	52.2°F	51.5°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 Canterbury by month

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

The warmest water in Canterbury was recorded on July 28, 2018, reaching a 72.0°F. While the coldest temperature occurred on March 8, 2018, dipping to 39.3°F. The average readings by season are 44.0°F in Winter, 49.7°F in Spring, 65.0°F in Summer, and 57.7°F in Autumn.