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 17.61°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 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.

63.7

°F

September 13, 14:50

Trend:

decreasing

Yesterday:

64.0°F

Tomorrow:

63.4°F

Sunrise:

06:27

Sunset:

19:16

Day Length:

12 h. 49 min.

Canterbury in September

Minimum:

40.2°F

Average:

43.9°F

Maximum:

45.7°F

Sea water temperature in Canterbury today

As of now, in Canterbury, the water temperature is 63.7°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 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 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 aligns closely with the historical average temperature for this date, indicating a typical climate pattern. The maximum temperature recorded for this date was 69.0°F on 2023, while the historical minimum was 62.7°F on 2024.

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 62.8°F, the minimum temperature may reach 62.3°F, and the maximum might stay at 63.4°F.

Daily water temperature in Canterbury

Date	Current Year actual* / forecast**	last year	10 years average
Aug 30	66.8°F	65.7°F	66.3°F
Aug 31	66.0°F	65.6°F	66.1°F
Sep 1	65.6°F	64.9°F	66.0°F
Sep 2	65.9°F	65.0°F	65.8°F
Sep 3	66.3°F	64.7°F	65.6°F
Sep 4	66.6°F	64.3°F	65.5°F
Sep 5	66.7°F	64.3°F	65.4°F
Sep 6	66.0°F	64.5°F	65.3°F
Sep 7	66.8°F	65.0°F	65.4°F
Sep 8	66.1°F	65.1°F	65.4°F
Sep 9	65.6°F	65.1°F	65.2°F
Sep 10	64.7°F	65.0°F	65.3°F
Sep 11	64.6°F	64.2°F	65.0°F
Sep 12	64.0°F	63.7°F	64.7°F
Sep 13	63.7°F	63.5°F	64.7°F
Sep 14	63.4°F	62.7°F	64.4°F
Sep 15	63.1°F	61.1°F	64.0°F
Sep 16	63.0°F	60.9°F	63.9°F
Sep 17	62.6°F	61.0°F	63.6°F
Sep 18	62.5°F	60.9°F	63.5°F
Sep 19	62.4°F	60.9°F	63.3°F
Sep 20	62.3°F	61.8°F	63.3°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 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 43.9°F in Winter, 49.9°F in Spring, 65.4°F in Summer, and 57.7°F in Autumn.