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 14.3°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 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.

57.7

°F

May 19, 02:03

Trend:

stable

Yesterday:

57.8°F

Tomorrow:

58.1°F

Sunrise:

05:00

Sunset:

20:45

Day Length:

15 h. 45 min.

Canterbury in May

Minimum:

43.1°F

Average:

44.8°F

Maximum:

46.4°F

Sea water temperature in Canterbury today

As of now, in Canterbury, the water temperature is 57.7°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 1.7°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 rise a bit.

Recent sea temperature and forecast

Today's water temperature is notably higher than the average recorded over the past two weeks, indicating a significant warming trend. It is also close to the historical maximum temperature for this date. The maximum temperature recorded for this date was 58.1°F on 2022, while the historical minimum was 53.6°F on 2021.

latest data

last year

Observations from the last two weeks indicate that the water temperature was in proximity to the highest values recorded on those days in the past. The forecast for the upcoming week suggests a gradual increase. The average temperature is expected to rise up to 58.9°F, with minimum temperature starting at 58.1°F, while the maximum might reach 59.4°F.

Daily water temperature in Canterbury

Date	Current Year actual* / forecast**	last year	10 years average
May 5	55.2°F	51.9°F	52.4°F
May 6	55.5°F	52.2°F	52.6°F
May 7	55.7°F	52.3°F	52.8°F
May 8	55.6°F	53.4°F	53.1°F
May 9	55.1°F	53.2°F	53.5°F
May 10	55.0°F	53.5°F	53.4°F
May 11	55.3°F	53.8°F	53.7°F
May 12	55.7°F	54.2°F	54.0°F
May 13	56.0°F	54.7°F	54.6°F
May 14	56.9°F	55.3°F	55.1°F
May 15	57.6°F	56.9°F	55.5°F
May 16	58.1°F	57.2°F	55.5°F
May 17	57.8°F	57.4°F	55.9°F
May 18	57.8°F	57.8°F	56.0°F
May 19	57.7°F	57.9°F	56.0°F
May 20	58.1°F	58.7°F	56.4°F
May 21	58.3°F	59.2°F	56.6°F
May 22	58.8°F	59.5°F	57.1°F
May 23	59.0°F	59.4°F	57.2°F
May 24	59.2°F	59.4°F	57.5°F
May 25	59.4°F	59.0°F	57.7°F
May 26	59.2°F	59.1°F	57.5°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, 64.9°F in Summer, and 57.8°F in Autumn.