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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.
Sea temperature in Canterbury now

58.9

°F

June 9, 07:39

Trend:

stable

Yesterday:

58.9°F

Tomorrow:

59.0°F

Sunrise:

04:41

Sunset:

21:09

Day Length:

16 h. 28 min.

Canterbury in June

Minimum:

42.9°F

Average:

44.7°F

Maximum:

46.4°F

Sea water temperature in Canterbury today

As of now, in Canterbury, the water temperature is 58.9°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 1.1°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 is slightly lower than the average registered over the last two weeks, indicating a slight cooling trend. It is also close to the historical minimum temperature for this date. The maximum temperature recorded for this date was 62.1°F on 2018, while the historical minimum was 58.6°F on 2022.

Over the past two weeks, the water temperature has closely aligned with historical averages for those days. The forecast for the upcoming week suggests a gradual increase. The average temperature is expected to rise up to 59.8°F, with minimum temperature starting at 59.0°F, while the maximum might reach 60.6°F.

Daily water temperature in Canterbury

Date Current Year

actual* / forecast**

last year 10 years average
May 26 58.2°F 59.1°F 57.6°F
May 27 58.0°F 59.1°F 57.7°F
May 28 58.8°F 59.2°F 58.2°F
May 29 59.6°F 59.6°F 58.4°F
May 30 59.8°F 60.3°F 58.6°F
May 31 59.3°F 60.4°F 58.9°F
Jun 1 59.5°F 60.4°F 58.9°F
Jun 2 59.6°F 59.5°F 59.1°F
Jun 3 60.0°F 58.7°F 59.3°F
Jun 4 59.8°F 59.0°F 59.7°F
Jun 5 60.2°F 59.0°F 59.9°F
Jun 6 59.6°F 59.9°F 60.0°F
Jun 7 59.6°F 59.5°F 60.0°F
Jun 8 58.9°F 59.8°F 60.0°F
Jun 9 58.9°F 59.3°F 60.0°F
Jun 10 59.0°F 60.0°F 60.1°F
Jun 11 59.4°F 60.1°F 60.5°F
Jun 12 59.6°F 60.0°F 60.7°F
Jun 13 59.7°F 59.9°F 60.8°F
Jun 14 59.9°F 59.8°F 61.0°F
Jun 15 60.2°F 59.8°F 61.3°F
Jun 16 60.6°F 59.2°F 61.7°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.