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 8.17°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.

46.7

°F

November 29, 02:25

Trend:

decreasing

Yesterday:

47.2°F

Tomorrow:

46.4°F

Sunrise:

07:35

Sunset:

15:53

Day Length:

8 h. 18 min.

Canterbury in December

Minimum:

40.6°F

Average:

43.5°F

Maximum:

45.4°F

Sea water temperature in Canterbury today

As of now, in Canterbury, the water temperature is 46.7°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 1.8°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 is also close to the historical minimum temperature for this date. The maximum temperature recorded for this date was 49.4°F on 2018, while the historical minimum was 47.3°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 histoorical minimum and others when it was close to the historical maximum. The forecast for the upcoming week shows a gradual cooling trend. The average temperature is expected to be 45.8°F, the minimum temperature may reach 44.9°F, and the maximum might stay at 46.4°F.

Daily water temperature in Canterbury

Date	Current Year actual* / forecast**	last year	10 years average
Nov 15	53.2°F	53.1°F	52.0°F
Nov 16	52.9°F	52.4°F	51.8°F
Nov 17	52.8°F	52.2°F	51.9°F
Nov 18	51.4°F	52.2°F	51.5°F
Nov 19	50.4°F	52.2°F	51.4°F
Nov 20	50.2°F	51.6°F	51.1°F
Nov 21	49.9°F	50.2°F	50.6°F
Nov 22	49.1°F	49.2°F	50.2°F
Nov 23	48.9°F	49.2°F	49.9°F
Nov 24	48.3°F	49.1°F	49.5°F
Nov 25	48.3°F	49.4°F	49.3°F
Nov 26	47.5°F	48.7°F	49.1°F
Nov 27	47.2°F	48.7°F	49.0°F
Nov 28	47.2°F	48.4°F	49.1°F
Nov 29	46.7°F	47.3°F	48.5°F
Nov 30	46.4°F	47.2°F	48.2°F
Dec 1	46.4°F	47.4°F	48.2°F
Dec 2	46.1°F	48.3°F	48.0°F
Dec 3	45.9°F	47.8°F	47.7°F
Dec 4	45.5°F	47.4°F	47.3°F
Dec 5	45.3°F	47.3°F	47.1°F
Dec 6	44.9°F	47.6°F	46.7°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, 65.0°F in Summer, and 57.7°F in Autumn.