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 7.41°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.

45.3

°F

February 15, 09:01

Trend:

increasing

Yesterday:

45.3°F

Tomorrow:

45.6°F

Sunrise:

07:10

Sunset:

17:11

Day Length:

10 h. 1 min.

Canterbury in February

Minimum:

41.6°F

Average:

45.0°F

Maximum:

48.2°F

Sea water temperature in Canterbury today

As of now, in Canterbury, the water temperature is 45.3°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 2.9°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 45.0°F on 2024, while the historical minimum was 41.4°F on 2018.

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. Over the next week, the forecast shows a steady trend, with temperatures staying close to the average of 45.7°F. Both minimum and maximum temperatures expected to be close to the average, offering a week of stable water conditions.

Daily water temperature in Canterbury

Date	Current Year actual* / forecast**	last year	10 years average
Feb 1	41.6°F	41.2°F	42.3°F
Feb 2	40.0°F	40.6°F	42.2°F
Feb 3	41.5°F	39.5°F	42.3°F
Feb 4	41.6°F	40.5°F	42.4°F
Feb 5	42.0°F	40.9°F	42.6°F
Feb 6	42.1°F	41.1°F	42.6°F
Feb 7	43.8°F	41.4°F	42.6°F
Feb 8	42.9°F	41.3°F	42.7°F
Feb 9	43.7°F	41.6°F	42.7°F
Feb 10	43.6°F	41.8°F	42.7°F
Feb 11	43.2°F	42.1°F	42.8°F
Feb 12	44.2°F	42.4°F	42.8°F
Feb 13	45.4°F	42.7°F	42.9°F
Feb 14	45.3°F	42.9°F	42.8°F
Feb 15	45.3°F	41.6°F	42.5°F
Feb 16	45.6°F	41.7°F	42.7°F
Feb 17	45.8°F	41.8°F	42.9°F
Feb 18	45.5°F	41.1°F	42.6°F
Feb 19	45.5°F	40.8°F	42.7°F
Feb 20	45.4°F	40.2°F	42.6°F
Feb 21	45.8°F	40.1°F	42.9°F
Feb 22	46.1°F	40.2°F	43.2°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, 49.8°F in Spring, 65.2°F in Summer, and 57.7°F in Autumn.