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 18.7°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.

65.7

°F

August 29, 03:03

Trend:

decreasing

Yesterday:

65.8°F

Tomorrow:

65.6°F

Sunrise:

06:03

Sunset:

19:49

Day Length:

13 h. 46 min.

Canterbury in September

Minimum:

42.5°F

Average:

44.3°F

Maximum:

45.7°F

Sea water temperature in Canterbury today

As of now, in Canterbury, the water temperature is 65.7°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 0.5°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 stay about the same.

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 68.5°F on 2022, while the historical minimum was 64.1°F on 2021.

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 65.1°F, the minimum temperature may reach 64.7°F, and the maximum might stay at 65.6°F.

Daily water temperature in Canterbury

Date	Current Year actual* / forecast**	last year	10 years average
Aug 15	67.0°F	68.3°F	67.0°F
Aug 16	68.2°F	69.2°F	67.4°F
Aug 17	68.1°F	68.8°F	67.2°F
Aug 18	68.5°F	68.8°F	67.2°F
Aug 19	68.1°F	68.8°F	67.2°F
Aug 20	67.9°F	69.0°F	67.1°F
Aug 21	67.7°F	68.9°F	67.0°F
Aug 22	67.4°F	68.4°F	67.1°F
Aug 23	66.6°F	68.2°F	67.1°F
Aug 24	66.1°F	67.6°F	66.9°F
Aug 25	66.2°F	66.8°F	66.8°F
Aug 26	66.3°F	65.9°F	66.6°F
Aug 27	65.9°F	65.8°F	66.4°F
Aug 28	65.8°F	65.4°F	66.4°F
Aug 29	65.7°F	65.6°F	66.2°F
Aug 30	65.6°F	65.6°F	66.1°F
Aug 31	65.5°F	65.4°F	66.0°F
Sep 1	65.4°F	65.8°F	65.9°F
Sep 2	65.2°F	66.0°F	65.7°F
Sep 3	64.9°F	66.4°F	65.4°F
Sep 4	64.7°F	66.3°F	65.3°F
Sep 5	64.7°F	66.3°F	65.2°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 44.0°F in Winter, 49.7°F in Spring, 65.0°F in Summer, and 57.8°F in Autumn.