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 4.75°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.

40.6

°F

February 5, 04:35

Trend:

stable

Yesterday:

40.5°F

Tomorrow:

40.5°F

Sunrise:

07:28

Sunset:

16:53

Day Length:

9 h. 25 min.

Canterbury in February

Minimum:

43.7°F

Average:

45.2°F

Maximum:

48.2°F

Sea water temperature in Canterbury today

As of now, in Canterbury, the water temperature is 40.6°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 2.1°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 stay about the same.

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 44.6°F on 2024, while the historical minimum was 40.7°F on 2015.

latest data

last year

Observations from the last two weeks indicate that the water temperature was in proximity to the lowest values recorded on those days in the past. Over the next week, the forecast shows a steady trend, with temperatures staying close to the average of 40.4°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
Jan 22	40.8°F	40.7°F	42.3°F
Jan 23	41.1°F	41.5°F	42.5°F
Jan 24	40.2°F	41.8°F	42.4°F
Jan 25	40.5°F	41.7°F	42.5°F
Jan 26	40.9°F	42.3°F	42.7°F
Jan 27	41.1°F	43.1°F	42.7°F
Jan 28	41.3°F	42.8°F	42.5°F
Jan 29	41.8°F	42.8°F	42.6°F
Jan 30	41.8°F	42.5°F	42.5°F
Jan 31	41.7°F	42.6°F	42.5°F
Feb 1	41.2°F	42.3°F	42.3°F
Feb 2	40.6°F	43.1°F	42.3°F
Feb 3	39.5°F	43.9°F	42.3°F
Feb 4	40.5°F	43.5°F	42.6°F
Feb 5	40.6°F	44.6°F	42.6°F
Feb 6	40.5°F	44.2°F	42.6°F
Feb 7	40.4°F	43.8°F	42.4°F
Feb 8	40.5°F	43.9°F	42.5°F
Feb 9	40.3°F	43.8°F	42.4°F
Feb 10	40.4°F	44.3°F	42.5°F
Feb 11	40.5°F	44.9°F	42.5°F
Feb 12	40.4°F	45.3°F	42.5°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, 49.6°F in Spring, 64.9°F in Summer, and 57.8°F in Autumn.