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 13.34°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.

56.0

°F

October 22, 08:43

Trend:

decreasing

Yesterday:

56.3°F

Tomorrow:

55.7°F

Sunrise:

07:32

Sunset:

17:47

Day Length:

10 h. 15 min.

Canterbury in October

Minimum:

42.5°F

Average:

44.1°F

Maximum:

45.7°F

Sea water temperature in Canterbury today

As of now, in Canterbury, the water temperature is 56.0°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 1.0°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 58.7°F on 2014, while the historical minimum was 55.4°F on 2020.

latest data

last year

Over the last two weeks, the water temperature has stayed slightly lower than historical averages for those days. The forecast for the upcoming week shows a gradual cooling trend. The average temperature is expected to be 55.2°F, the minimum temperature may reach 54.8°F, and the maximum might stay at 55.7°F.

Daily water temperature in Canterbury

Date	Current Year actual* / forecast**	last year	10 years average
Oct 8	58.8°F	61.8°F	59.2°F
Oct 9	58.7°F	61.8°F	59.0°F
Oct 10	58.2°F	61.5°F	58.6°F
Oct 11	57.8°F	62.2°F	58.7°F
Oct 12	57.6°F	62.1°F	58.6°F
Oct 13	57.2°F	61.9°F	58.5°F
Oct 14	57.1°F	61.3°F	58.3°F
Oct 15	57.0°F	61.0°F	58.1°F
Oct 16	56.9°F	60.4°F	57.8°F
Oct 17	57.5°F	60.1°F	57.9°F
Oct 18	56.9°F	59.3°F	57.7°F
Oct 19	56.5°F	59.2°F	57.6°F
Oct 20	56.1°F	58.9°F	57.4°F
Oct 21	56.3°F	57.2°F	57.3°F
Oct 22	56.0°F	57.1°F	57.0°F
Oct 23	55.7°F	56.9°F	56.8°F
Oct 24	55.5°F	56.9°F	56.6°F
Oct 25	55.3°F	56.7°F	56.4°F
Oct 26	55.1°F	56.5°F	56.2°F
Oct 27	54.9°F	56.5°F	56.0°F
Oct 28	55.0°F	56.7°F	56.0°F
Oct 29	54.8°F	56.6°F	55.8°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 44.2°F in Winter, 49.7°F in Spring, 64.8°F in Summer, and 57.8°F in Autumn.