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 14.97°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.

58.9

°F

October 12, 07:20

Trend:

decreasing

Yesterday:

59.0°F

Tomorrow:

58.9°F

Sunrise:

07:14

Sunset:

18:10

Day Length:

10 h. 56 min.

Canterbury in October

Minimum:

40.6°F

Average:

43.4°F

Maximum:

45.7°F

Sea water temperature in Canterbury today

As of now, in Canterbury, the water temperature is 58.9°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 0.5°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 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 62.1°F on 2023, while the historical minimum was 56.7°F on 2020.

latest data

last year

Observations from the last two weeks indicate that the water temperature was in proximity to the highest values recorded on those days in the past. The forecast for the upcoming week shows a gradual cooling trend. The average temperature is expected to be 58.4°F, the minimum temperature may reach 58.0°F, and the maximum might stay at 58.9°F.

Daily water temperature in Canterbury

Date	Current Year actual* / forecast**	last year	10 years average
Sep 28	63.5°F	59.0°F	61.7°F
Sep 29	63.8°F	58.7°F	61.5°F
Sep 30	64.0°F	58.6°F	61.4°F
Oct 1	64.4°F	58.5°F	61.2°F
Oct 2	64.5°F	58.4°F	60.8°F
Oct 3	64.0°F	58.4°F	60.6°F
Oct 4	64.1°F	58.4°F	60.5°F
Oct 5	63.4°F	57.7°F	60.1°F
Oct 6	63.0°F	57.7°F	59.8°F
Oct 7	62.7°F	57.8°F	59.6°F
Oct 8	62.2°F	58.0°F	59.3°F
Oct 9	61.3°F	57.2°F	59.0°F
Oct 10	59.9°F	57.4°F	58.6°F
Oct 11	59.0°F	57.5°F	58.5°F
Oct 12	58.9°F	57.4°F	58.5°F
Oct 13	58.9°F	57.5°F	58.4°F
Oct 14	58.7°F	57.5°F	58.3°F
Oct 15	58.6°F	57.5°F	58.1°F
Oct 16	58.2°F	57.3°F	57.8°F
Oct 17	58.4°F	57.8°F	57.9°F
Oct 18	58.1°F	57.7°F	57.7°F
Oct 19	58.0°F	57.7°F	57.5°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 43.9°F in Winter, 49.9°F in Spring, 65.4°F in Summer, and 57.8°F in Autumn.