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 9.46°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.

49.0

°F

April 9, 20:27

Trend:

stable

Yesterday:

47.6°F

Tomorrow:

48.9°F

Sunrise:

06:14

Sunset:

19:41

Day Length:

13 h. 27 min.

Canterbury in April

Minimum:

40.5°F

Average:

44.9°F

Maximum:

47.7°F

Sea water temperature in Canterbury today

As of now, in Canterbury, the water temperature is 49.0°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 0.6°F higher than the average recorded on this particular day in recent years. Since yesterday, there was a noticeable increase in temperature. This indicates a warming trend over the past day. According to the forecast, we expect the temperature to stay about the same.

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 also aligns closely with the historical average temperature for this date, indicating a typical climate pattern. The maximum temperature recorded for this date was 52.1°F on 2024, while the historical minimum was 45.2°F on 2018.

latest data

last year

Over the past two weeks, the water temperature has closely aligned with historical averages for those days. Over the next week, the forecast shows a steady trend, with temperatures staying close to the average of 49.4°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
Mar 26	46.3°F	46.1°F	46.2°F
Mar 27	47.6°F	46.2°F	46.5°F
Mar 28	47.5°F	47.8°F	46.8°F
Mar 29	47.6°F	47.3°F	46.9°F
Mar 30	46.7°F	47.4°F	47.0°F
Mar 31	46.5°F	47.0°F	46.9°F
Apr 1	46.5°F	46.7°F	46.9°F
Apr 2	45.9°F	46.0°F	46.7°F
Apr 3	47.1°F	47.3°F	47.0°F
Apr 4	47.4°F	48.3°F	47.4°F
Apr 5	47.6°F	49.5°F	47.6°F
Apr 6	47.7°F	50.3°F	47.9°F
Apr 7	47.3°F	50.1°F	47.9°F
Apr 8	47.6°F	50.1°F	48.2°F
Apr 9	49.0°F	49.8°F	48.5°F
Apr 10	48.9°F	49.1°F	48.3°F
Apr 11	48.9°F	47.6°F	48.3°F
Apr 12	49.2°F	48.2°F	48.6°F
Apr 13	49.5°F	48.7°F	49.0°F
Apr 14	49.6°F	49.2°F	49.0°F
Apr 15	49.6°F	49.5°F	49.0°F
Apr 16	50.0°F	50.1°F	49.5°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, 49.8°F in Spring, 65.2°F in Summer, and 57.7°F in Autumn.