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 12.05°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.

53.7

°F

May 9, 20:21

Trend:

decreasing

Yesterday:

53.7°F

Tomorrow:

53.6°F

Sunrise:

05:15

Sunset:

20:30

Day Length:

15 h. 15 min.

Canterbury in May

Minimum:

40.4°F

Average:

44.4°F

Maximum:

46.4°F

Sea water temperature in Canterbury today

As of now, in Canterbury, the water temperature is 53.7°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 about the same as 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 also aligns closely with the historical average temperature for this date, indicating a typical climate pattern. The maximum temperature recorded for this date was 55.5°F on 2018, while the historical minimum was 51.7°F on 2021.

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 suggests a gradual increase. The average temperature is expected to rise up to 54.8°F, with minimum temperature starting at 53.6°F, while the maximum might reach 55.8°F.

Daily water temperature in Canterbury

Date	Current Year actual* / forecast**	last year	10 years average
Apr 25	51.6°F	52.3°F	51.3°F
Apr 26	54.1°F	52.4°F	51.6°F
Apr 27	54.0°F	52.0°F	51.7°F
Apr 28	54.4°F	52.0°F	51.7°F
Apr 29	54.9°F	52.2°F	51.5°F
Apr 30	55.1°F	52.6°F	51.5°F
May 1	54.3°F	53.0°F	51.5°F
May 2	54.6°F	53.3°F	51.9°F
May 3	54.4°F	54.3°F	52.3°F
May 4	54.5°F	54.9°F	52.4°F
May 5	54.4°F	55.2°F	52.6°F
May 6	54.4°F	55.5°F	52.7°F
May 7	54.5°F	55.7°F	53.0°F
May 8	53.7°F	55.6°F	53.3°F
May 9	53.7°F	55.1°F	53.6°F
May 10	53.6°F	55.0°F	53.5°F
May 11	53.9°F	55.3°F	53.8°F
May 12	54.3°F	55.7°F	54.2°F
May 13	54.7°F	56.0°F	54.6°F
May 14	55.3°F	56.9°F	55.2°F
May 15	55.7°F	57.6°F	55.6°F
May 16	55.8°F	58.1°F	55.6°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, 65.2°F in Summer, and 57.7°F in Autumn.