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 7.49°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.

45.5

°F

March 12, 06:14

Trend:

increasing

Yesterday:

45.2°F

Tomorrow:

45.7°F

Sunrise:

06:17

Sunset:

17:55

Day Length:

11 h. 38 min.

Canterbury in March

Minimum:

43.8°F

Average:

45.4°F

Maximum:

47.9°F

Sea water temperature in Canterbury today

As of now, in Canterbury, the water temperature is 45.5°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 1.6°F higher than the average recorded on this particular day in recent years. Since yesterday, there was a slight increase in temperature. This indicates a warming trend over the past day. According to the forecast, we expect the temperature to rise a bit.

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 is also close to the historical maximum temperature for this date. The maximum temperature recorded for this date was 46.3°F on 2019, while the historical minimum was 41.8°F on 2018.

latest data

last year

The water temperature over the last two weeks displayed soome variability. While the two week average stayed close to the historical average, there were some days when the temperature was close to the histoorical minimum and others when it was close to the historical maximum. The forecast for the upcoming week suggests a gradual increase. The average temperature is expected to rise up to 46.2°F, with minimum temperature starting at 45.7°F, while the maximum might reach 46.7°F.

Daily water temperature in Canterbury

Date	Current Year actual* / forecast**	last year	10 years average
Feb 26	45.0°F	45.2°F	43.4°F
Feb 27	43.8°F	44.1°F	43.2°F
Feb 28	43.5°F	44.0°F	43.2°F
Mar 1	42.8°F	43.9°F	43.1°F
Mar 2	42.3°F	44.2°F	43.2°F
Mar 3	42.4°F	44.3°F	43.0°F
Mar 4	41.9°F	43.9°F	43.0°F
Mar 5	42.2°F	44.5°F	42.9°F
Mar 6	42.1°F	44.6°F	42.8°F
Mar 7	42.8°F	44.8°F	42.9°F
Mar 8	44.0°F	44.4°F	43.0°F
Mar 9	44.8°F	44.5°F	43.2°F
Mar 10	44.7°F	44.7°F	43.6°F
Mar 11	45.2°F	45.0°F	43.5°F
Mar 12	45.5°F	45.2°F	43.8°F
Mar 13	45.7°F	45.3°F	44.0°F
Mar 14	45.7°F	45.5°F	44.0°F
Mar 15	46.1°F	46.4°F	44.4°F
Mar 16	46.3°F	47.5°F	44.6°F
Mar 17	46.3°F	47.3°F	44.7°F
Mar 18	46.5°F	47.2°F	44.8°F
Mar 19	46.7°F	32.0°F	45.1°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.