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 5.04°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.

41.1

°F

January 17, 03:34

Trend:

decreasing

Yesterday:

41.1°F

Tomorrow:

41.0°F

Sunrise:

07:52

Sunset:

16:20

Day Length:

8 h. 28 min.

Canterbury in January

Minimum:

41.4°F

Average:

44.8°F

Maximum:

48.4°F

Sea water temperature in Canterbury today

As of now, in Canterbury, the water temperature is 41.1°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 1.7°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 stay about the same.

Recent sea temperature and forecast

The water temperature today is above average for the last two weeks, showing a small increase in temperature. It is also close to the historical minimum temperature for this date. The maximum temperature recorded for this date was 45.3°F on 2020, while the historical minimum was 40.9°F on 2024.

latest data

last year

Observations from the last two weeks indicate that the water temperature was in proximity to the lowest 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 40.6°F, the minimum temperature may reach 40.4°F, and the maximum might stay at 41.0°F.

Daily water temperature in Canterbury

Date	Current Year actual* / forecast**	last year	10 years average
Jan 3	41.7°F	44.3°F	45.1°F
Jan 4	40.5°F	43.3°F	44.9°F
Jan 5	40.4°F	43.1°F	44.4°F
Jan 6	39.3°F	42.9°F	44.2°F
Jan 7	39.5°F	43.0°F	44.0°F
Jan 8	39.7°F	42.3°F	43.8°F
Jan 9	40.2°F	42.5°F	43.9°F
Jan 10	40.6°F	41.3°F	43.4°F
Jan 11	40.1°F	40.9°F	43.2°F
Jan 12	40.3°F	40.6°F	43.1°F
Jan 13	40.7°F	40.2°F	43.0°F
Jan 14	40.8°F	40.7°F	42.9°F
Jan 15	40.9°F	40.5°F	42.8°F
Jan 16	41.1°F	40.6°F	42.8°F
Jan 17	41.1°F	41.2°F	42.8°F
Jan 18	41.0°F	41.6°F	42.8°F
Jan 19	40.8°F	42.0°F	42.6°F
Jan 20	40.5°F	41.3°F	42.2°F
Jan 21	40.4°F	40.4°F	42.2°F
Jan 22	40.5°F	40.8°F	42.2°F
Jan 23	40.6°F	41.1°F	42.4°F
Jan 24	40.6°F	40.2°F	42.3°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.