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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.
Sea temperature in Canterbury now

43.2

°F

February 12, 07:45

Trend:

decreasing

Yesterday:

43.2°F

Tomorrow:

43.1°F

Sunrise:

07:16

Sunset:

17:05

Day Length:

9 h. 49 min.

Canterbury in February

Minimum:

41.6°F

Average:

45.0°F

Maximum:

48.2°F

Sea water temperature in Canterbury today

As of now, in Canterbury, the water temperature is 43.2°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 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 45.3°F on 2024, while the historical minimum was 41.5°F on 2019.

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. Over the next week, the forecast shows a steady trend, with temperatures staying close to the average of 43.1°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
Jan 29 42.1°F 41.8°F 42.5°F
Jan 30 40.8°F 41.8°F 42.3°F
Jan 31 41.9°F 41.7°F 42.5°F
Feb 1 41.6°F 41.2°F 42.3°F
Feb 2 40.0°F 40.6°F 42.2°F
Feb 3 41.5°F 39.5°F 42.3°F
Feb 4 41.6°F 40.5°F 42.4°F
Feb 5 42.0°F 40.9°F 42.6°F
Feb 6 42.1°F 41.1°F 42.6°F
Feb 7 43.8°F 41.4°F 42.6°F
Feb 8 42.9°F 41.3°F 42.7°F
Feb 9 43.7°F 41.6°F 42.7°F
Feb 10 43.6°F 41.8°F 42.7°F
Feb 11 43.2°F 42.1°F 42.7°F
Feb 12 43.2°F 42.4°F 42.7°F
Feb 13 43.1°F 42.7°F 42.6°F
Feb 14 43.1°F 42.9°F 42.6°F
Feb 15 42.9°F 41.6°F 42.5°F
Feb 16 43.2°F 41.7°F 42.7°F
Feb 17 43.4°F 41.8°F 42.9°F
Feb 18 43.1°F 41.1°F 42.6°F
Feb 19 43.1°F 40.8°F 42.7°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.