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 5.66°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.

42.2

°F

December 30, 17:35

Trend:

increasing

Yesterday:

42.1°F

Tomorrow:

42.2°F

Sunrise:

08:00

Sunset:

15:57

Day Length:

7 h. 57 min.

Canterbury in January

Minimum:

43.5°F

Average:

45.1°F

Maximum:

48.4°F

Sea water temperature in Canterbury today

As of now, in Canterbury, the water temperature is 42.2°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 3.0°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

Today's water temperature is considerably lower than the average registered over the last two weeks, indicating a slight cooling trend. It is also close to the historical minimum temperature for this date. The maximum temperature recorded for this date was 48.9°F on 2015, while the historical minimum was 43.5°F on 2017.

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 42.2°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 1	42.1°F	46.7°F	45.1°F
Jan 2	42.3°F	46.7°F	45.3°F
Jan 3	42.5°F	45.9°F	45.5°F
Jan 4	42.5°F	46.5°F	45.5°F
Jan 5	42.0°F	45.6°F	45.0°F
Jan 6	41.9°F	45.6°F	44.8°F
Dec 16	46.3°F	45.0°F	45.9°F
Dec 17	45.6°F	45.0°F	45.6°F
Dec 18	45.6°F	44.4°F	45.4°F
Dec 19	45.0°F	44.6°F	45.1°F
Dec 20	45.4°F	44.9°F	45.4°F
Dec 21	45.0°F	44.8°F	45.2°F
Dec 22	45.3°F	45.3°F	45.4°F
Dec 23	45.0°F	45.3°F	45.4°F
Dec 24	44.9°F	45.5°F	45.6°F
Dec 25	44.9°F	45.6°F	45.6°F
Dec 26	44.0°F	46.0°F	45.4°F
Dec 27	42.8°F	46.7°F	45.3°F
Dec 28	42.2°F	46.6°F	44.9°F
Dec 29	42.1°F	46.8°F	44.9°F
Dec 30	42.2°F	46.5°F	45.2°F
Dec 31	42.2°F	46.6°F	45.2°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 44.2°F in Winter, 49.7°F in Spring, 64.8°F in Summer, and 57.8°F in Autumn.