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 8.7°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.

47.7

°F

December 13, 06:44

Trend:

stable

Yesterday:

47.7°F

Tomorrow:

47.7°F

Sunrise:

07:52

Sunset:

15:48

Day Length:

7 h. 56 min.

Canterbury in December

Minimum:

40.6°F

Average:

43.5°F

Maximum:

45.4°F

Sea water temperature in Canterbury today

As of now, in Canterbury, the water temperature is 47.7°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 1.4°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 is also close to the historical maximum temperature for this date. The maximum temperature recorded for this date was 48.9°F on 2015, while the historical minimum was 43.8°F on 2021.

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 shows a gradual cooling trend. The average temperature is expected to be 47.0°F, the minimum temperature may reach 46.4°F, and the maximum might stay at 47.7°F.

Daily water temperature in Canterbury

Date	Current Year actual* / forecast**	last year	10 years average
Nov 29	47.7°F	47.3°F	48.5°F
Nov 30	46.3°F	47.2°F	48.0°F
Dec 1	46.4°F	47.4°F	48.0°F
Dec 2	46.7°F	48.3°F	47.9°F
Dec 3	46.2°F	47.8°F	47.6°F
Dec 4	45.4°F	47.4°F	47.1°F
Dec 5	45.4°F	47.3°F	46.9°F
Dec 6	45.5°F	47.6°F	46.6°F
Dec 7	46.2°F	47.1°F	46.4°F
Dec 8	47.3°F	47.5°F	46.6°F
Dec 9	47.4°F	47.5°F	46.5°F
Dec 10	47.5°F	47.6°F	46.4°F
Dec 11	47.8°F	47.8°F	46.4°F
Dec 12	47.7°F	47.9°F	46.3°F
Dec 13	47.7°F	47.8°F	46.3°F
Dec 14	47.7°F	47.8°F	46.3°F
Dec 15	47.4°F	46.9°F	46.0°F
Dec 16	47.2°F	46.3°F	45.8°F
Dec 17	46.9°F	45.6°F	45.5°F
Dec 18	46.8°F	45.6°F	45.4°F
Dec 19	46.4°F	45.0°F	45.0°F
Dec 20	46.6°F	45.4°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 44.0°F in Winter, 49.7°F in Spring, 65.0°F in Summer, and 57.7°F in Autumn.