What is the current water temperature in Burlington?

Q: What is the current water temperature in Burlington?

As of now, in Burlington, the water temperature is 6.67°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.

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Water temperature in Burlington

Detailed information about the current water temperature in Burlington. 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.

44.0

°F

December 21, 12:52

Trend:

decreasing

Yesterday:

44.1°F

Tomorrow:

43.4°F

Sunrise:

07:27

Sunset:

16:16

Day Length:

8 h. 49 min.

Burlington in December

Minimum:

37.7°F

Average:

39.0°F

Maximum:

40.7°F

Water temperature in Burlington today

As of now, in Burlington, the water temperature is 44.0°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 about the same as the average recorded on this particular day in recent years. The water temperature remains approximately unchanged from yesterday. According to the forecast, we expect the temperature to fall a bit.

Recent water 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 also falls within the range of the average temperature recorded for this date, suggesting a consistent weather trend. The maximum temperature recorded for this date was 46.4°F on 2015, while the historical minimum was 42.5°F on 2019.

latest data

last year

Over the past two weeks, the water temperature has closely aligned with historical averages for those days. The forecast for the upcoming week shows a gradual cooling trend. The average temperature is expected to be 41.7°F, the minimum temperature may reach 40.0°F, and the maximum might stay at 43.4°F.

Daily water temperature in Burlington

Date	Current Year actual* / forecast**	last year	10 years average
Dec 7	46.3°F	45.9°F	46.5°F
Dec 8	45.9°F	44.5°F	46.0°F
Dec 9	46.5°F	44.2°F	45.7°F
Dec 10	45.4°F	43.9°F	45.4°F
Dec 11	45.0°F	43.5°F	45.0°F
Dec 12	44.6°F	43.2°F	44.7°F
Dec 13	44.9°F	43.9°F	44.6°F
Dec 14	45.2°F	43.8°F	44.4°F
Dec 15	45.0°F	43.9°F	44.4°F
Dec 16	44.8°F	44.2°F	44.5°F
Dec 17	44.6°F	43.9°F	44.3°F
Dec 18	44.4°F	43.7°F	44.3°F
Dec 19	44.3°F	43.6°F	44.3°F
Dec 20	44.1°F	43.4°F	44.1°F
Dec 21	44.0°F	43.4°F	43.9°F
Dec 22	43.4°F	43.0°F	43.4°F
Dec 23	42.8°F	42.3°F	42.7°F
Dec 24	42.3°F	41.7°F	42.2°F
Dec 25	41.8°F	41.0°F	41.7°F
Dec 26	41.1°F	40.4°F	41.1°F
Dec 27	40.5°F	39.8°F	40.4°F
Dec 28	40.0°F	39.1°F	39.9°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.

Water temperature in Burlington by month

In Burlington, there are only 7 days through the year when the water is warm enough to be comfortable for swimming.

The warmest water in Burlington was recorded on August 6, 2024, reaching a 78.0°F. While the coldest temperature occurred on February 17, 2015, dipping to 32.0°F. The average readings by season are 38.9°F in Winter, 39.5°F in Spring, 68.1°F in Summer, and 59.6°F in Autumn.