Sea temperatures, water sports and vacation activities near Hanover, United States

Water temperatures throughout the year and general information about Hanover...

Hanover is a coastal city in the United States. It is a quite little city close to the ocean with a population of 38088 people. The water temperature around Hanover has significant variability during the year. The temperature ranges from 2.8°C (37°F) in February up to 21.2°C (70.2°F) in the month of August, as illustrated below. The average water temperature throughout the year is 12°C (53°F) and the best time for water activities is late summer, since Hanover is located in the northern hemisphere.
Hover over the bars to see temperature for each month in Celsius and Fahrenheit.

What is the current water temperature near Hanover?

The current water temperature in the month of December near Hanover is about:

Are there surf spots close by?

There are not too many surf spots in proximity to Hanover. A good spot nearby is Naval Jetty, which is 93.3km (58.8miles) away from Hanover. Click here for directions and for more information on Naval Jetty and its current water temperature. Other fun surfspots near Hanover are Rehoboth-Main, which is roughly 94.7km (58.8miles) away, and Dewey Beach, located ca 95.5km (59.3miles) from Hanover.

Are there beaches close by?

Yes, there are a few other gorgeous beaches in close proximity to Hanover. The closest one is Landing Road, which is 2.8km (1.7miles) away from Hanover. Another nice beach near Hanover is Essex, which is roughly 15.6km (9.7miles) away.

What kind of wetsuit thickness is recommended for Hanover?

The water temperature around Hanover is relatively cold, reaching up to 21°C (70°F) in the months of July, August, and September. During this time, in the late summer, a 2-3mm wetsuit might be recommended to be in the water for more than half an hour, but some people might even be ok with a jumpsuit or even a wetsuit top for surfing, swimming, snorkelling, or scuba diving . However, during late winter, sea temperatures reach lows of roughly 3°C (37°F). In this season, a 5/6 drysuit with booties, hoddie and gloves is required to feel not too cold, but some might even be ok with a very good 5/6mm wetsuit for very short amounts of time . For very windy conditions and cold mornings/evenings, it might be advisable to carry a big supply of extra warm clothing and hot drinks.

How is the scuba diving and fishing close to Hanover?

Due to comparatively large temperature changes during the year, fishing and Scuba diving conditions vary a lot depending on the season. The temperature ranges from 3 to 8°C (37-46°F) during winter. Pollock, Winter Flounder, and Atlantic Cod are typical fish that can be found in waters of this temperature range. Nevertheless, the conditions change during July, August, and September when sea temperatures go up to 16 to 21°C (61-70°F). Fish that like to roam around in waters of this temperature range include: Red Snapper, Skipjack Tuna, Striped Bass, and Weakfish.

Directions to Hanover: How do I get there?

Please follow the directions in the map below.

Some fun facts about Hanover...

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