| How Cold Water Affects You | ||
| Water Temp | Exhaustion | Survival Time |
| 32.5o f | Under 15 min | Under 15-45 min |
| 32.5-40o f | 15-30 min | 30-90 min |
| 40-50o f | 30-60 min | 1-3 hrs |
| 50-60o f | 1-2 hrs | 1-6 hrs |
| 60-70o f | 2-7hrs | 2-40 hrs |
| 70-80o f | 3-12 hrs | 3hrs to indefinite |
| Over 80o f | Indefinite | Indefinite |