Hypothermia table

Water Temperature		Loss of Dexterity (with no protective clothing)	Exhaustion or Unconsciousness	Expected time of survival	Recommended Paddling Clothing*
°F	°C	Loss of Dexterity (with no protective clothing)	Exhaustion or Unconsciousness	Expected time of survival	Recommended Paddling Clothing*
32.5	0.3	Under 2 min.	Under 15 min.	Under 15 to 45 min.	Drysuit with fleece layers, neoprene booties or mukluks, beanie, neoprene paddling gloves
32.5 to 40	0.3 to 4.5	Under 3 min.	15 to 30 min.	30 to 90 min.	Drysuit with fleece layers, neoprene booties or mukluks, beanie, neoprene paddling gloves
40 to 50	4.5 to 10	Under 5 min.	30 to 60 min.	1 to 3 hrs.	Drysuit with fleece or polypro layers, Neoprene booties, beanie, paddling gloves
50 to 60	10 to 15.5	10 to 15 min.	1 to 2 hrs.	1 to 6 hrs.	Drysuit with polypro layers or 3mm wetsuit plus drytop, neoprene booties, hat
60 to 70	15.5 to 21	30 to 40 min.	2 to 7 hrs.	2 to 40 hrs.	3mm Wetsuit with light Paddling jacket, Paddling Shoes, hat
70 to 80	21 to 26.5	1 to 2 hrs.	2 to 12 hrs.	3 hrs. to indefinite	Thin (1-1.5mm) or Shortie Wetsuit or Hydroskins
Over 80	Over 26.5	2 to 12 hrs.	Indefinite	Indefinite	Swimsuit

This table is intended as a basic guide for paddling apparel selection for various water temperatures. If water/weather conditions are rough or paddlers are inexperienced, clothing one or two levels more protective should be considered. Always wear a PFD.