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Water temperature in Mackay

Detailed information about the current water temperature in Mackay. 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.
Sea temperature in Mackay now

73.4

°F

September 14, 10:08

Trend:

stable

Yesterday:

73.3°F

Tomorrow:

73.3°F

Sunrise:

06:01

Sunset:

17:57

Day Length:

11 h. 56 min.

Mackay in September

Minimum:

81.2°F

Average:

83.4°F

Maximum:

85.5°F

Sea water temperature in Mackay today

As of now, in Mackay, the water temperature is 73.4°F. It's safe to say that the water is comfortably warm for various water-related activities. Today's reading is 0.7°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 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 74.8°F on 2024, while the historical minimum was 70.6°F on 2019.

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 maximum recorded over the past years. The forecast for the upcoming week suggests a gradual increase. The average temperature is expected to rise up to 73.8°F, with minimum temperature starting at 73.3°F, while the maximum might reach 74.5°F.

Daily water temperature in Mackay

Date Current Year

actual* / forecast**

last year 10 years average
Aug 31 71.9°F 72.4°F 71.1°F
Sep 1 71.8°F 72.8°F 71.3°F
Sep 2 71.4°F 73.5°F 71.5°F
Sep 3 71.9°F 73.9°F 71.7°F
Sep 4 71.8°F 73.9°F 71.9°F
Sep 5 72.0°F 74.1°F 72.0°F
Sep 6 72.3°F 74.1°F 72.2°F
Sep 7 72.2°F 73.9°F 72.2°F
Sep 8 72.8°F 73.9°F 72.4°F
Sep 9 72.8°F 73.8°F 72.4°F
Sep 10 72.8°F 74.1°F 72.5°F
Sep 11 73.3°F 74.8°F 72.7°F
Sep 12 73.3°F 74.7°F 72.6°F
Sep 13 73.3°F 74.9°F 72.6°F
Sep 14 73.4°F 74.8°F 72.8°F
Sep 15 73.3°F 74.6°F 72.7°F
Sep 16 73.5°F 74.5°F 72.8°F
Sep 17 73.6°F 74.4°F 73.0°F
Sep 18 73.8°F 74.4°F 73.2°F
Sep 19 74.0°F 74.4°F 73.3°F
Sep 20 74.1°F 74.4°F 73.5°F
Sep 21 74.5°F 74.4°F 73.8°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 Mackay by month

In Mackay, the months October through May offer comfortable swimming conditions, which amounts to 249 swimming days.
The warmest water in Mackay was recorded on February 18, 2020, reaching a 87.0°F. While the coldest temperature occurred on July 18, 2022, dipping to 65.0°F. The average readings by season are 83.2°F in Winter, 79.1°F in Spring, 69.8°F in Summer, and 76.9°F in Autumn.