What is the current water temperature in Mackay?

Q: What is the current water temperature in Mackay?

As of now, in Mackay, the water temperature is 28.65°C. Swimming in water of this temperature is considered highly warm and would be enjoyable for everyone. At this temperature, you can comfortably engage in water-based activities for extended periods without experiencing discomfort.

Australia > Mackay

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.

83.6

°F

December 11, 01:22

Trend:

stable

Yesterday:

83.6°F

Tomorrow:

83.6°F

Sunrise:

05:15

Sunset:

18:38

Day Length:

13 h. 23 min.

Mackay in December

Minimum:

81.4°F

Average:

83.3°F

Maximum:

85.3°F

Sea water temperature in Mackay today

As of now, in Mackay, the water temperature is 83.6°F. Swimming in water of this temperature is considered highly warm and would be enjoyable for everyone. At this temperature, you can comfortably engage in water-based activities for extended periods without experiencing discomfort. Today's reading is 0.5°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 slightly 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 84.1°F on 2021, while the historical minimum was 82.1°F on 2017.

latest data

last year

Observations from the last two weeks indicate that the water temperature was in proximity to the highest values recorded on those days in the past. Over the next week, the forecast shows a steady trend, with temperatures staying close to the average of 83.3°F. Both minimum and maximum temperatures expected to be close to the average, offering a week of stable water conditions.

Daily water temperature in Mackay

Date	Current Year actual* / forecast**	last year	10 years average
Nov 27	84.5°F	81.4°F	81.4°F
Nov 28	84.6°F	81.7°F	81.7°F
Nov 29	84.7°F	82.3°F	81.8°F
Nov 30	84.5°F	82.2°F	81.8°F
Dec 1	84.2°F	82.5°F	81.8°F
Dec 2	84.6°F	82.4°F	82.0°F
Dec 3	84.3°F	82.7°F	82.1°F
Dec 4	83.9°F	82.7°F	82.3°F
Dec 5	83.3°F	82.8°F	82.4°F
Dec 6	83.1°F	83.4°F	82.5°F
Dec 7	82.9°F	83.5°F	82.7°F
Dec 8	82.8°F	83.4°F	82.9°F
Dec 9	83.1°F	83.6°F	83.0°F
Dec 10	83.6°F	83.6°F	83.1°F
Dec 11	83.6°F	83.7°F	83.1°F
Dec 12	83.6°F	83.7°F	83.1°F
Dec 13	83.5°F	83.6°F	83.0°F
Dec 14	83.2°F	83.8°F	82.8°F
Dec 15	83.3°F	83.8°F	82.8°F
Dec 16	83.3°F	84.1°F	82.8°F
Dec 17	83.3°F	84.1°F	82.9°F
Dec 18	83.3°F	83.9°F	82.8°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 83.3°F in Winter, 79.1°F in Spring, 69.8°F in Summer, and 77.0°F in Autumn.