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 28.59°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.

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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.

83.5

°F

December 22, 03:00

Trend:

increasing

Yesterday:

83.3°F

Tomorrow:

83.6°F

Sunrise:

05:19

Sunset:

18:45

Day Length:

13 h. 26 min.

Mackay in December

Minimum:

81.4°F

Average:

83.2°F

Maximum:

85.3°F

Sea water temperature in Mackay today

As of now, in Mackay, the water temperature is 83.5°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 0.7°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 slightly lower than the average registered over the last two weeks, indicating a slight cooling trend. It is also close to the historical maximum temperature for this date. The maximum temperature recorded for this date was 83.9°F on 2021, while the historical minimum was 82.1°F on 2018.

latest data

last year

Over the last two weeks, the water temperature has stayed slightly above than historical averages for those days. Over the next week, the forecast shows a steady trend, with temperatures staying close to the average of 83.6°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
Dec 8	83.4°F	83.8°F	82.8°F
Dec 9	83.6°F	83.4°F	83.0°F
Dec 10	83.6°F	83.2°F	83.1°F
Dec 11	83.7°F	83.1°F	83.1°F
Dec 12	83.7°F	83.2°F	83.1°F
Dec 13	83.6°F	82.8°F	83.0°F
Dec 14	83.8°F	82.5°F	82.8°F
Dec 15	83.8°F	82.3°F	82.9°F
Dec 16	84.1°F	82.2°F	82.9°F
Dec 17	84.1°F	82.1°F	82.9°F
Dec 18	83.9°F	82.5°F	82.9°F
Dec 19	83.6°F	82.3°F	82.8°F
Dec 20	83.4°F	82.2°F	82.7°F
Dec 21	83.3°F	82.5°F	82.7°F
Dec 22	83.5°F	82.8°F	82.8°F
Dec 23	83.6°F	83.0°F	82.9°F
Dec 24	83.6°F	83.4°F	83.0°F
Dec 25	83.7°F	83.5°F	83.0°F
Dec 26	83.7°F	83.3°F	83.1°F
Dec 27	83.7°F	83.8°F	83.1°F
Dec 28	83.5°F	83.4°F	82.9°F
Dec 29	83.5°F	83.8°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 247 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, 79.0°F in Spring, 69.8°F in Summer, and 76.7°F in Autumn.