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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

77.8

°F

April 29, 01:54

Trend:

decreasing

Yesterday:

78.2°F

Tomorrow:

77.7°F

Sunrise:

06:20

Sunset:

17:42

Day Length:

11 h. 22 min.

Mackay in May

Minimum:

81.3°F

Average:

83.3°F

Maximum:

85.3°F

Sea water temperature in Mackay today

As of now, in Mackay, the water temperature is 77.8°F. It's safe to say that the water is comfortably warm for various water-related activities. Today's reading is 0.2°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 79.4°F on 2020, while the historical minimum was 76.2°F on 2017.

Over the past two weeks, the water temperature has closely aligned with historical averages for those days. The forecast for the upcoming week shows a gradual cooling trend. The average temperature is expected to be 77.3°F, the minimum temperature may reach 77.0°F, and the maximum might stay at 77.7°F.

Daily water temperature in Mackay

Date Current Year

actual* / forecast**

last year 10 years average
Apr 15 79.3°F 79.3°F 79.6°F
Apr 16 79.0°F 78.9°F 79.4°F
Apr 17 78.5°F 79.0°F 79.2°F
Apr 18 78.4°F 78.9°F 79.1°F
Apr 19 78.7°F 78.8°F 79.0°F
Apr 20 78.6°F 79.1°F 78.9°F
Apr 21 78.5°F 78.9°F 78.9°F
Apr 22 78.5°F 78.7°F 78.8°F
Apr 23 78.7°F 78.5°F 78.8°F
Apr 24 78.4°F 78.0°F 78.5°F
Apr 25 78.2°F 77.8°F 78.3°F
Apr 26 78.2°F 77.9°F 78.4°F
Apr 27 77.9°F 77.7°F 78.2°F
Apr 28 78.2°F 77.5°F 78.0°F
Apr 29 77.8°F 77.1°F 77.6°F
Apr 30 77.7°F 76.8°F 77.5°F
May 1 77.5°F 76.8°F 77.3°F
May 2 77.4°F 76.5°F 77.2°F
May 3 77.3°F 76.5°F 77.1°F
May 4 77.2°F 76.3°F 77.0°F
May 5 77.1°F 76.1°F 76.9°F
May 6 77.0°F 76.1°F 76.7°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 248 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.