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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

80.6

°F

April 3, 20:08

Trend:

decreasing

Yesterday:

80.7°F

Tomorrow:

80.5°F

Sunrise:

06:11

Sunset:

18:02

Day Length:

11 h. 51 min.

Mackay in April

Minimum:

81.3°F

Average:

82.9°F

Maximum:

84.7°F

Sea water temperature in Mackay today

As of now, in Mackay, the water temperature is 80.6°F. It's safe to say that the water is comfortably warm for various water-related activities. Today's reading is 0.9°F lower 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 minimum temperature for this date. The maximum temperature recorded for this date was 82.4°F on 2016, while the historical minimum was 80.3°F on 2020.

Over the last two weeks, the water temperature has stayed slightly lower than historical averages for those days. The forecast for the upcoming week shows a gradual cooling trend. The average temperature is expected to be 80.2°F, the minimum temperature may reach 79.7°F, and the maximum might stay at 80.5°F.

Daily water temperature in Mackay

Date Current Year

actual* / forecast**

last year 10 years average
Mar 20 81.8°F 81.3°F 82.4°F
Mar 21 81.7°F 81.6°F 82.5°F
Mar 22 81.8°F 81.7°F 82.5°F
Mar 23 81.7°F 81.6°F 82.4°F
Mar 24 81.6°F 81.2°F 82.4°F
Mar 25 81.4°F 81.2°F 82.2°F
Mar 26 81.4°F 81.2°F 82.2°F
Mar 27 81.3°F 81.5°F 82.2°F
Mar 28 81.1°F 81.6°F 82.0°F
Mar 29 81.1°F 81.5°F 81.9°F
Mar 30 81.1°F 81.6°F 81.9°F
Mar 31 80.9°F 81.4°F 81.7°F
Apr 1 80.8°F 81.4°F 81.6°F
Apr 2 80.7°F 81.3°F 81.4°F
Apr 3 80.6°F 81.3°F 81.5°F
Apr 4 80.5°F 81.5°F 81.4°F
Apr 5 80.3°F 81.2°F 81.2°F
Apr 6 80.3°F 81.1°F 81.2°F
Apr 7 80.2°F 81.1°F 81.1°F
Apr 8 80.1°F 80.7°F 81.0°F
Apr 9 80.0°F 80.6°F 80.9°F
Apr 10 79.7°F 80.8°F 80.6°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.