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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

74.4

°F

May 20, 22:19

Trend:

decreasing

Yesterday:

74.7°F

Tomorrow:

74.3°F

Sunrise:

06:28

Sunset:

17:31

Day Length:

11 h. 3 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 74.4°F. It's safe to say that the water is comfortably warm for various water-related activities. Today's reading is about the same as 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 considerably 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 76.6°F on 2022, while the historical minimum was 72.4°F on 2023.

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 minimum recorded over the past years. The forecast for the upcoming week shows a gradual cooling trend. The average temperature is expected to be 73.8°F, the minimum temperature may reach 73.4°F, and the maximum might stay at 74.3°F.

Daily water temperature in Mackay

Date Current Year

actual* / forecast**

last year 10 years average
May 6 76.1°F 77.0°F 76.8°F
May 7 75.9°F 76.7°F 76.5°F
May 8 75.7°F 76.4°F 76.2°F
May 9 75.6°F 76.0°F 76.0°F
May 10 75.6°F 75.5°F 75.9°F
May 11 75.4°F 75.3°F 75.7°F
May 12 75.3°F 75.1°F 75.6°F
May 13 75.2°F 74.6°F 75.5°F
May 14 75.0°F 73.9°F 75.3°F
May 15 75.2°F 73.5°F 75.0°F
May 16 75.1°F 73.7°F 74.9°F
May 17 75.3°F 73.7°F 74.9°F
May 18 75.0°F 73.2°F 74.7°F
May 19 74.7°F 72.8°F 74.5°F
May 20 74.4°F 72.4°F 74.2°F
May 21 74.3°F 72.3°F 74.2°F
May 22 74.1°F 71.9°F 73.9°F
May 23 74.0°F 71.4°F 73.8°F
May 24 73.7°F 71.4°F 73.6°F
May 25 73.6°F 71.4°F 73.4°F
May 26 73.5°F 71.4°F 73.3°F
May 27 73.4°F 71.1°F 73.2°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 83.1°F in Winter, 79.0°F in Spring, 69.8°F in Summer, and 76.7°F in Autumn.