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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

77.1

°F

October 11, 02:54

Trend:

increasing

Yesterday:

77.0°F

Tomorrow:

77.1°F

Sunrise:

05:36

Sunset:

18:05

Day Length:

12 h. 29 min.

Mackay in October

Minimum:

81.5°F

Average:

83.3°F

Maximum:

85.7°F

Sea water temperature in Mackay today

As of now, in Mackay, the water temperature is 77.1°F. It's safe to say that the water is comfortably warm for various water-related activities. 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

The water temperature today is above average for the last two weeks, showing a small increase in temperature. 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 78.2°F on 2017, while the historical minimum was 74.0°F on 2015.

Over the last two weeks, the water temperature has stayed slightly above than historical averages for those days. The forecast for the upcoming week suggests a gradual increase. The average temperature is expected to rise up to 77.5°F, with minimum temperature starting at 77.1°F, while the maximum might reach 77.8°F.

Daily water temperature in Mackay

Date Current Year

actual* / forecast**

last year 10 years average
Sep 27 75.5°F 74.5°F 74.5°F
Sep 28 75.6°F 74.9°F 74.6°F
Sep 29 75.4°F 75.1°F 74.8°F
Sep 30 75.7°F 75.3°F 75.0°F
Oct 1 75.4°F 76.1°F 75.1°F
Oct 2 75.9°F 76.3°F 75.3°F
Oct 3 76.5°F 76.2°F 75.6°F
Oct 4 77.0°F 75.8°F 75.5°F
Oct 5 76.9°F 75.7°F 75.6°F
Oct 6 76.4°F 75.7°F 75.6°F
Oct 7 76.8°F 75.9°F 75.9°F
Oct 8 76.8°F 76.2°F 76.2°F
Oct 9 77.0°F 76.8°F 76.4°F
Oct 10 77.0°F 77.2°F 76.5°F
Oct 11 77.1°F 77.6°F 76.7°F
Oct 12 77.1°F 77.5°F 76.7°F
Oct 13 77.3°F 77.6°F 76.8°F
Oct 14 77.4°F 77.5°F 77.0°F
Oct 15 77.5°F 77.4°F 77.1°F
Oct 16 77.5°F 77.0°F 77.1°F
Oct 17 77.7°F 76.9°F 77.2°F
Oct 18 77.8°F 76.9°F 77.4°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 83.2°F in Winter, 79.1°F in Spring, 69.8°F in Summer, and 76.9°F in Autumn.