What is the current water temperature in Mackay?

As of now, in Mackay, the water temperature is 27.8°C. It's safe to say that the water is comfortably warm for various water-related activities.

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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.

82.0

°F

November 21, 19:47

Trend:

stable

Yesterday:

82.1°F

Tomorrow:

82.1°F

Sunrise:

05:13

Sunset:

18:26

Day Length:

13 h. 13 min.

Mackay in November

Minimum:

81.6°F

Average:

83.3°F

Maximum:

85.4°F

Sea water temperature in Mackay today

As of now, in Mackay, the water temperature is 82.0°F. It's safe to say that the water is comfortably warm for various water-related activities. Today's reading is 1.3°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 is also close to the historical maximum temperature for this date. The maximum temperature recorded for this date was 81.6°F on 2021, while the historical minimum was 79.2°F on 2017.

latest data

last year

Observations from the last two weeks indicate that the water temperature was in proximity to the highest values recorded on those days in the past. Over the next week, the forecast shows a steady trend, with temperatures staying close to the average of 82.3°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
Nov 7	80.6°F	78.4°F	79.7°F
Nov 8	80.8°F	78.4°F	79.9°F
Nov 9	80.7°F	79.0°F	79.8°F
Nov 10	80.7°F	78.5°F	79.8°F
Nov 11	80.7°F	78.6°F	79.8°F
Nov 12	80.8°F	78.9°F	79.8°F
Nov 13	80.9°F	79.2°F	79.9°F
Nov 14	80.9°F	79.1°F	79.9°F
Nov 15	82.0°F	79.3°F	80.2°F
Nov 16	82.2°F	79.6°F	80.4°F
Nov 17	82.4°F	80.1°F	80.6°F
Nov 18	82.3°F	80.2°F	80.7°F
Nov 19	82.2°F	80.6°F	80.8°F
Nov 20	82.1°F	80.5°F	80.9°F
Nov 21	82.0°F	80.6°F	80.8°F
Nov 22	82.1°F	80.5°F	80.8°F
Nov 23	82.1°F	80.7°F	80.9°F
Nov 24	82.2°F	80.8°F	80.9°F
Nov 25	82.3°F	80.7°F	81.0°F
Nov 26	82.3°F	80.7°F	81.1°F
Nov 27	82.4°F	80.7°F	81.1°F
Nov 28	82.7°F	80.8°F	81.4°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 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 83.1°F in Winter, 79.0°F in Spring, 69.8°F in Summer, and 76.7°F in Autumn.