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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

75.4

°F

May 7, 13:44

Trend:

decreasing

Yesterday:

75.6°F

Tomorrow:

75.0°F

Sunrise:

06:23

Sunset:

17:37

Day Length:

11 h. 14 min.

Mackay in May

Minimum:

81.3°F

Average:

83.2°F

Maximum:

85.3°F

Sea water temperature in Mackay today

As of now, in Mackay, the water temperature is 75.4°F. It's safe to say that the water is comfortably warm for various water-related activities. Today's reading is 1.1°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 fall a bit.

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 78.6°F on 2016, while the historical minimum was 75.5°F on 2017.

Observations from the last two weeks indicate that the water temperature was in proximity to the lowest values recorded on those days in the past. The forecast for the upcoming week shows a gradual cooling trend. The average temperature is expected to be 74.6°F, the minimum temperature may reach 74.2°F, and the maximum might stay at 75.0°F.

Daily water temperature in Mackay

Date Current Year

actual* / forecast**

last year 10 years average
Apr 23 78.0°F 78.7°F 78.7°F
Apr 24 77.7°F 78.4°F 78.4°F
Apr 25 77.2°F 78.2°F 78.3°F
Apr 26 76.9°F 78.2°F 78.2°F
Apr 27 76.7°F 77.9°F 78.1°F
Apr 28 76.4°F 78.2°F 77.9°F
Apr 29 75.9°F 78.0°F 77.5°F
Apr 30 75.7°F 78.1°F 77.4°F
May 1 75.5°F 78.1°F 77.3°F
May 2 75.5°F 78.0°F 77.1°F
May 3 75.1°F 77.8°F 77.0°F
May 4 75.4°F 77.6°F 76.9°F
May 5 75.5°F 77.3°F 76.7°F
May 6 75.6°F 76.9°F 76.7°F
May 7 75.4°F 76.7°F 76.5°F
May 8 75.0°F 76.5°F 76.2°F
May 9 74.9°F 76.3°F 76.0°F
May 10 74.7°F 76.1°F 75.9°F
May 11 74.6°F 76.0°F 75.7°F
May 12 74.5°F 75.8°F 75.6°F
May 13 74.4°F 75.3°F 75.5°F
May 14 74.2°F 75.2°F 75.3°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 83.3°F in Winter, 79.0°F in Spring, 69.8°F in Summer, and 77.1°F in Autumn.