What is the current water temperature in Queenstown?

Q: What is the current water temperature in Queenstown?

As of now, in Queenstown, the water temperature is 17.42°C. Swimming in water of this temperature is generally concidered to be cool, and most people won't really enjoy it.

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Water temperature in Queenstown

Detailed information about the current water temperature in Queenstown. 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.

63.4

°F

November 14, 08:40

Trend:

stable

Yesterday:

63.4°F

Tomorrow:

63.5°F

Sunrise:

06:03

Sunset:

19:58

Day Length:

13 h. 55 min.

Queenstown in November

Minimum:

70.2°F

Average:

71.5°F

Maximum:

73.3°F

Sea water temperature in Queenstown today

As of now, in Queenstown, the water temperature is 63.4°F. Swimming in water of this temperature is generally concidered to be cool, and most people won't really enjoy it. Today's reading is 1.4°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 rise 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 67.0°F on 2017, while the historical minimum was 62.6°F on 2016.

latest data

last year

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 histoorical minimum and others when it was close to the historical maximum. The forecast for the upcoming week suggests a gradual increase. The average temperature is expected to rise up to 64.0°F, with minimum temperature starting at 63.5°F, while the maximum might reach 64.5°F.

Daily water temperature in Queenstown

Date	Current Year actual* / forecast**	last year	10 years average
Oct 31	64.1°F	64.7°F	63.3°F
Nov 1	64.5°F	64.7°F	63.4°F
Nov 2	65.2°F	64.7°F	63.6°F
Nov 3	64.9°F	64.3°F	63.5°F
Nov 4	64.4°F	64.6°F	63.6°F
Nov 5	64.2°F	64.9°F	63.6°F
Nov 6	63.9°F	65.2°F	63.7°F
Nov 7	63.3°F	64.9°F	63.9°F
Nov 8	63.3°F	65.3°F	64.1°F
Nov 9	63.1°F	65.3°F	64.1°F
Nov 10	63.2°F	65.5°F	64.3°F
Nov 11	63.4°F	65.5°F	64.3°F
Nov 12	63.0°F	65.7°F	64.5°F
Nov 13	63.4°F	65.9°F	64.8°F
Nov 14	63.4°F	65.9°F	64.7°F
Nov 15	63.5°F	66.7°F	64.9°F
Nov 16	63.7°F	67.3°F	65.1°F
Nov 17	63.7°F	66.9°F	65.1°F
Nov 18	63.8°F	67.5°F	65.2°F
Nov 19	64.2°F	67.4°F	65.6°F
Nov 20	64.3°F	67.1°F	65.7°F
Nov 21	64.5°F	67.6°F	65.9°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 Queenstown by month

In an average year, Queenstown offers no days when the water temperature is warm enough to swim comfortably.

The warmest water in Queenstown was recorded on January 26, 2019, reaching a 76.7°F. While the coldest temperature occurred on August 8, 2015, dipping to 53.1°F. The average readings by season are 71.1°F in Winter, 67.1°F in Spring, 56.2°F in Summer, and 61.3°F in Autumn.