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 12.34°C. Swimming in water of this temperature is considered as extremely cold, and there's a substantial risk of hypothermia if exposed for more than a brief duration.

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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.

54.2

°F

August 6, 00:36

Trend:

stable

Yesterday:

54.2°F

Tomorrow:

54.1°F

Sunrise:

07:06

Sunset:

17:38

Day Length:

10 h. 32 min.

Queenstown in August

Minimum:

68.4°F

Average:

71.2°F

Maximum:

72.9°F

Sea water temperature in Queenstown today

As of now, in Queenstown, the water temperature is 54.2°F. Swimming in water of this temperature is considered as extremely cold, and there's a substantial risk of hypothermia if exposed for more than a brief duration. Today's reading is 0.6°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 stay about the same.

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 55.7°F on 2023, while the historical minimum was 53.8°F on 2015.

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. Over the next week, the forecast shows a steady trend, with temperatures staying close to the average of 54.2°F. Both minimum and maximum temperatures expected to be close to the average, offering a week of stable water conditions.

Daily water temperature in Queenstown

Date	Current Year actual* / forecast**	last year	10 years average
Jul 23	55.1°F	54.2°F	54.8°F
Jul 24	55.0°F	54.4°F	54.7°F
Jul 25	55.0°F	54.5°F	54.8°F
Jul 26	55.0°F	54.6°F	54.7°F
Jul 27	54.9°F	54.6°F	54.6°F
Jul 28	55.0°F	54.6°F	54.6°F
Jul 29	54.8°F	54.5°F	54.7°F
Jul 30	54.6°F	54.6°F	54.7°F
Jul 31	54.2°F	54.5°F	54.4°F
Aug 1	54.4°F	54.5°F	54.6°F
Aug 2	53.9°F	54.8°F	54.6°F
Aug 3	54.1°F	54.7°F	54.8°F
Aug 4	54.3°F	54.7°F	54.7°F
Aug 5	54.2°F	54.7°F	54.8°F
Aug 6	54.2°F	54.9°F	54.8°F
Aug 7	54.1°F	54.7°F	54.7°F
Aug 8	54.2°F	54.8°F	54.8°F
Aug 9	54.2°F	54.7°F	54.9°F
Aug 10	54.3°F	54.7°F	54.9°F
Aug 11	54.3°F	54.7°F	54.9°F
Aug 12	54.2°F	54.6°F	54.8°F
Aug 13	54.3°F	54.7°F	54.9°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 61.2°F in Autumn.