What is the current water temperature in South Townsville?

As of now, in South Townsville, the water temperature is 26.42°C. It's safe to say that the water is comfortably warm for various water-related activities.

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Water temperature in South Townsville

Detailed information about the current water temperature in South Townsville. 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.

79.6

°F

May 5, 20:42

Trend:

decreasing

Yesterday:

80.1°F

Tomorrow:

79.4°F

Sunrise:

06:29

Sunset:

17:50

Day Length:

11 h. 21 min.

South Townsville in May

Minimum:

82.5°F

Average:

84.5°F

Maximum:

86.8°F

Sea water temperature in South Townsville today

As of now, in South Townsville, the water temperature is 79.6°F. It's safe to say that the water is comfortably warm for various water-related activities. Today's reading is 0.8°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

Today's water temperature is considerably lower than the average registered over the last two weeks, indicating a slight cooling trend. 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 80.8°F on 2016, while the historical minimum was 77.5°F on 2021.

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 maximum recorded over the past years. The forecast for the upcoming week shows a gradual cooling trend. The average temperature is expected to be 78.9°F, the minimum temperature may reach 78.4°F, and the maximum might stay at 79.4°F.

Daily water temperature in South Townsville

Date	Current Year actual* / forecast**	last year	10 years average
Apr 21	80.2°F	80.5°F	80.6°F
Apr 22	80.2°F	80.7°F	80.7°F
Apr 23	80.5°F	80.4°F	80.6°F
Apr 24	80.4°F	80.2°F	80.4°F
Apr 25	80.5°F	80.0°F	80.2°F
Apr 26	80.5°F	79.8°F	80.1°F
Apr 27	80.6°F	79.4°F	80.0°F
Apr 28	80.7°F	79.1°F	79.7°F
Apr 29	80.9°F	78.8°F	79.5°F
Apr 30	80.9°F	78.7°F	79.3°F
May 1	81.0°F	78.5°F	79.1°F
May 2	80.7°F	78.4°F	79.0°F
May 3	80.4°F	78.0°F	79.0°F
May 4	80.1°F	78.1°F	78.8°F
May 5	79.6°F	78.3°F	78.8°F
May 6	79.4°F	78.2°F	78.7°F
May 7	79.3°F	78.0°F	78.5°F
May 8	79.1°F	78.2°F	78.3°F
May 9	78.8°F	77.3°F	78.0°F
May 10	78.7°F	77.2°F	77.9°F
May 11	78.6°F	77.1°F	77.8°F
May 12	78.4°F	76.9°F	77.6°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 South Townsville by month

In South Townsville, the months September through May offer comfortable swimming conditions, which amounts to 290 swimming days.

The warmest water in South Townsville was recorded on February 16, 2020, reaching a 89.2°F. While the coldest temperature occurred on July 17, 2022, dipping to 67.6°F. The average readings by season are 85.0°F in Winter, 80.9°F in Spring, 72.5°F in Summer, and 79.2°F in Autumn.