What is the current water temperature in Thursday Island?

As of now, in Thursday Island, the water temperature is 27.82°C. It's safe to say that the water is comfortably warm for various water-related activities.

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Water temperature in Thursday Island

Detailed information about the current water temperature in Thursday Island. 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.

82.1

°F

May 8, 05:47

Trend:

decreasing

Yesterday:

82.2°F

Tomorrow:

82.0°F

Sunrise:

06:37

Sunset:

18:18

Day Length:

11 h. 41 min.

Thursday Island in May

Minimum:

84.3°F

Average:

85.4°F

Maximum:

86.6°F

Sea water temperature in Thursday Island today

As of now, in Thursday Island, the water temperature is 82.1°F. It's safe to say that the water is comfortably warm for various water-related activities. 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 closely matches the previous two weeks' average, indicating a stable trend. It is also close to the historical minimum temperature for this date. The maximum temperature recorded for this date was 83.9°F on 2016, while the historical minimum was 81.7°F on 2017.

latest data

last year

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. Over the next week, the forecast shows a steady trend, with temperatures staying close to the average of 81.8°F. Both minimum and maximum temperatures expected to be close to the average, offering a week of stable water conditions.

Daily water temperature in Thursday Island

Date	Current Year actual* / forecast**	last year	10 years average
Apr 24	83.1°F	84.0°F	84.0°F
Apr 25	82.6°F	84.0°F	84.0°F
Apr 26	82.3°F	83.8°F	83.8°F
Apr 27	81.9°F	83.8°F	83.6°F
Apr 28	81.6°F	83.6°F	83.6°F
Apr 29	81.5°F	83.3°F	83.4°F
Apr 30	81.6°F	83.0°F	83.2°F
May 1	81.7°F	82.9°F	83.1°F
May 2	81.8°F	82.4°F	82.9°F
May 3	81.8°F	82.3°F	82.9°F
May 4	81.7°F	82.4°F	82.8°F
May 5	81.7°F	82.7°F	82.8°F
May 6	82.1°F	82.1°F	82.7°F
May 7	82.2°F	81.9°F	82.7°F
May 8	82.1°F	81.9°F	82.7°F
May 9	82.0°F	81.8°F	82.6°F
May 10	81.9°F	81.7°F	82.4°F
May 11	81.8°F	81.6°F	82.3°F
May 12	82.0°F	81.8°F	82.5°F
May 13	81.9°F	81.9°F	82.4°F
May 14	81.6°F	81.5°F	82.2°F
May 15	81.5°F	82.1°F	82.1°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 Thursday Island by month

In Thursday Island, the water temperature is comfortable for swimming all year round.

The warmest water in Thursday Island was recorded on March 4, 2016, reaching a 88.4°F. While the coldest temperature occurred on August 28, 2019, dipping to 76.3°F. The average readings by season are 85.4°F in Winter, 83.9°F in Spring, 78.9°F in Summer, and 81.2°F in Autumn.