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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.
Sea temperature in Thursday Island now

81.5

°F

May 1, 04:46

Trend:

decreasing

Yesterday:

81.6°F

Tomorrow:

81.3°F

Sunrise:

06:36

Sunset:

18:20

Day Length:

11 h. 44 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 81.5°F. It's safe to say that the water is comfortably warm for various water-related activities. Today's reading is 1.8°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 considerably 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 84.1°F on 2022, while the historical minimum was 82.1°F on 2017.

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 minimum recorded over the past years. The forecast for the upcoming week shows a gradual cooling trend. The average temperature is expected to be 81.1°F, the minimum temperature may reach 80.9°F, and the maximum might stay at 81.3°F.

Daily water temperature in Thursday Island

Date Current Year

actual* / forecast**

last year 10 years average
Apr 17 84.5°F 84.5°F 84.5°F
Apr 18 84.3°F 84.1°F 84.5°F
Apr 19 84.3°F 84.4°F 84.4°F
Apr 20 84.1°F 84.0°F 84.2°F
Apr 21 84.0°F 84.0°F 84.3°F
Apr 22 83.9°F 84.0°F 84.2°F
Apr 23 83.5°F 83.4°F 84.0°F
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 83.4°F
May 1 81.5°F 82.9°F 83.2°F
May 2 81.3°F 82.4°F 83.0°F
May 3 81.3°F 82.3°F 83.0°F
May 4 81.2°F 82.4°F 82.9°F
May 5 81.1°F 82.7°F 82.9°F
May 6 80.9°F 82.1°F 82.7°F
May 7 81.0°F 81.9°F 82.7°F
May 8 80.9°F 81.9°F 82.7°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.