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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

83.8

°F

March 4, 15:11

Trend:

decreasing

Yesterday:

83.8°F

Tomorrow:

83.7°F

Sunrise:

06:35

Sunset:

18:51

Day Length:

12 h. 16 min.

Thursday Island in March

Minimum:

84.6°F

Average:

85.9°F

Maximum:

86.8°F

Sea water temperature in Thursday Island today

As of now, in Thursday Island, the water temperature is 83.8°F. Swimming in water of this temperature is considered highly warm and would be enjoyable for everyone. At this temperature, you can comfortably engage in water-based activities for extended periods without experiencing discomfort. Today's reading is 1.7°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 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 88.4°F on 2016, while the historical minimum was 83.7°F on 2023.

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 83.8°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
Feb 18 84.2°F 85.0°F 84.7°F
Feb 19 84.7°F 85.0°F 84.9°F
Feb 20 84.8°F 84.8°F 84.9°F
Feb 21 85.5°F 84.7°F 85.0°F
Feb 22 86.3°F 84.8°F 85.3°F
Feb 23 86.5°F 84.2°F 85.1°F
Feb 24 86.3°F 85.2°F 85.1°F
Feb 25 86.4°F 85.2°F 85.2°F
Feb 26 85.9°F 85.3°F 85.2°F
Feb 27 86.1°F 85.1°F 85.2°F
Feb 28 85.4°F 85.5°F 85.2°F
Mar 1 84.4°F 85.2°F 85.3°F
Mar 2 83.5°F 85.7°F 85.2°F
Mar 3 83.8°F 86.2°F 85.5°F
Mar 4 83.8°F 86.0°F 85.5°F
Mar 5 83.7°F 86.9°F 85.4°F
Mar 6 83.6°F 86.7°F 85.4°F
Mar 7 83.8°F 87.1°F 85.5°F
Mar 8 83.9°F 86.9°F 85.6°F
Mar 9 84.0°F 87.4°F 85.7°F
Mar 10 83.9°F 87.0°F 85.6°F
Mar 11 83.9°F 86.6°F 85.6°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 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, 84.0°F in Spring, 78.9°F in Summer, and 81.2°F in Autumn.