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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

81.6

°F

May 15, 07:48

Trend:

decreasing

Yesterday:

81.6°F

Tomorrow:

81.4°F

Sunrise:

06:38

Sunset:

18:16

Day Length:

11 h. 38 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 81.6°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 fall a bit.

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 83.6°F on 2016, while the historical minimum was 81.2°F on 2024.

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. The forecast for the upcoming week shows a gradual cooling trend. The average temperature is expected to be 81.2°F, the minimum temperature may reach 80.9°F, and the maximum might stay at 81.4°F.

Daily water temperature in Thursday Island

Date Current Year

actual* / forecast**

last year 10 years average
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 82.6°F
May 9 82.0°F 81.8°F 82.5°F
May 10 81.9°F 81.7°F 82.4°F
May 11 81.6°F 81.6°F 82.3°F
May 12 81.9°F 81.8°F 82.5°F
May 13 81.7°F 81.9°F 82.4°F
May 14 81.6°F 81.5°F 82.2°F
May 15 81.6°F 82.1°F 82.1°F
May 16 81.4°F 81.6°F 81.9°F
May 17 81.4°F 82.2°F 82.0°F
May 18 81.4°F 82.4°F 81.9°F
May 19 81.2°F 82.1°F 81.7°F
May 20 81.1°F 81.9°F 81.7°F
May 21 81.1°F 82.1°F 81.6°F
May 22 80.9°F 81.8°F 81.5°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.