What is the current water temperature in Townsville?

As of now, in Townsville, the water temperature is 26.88°C. It's safe to say that the water is comfortably warm for various water-related activities.

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Water temperature in Townsville

Detailed information about the current water temperature in 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.

80.4

°F

April 29, 02:34

Trend:

decreasing

Yesterday:

80.7°F

Tomorrow:

80.2°F

Sunrise:

06:27

Sunset:

17:53

Day Length:

11 h. 26 min.

Townsville in May

Minimum:

82.5°F

Average:

84.5°F

Maximum:

86.8°F

Sea water temperature in Townsville today

As of now, in Townsville, the water temperature is 80.4°F. It's safe to say that the water is comfortably warm for various water-related activities. Today's reading is 1.0°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 fall a bit.

Recent sea temperature and forecast

Today's water temperature slightly varies from the average of the past two weeks. It is also close to the historical maximum temperature for this date. The maximum temperature recorded for this date was 80.4°F on 2020, while the historical minimum was 77.8°F on 2017.

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 histoorical minimum and others when it was close to the historical maximum. The forecast for the upcoming week shows a gradual cooling trend. The average temperature is expected to be 79.9°F, the minimum temperature may reach 79.7°F, and the maximum might stay at 80.2°F.

Daily water temperature in Townsville

Date	Current Year actual* / forecast**	last year	10 years average
Apr 15	81.2°F	81.7°F	81.8°F
Apr 16	80.7°F	81.2°F	81.5°F
Apr 17	80.4°F	81.0°F	81.1°F
Apr 18	80.3°F	80.8°F	81.0°F
Apr 19	80.5°F	80.6°F	80.9°F
Apr 20	80.4°F	80.5°F	80.8°F
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	79.6°F
Apr 29	80.4°F	78.8°F	79.4°F
Apr 30	80.2°F	78.7°F	79.1°F
May 1	80.0°F	78.5°F	79.0°F
May 2	79.9°F	78.4°F	78.8°F
May 3	79.8°F	78.0°F	78.8°F
May 4	79.7°F	78.1°F	78.7°F
May 5	79.8°F	78.3°F	78.8°F
May 6	79.7°F	78.2°F	78.7°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 Townsville by month

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

The warmest water in 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.