What is the current water temperature in Townsville?

As of now, in Townsville, the water temperature is 26.99°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.

80.6

°F

October 24, 13:52

Trend:

increasing

Yesterday:

80.5°F

Tomorrow:

80.7°F

Sunrise:

05:37

Sunset:

18:17

Day Length:

12 h. 40 min.

Townsville in October

Minimum:

83.8°F

Average:

85.3°F

Maximum:

87.7°F

Sea water temperature in Townsville today

As of now, in Townsville, the water temperature is 80.6°F. It's safe to say that the water is comfortably warm for various water-related activities. Today's reading is 0.3°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 notably higher than the average recorded over the past two weeks, indicating a significant warming trend. It also falls within the range of the average temperature recorded for this date, suggesting a consistent weather trend. The maximum temperature recorded for this date was 82.7°F on 2021, while the historical minimum was 79.0°F on 2020.

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 minimum recorded over the past years. The forecast for the upcoming week suggests a gradual increase. The average temperature is expected to rise up to 81.4°F, with minimum temperature starting at 80.7°F, while the maximum might reach 82.1°F.

Daily water temperature in Townsville

Date	Current Year actual* / forecast**	last year	10 years average
Oct 10	77.3°F	79.8°F	79.1°F
Oct 11	78.2°F	80.6°F	79.5°F
Oct 12	78.4°F	80.7°F	79.6°F
Oct 13	79.2°F	81.2°F	79.7°F
Oct 14	79.5°F	81.0°F	79.8°F
Oct 15	79.8°F	81.4°F	79.8°F
Oct 16	80.2°F	81.6°F	79.9°F
Oct 17	80.4°F	81.3°F	80.1°F
Oct 18	80.1°F	81.0°F	80.2°F
Oct 19	79.7°F	80.8°F	80.3°F
Oct 20	79.5°F	81.0°F	80.3°F
Oct 21	79.6°F	81.0°F	80.4°F
Oct 22	80.1°F	81.7°F	80.6°F
Oct 23	80.5°F	81.8°F	80.7°F
Oct 24	80.6°F	81.7°F	80.8°F
Oct 25	80.7°F	81.4°F	81.0°F
Oct 26	80.9°F	81.7°F	81.1°F
Oct 27	81.2°F	82.5°F	81.5°F
Oct 28	81.4°F	82.5°F	81.7°F
Oct 29	81.7°F	82.5°F	81.9°F
Oct 30	81.9°F	83.3°F	82.1°F
Oct 31	82.1°F	84.3°F	82.4°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, 80.8°F in Spring, 72.5°F in Summer, and 79.4°F in Autumn.