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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.
Sea temperature in Townsville now

76.8

°F

May 20, 22:17

Trend:

decreasing

Yesterday:

76.9°F

Tomorrow:

76.5°F

Sunrise:

06:35

Sunset:

17:44

Day Length:

11 h. 9 min.

Townsville in May

Minimum:

82.5°F

Average:

84.4°F

Maximum:

86.8°F

Sea water temperature in Townsville today

As of now, in Townsville, the water temperature is 76.8°F. It's safe to say that the water is comfortably warm for various water-related activities. Today's reading is 0.5°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 is slightly lower than the average registered over the last two weeks, indicating a slight cooling 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 79.1°F on 2022, while the historical minimum was 75.1°F on 2018.

Over the last two weeks, the water temperature has stayed slightly lower than historical averages for those days. The forecast for the upcoming week shows a gradual cooling trend. The average temperature is expected to be 76.3°F, the minimum temperature may reach 76.0°F, and the maximum might stay at 76.5°F.

Daily water temperature in Townsville

Date Current Year

actual* / forecast**

last year 10 years average
May 6 78.2°F 79.2°F 78.7°F
May 7 78.0°F 79.0°F 78.4°F
May 8 78.2°F 79.1°F 78.2°F
May 9 77.3°F 78.3°F 78.0°F
May 10 77.2°F 77.8°F 77.8°F
May 11 77.1°F 77.1°F 77.7°F
May 12 76.9°F 76.5°F 77.5°F
May 13 76.8°F 76.4°F 77.4°F
May 14 76.7°F 76.4°F 77.3°F
May 15 77.5°F 76.1°F 77.1°F
May 16 77.3°F 76.4°F 77.0°F
May 17 76.9°F 76.9°F 76.9°F
May 18 77.3°F 76.7°F 76.7°F
May 19 76.9°F 76.3°F 76.6°F
May 20 76.8°F 75.8°F 76.2°F
May 21 76.5°F 75.7°F 76.0°F
May 22 76.5°F 75.4°F 76.0°F
May 23 76.4°F 74.9°F 75.9°F
May 24 76.3°F 74.6°F 75.8°F
May 25 76.1°F 74.2°F 75.6°F
May 26 76.1°F 74.0°F 75.6°F
May 27 76.0°F 73.9°F 75.5°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 Townsville by month

In Townsville, the months September through May offer comfortable swimming conditions, which amounts to 287 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 84.8°F in Winter, 80.8°F in Spring, 72.5°F in Summer, and 79.1°F in Autumn.