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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

79.4

°F

April 13, 15:13

Trend:

decreasing

Yesterday:

79.5°F

Tomorrow:

79.1°F

Sunrise:

06:22

Sunset:

18:04

Day Length:

11 h. 42 min.

Townsville in April

Minimum:

82.6°F

Average:

84.4°F

Maximum:

86.4°F

Sea water temperature in Townsville today

As of now, in Townsville, the water temperature is 79.4°F. It's safe to say that the water is comfortably warm for various water-related activities. Today's reading is 2.9°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 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 85.6°F on 2023, while the historical minimum was 80.4°F on 2018.

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 78.4°F, the minimum temperature may reach 77.9°F, and the maximum might stay at 79.1°F.

Daily water temperature in Townsville

Date Current Year

actual* / forecast**

last year 10 years average
Mar 30 83.0°F 82.1°F 83.1°F
Mar 31 82.7°F 82.2°F 83.3°F
Apr 1 82.6°F 82.3°F 83.2°F
Apr 2 82.3°F 82.4°F 83.1°F
Apr 3 82.1°F 82.3°F 83.1°F
Apr 4 81.9°F 82.7°F 83.1°F
Apr 5 81.6°F 83.2°F 82.9°F
Apr 6 81.2°F 83.0°F 82.9°F
Apr 7 80.9°F 84.0°F 82.7°F
Apr 8 81.1°F 83.8°F 82.7°F
Apr 9 80.7°F 83.3°F 82.6°F
Apr 10 80.4°F 82.8°F 82.5°F
Apr 11 80.0°F 82.8°F 82.4°F
Apr 12 79.5°F 82.3°F 82.4°F
Apr 13 79.4°F 82.0°F 82.3°F
Apr 14 79.1°F 81.7°F 82.0°F
Apr 15 78.9°F 81.2°F 81.8°F
Apr 16 78.6°F 80.7°F 81.5°F
Apr 17 78.2°F 80.4°F 81.1°F
Apr 18 78.0°F 80.3°F 80.9°F
Apr 19 77.9°F 80.5°F 80.8°F
Apr 20 77.9°F 80.4°F 80.8°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 79.5°F in Autumn.