What is the current water temperature in Townsville?

Q: What is the current water temperature in Townsville?

As of now, in Townsville, the water temperature is 28.91°C. Swimming in water of this temperature is considered highly warm and would be enjoyable for everyone. At this temperature, you can comfortably engage in water-based activities for extended periods without experiencing discomfort.

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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.

84.0

°F

January 17, 10:27

Trend:

increasing

Yesterday:

84.0°F

Tomorrow:

84.1°F

Sunrise:

05:48

Sunset:

18:57

Day Length:

13 h. 9 min.

Townsville in January

Minimum:

82.3°F

Average:

84.4°F

Maximum:

86.0°F

Sea water temperature in Townsville today

As of now, in Townsville, the water temperature is 84.0°F. Swimming in water of this temperature is considered highly warm and would be enjoyable for everyone. At this temperature, you can comfortably engage in water-based activities for extended periods without experiencing discomfort. Today's reading is 1.2°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

The water temperature today is above average for the last two weeks, showing a small increase in temperature. It is also close to the historical minimum temperature for this date. The maximum temperature recorded for this date was 86.9°F on 2022, while the historical minimum was 83.3°F on 2019.

latest data

last year

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. Over the next week, the forecast shows a steady trend, with temperatures staying close to the average of 84.1°F. Both minimum and maximum temperatures expected to be close to the average, offering a week of stable water conditions.

Daily water temperature in Townsville

Date	Current Year actual* / forecast**	last year	10 years average
Jan 3	83.8°F	85.5°F	84.3°F
Jan 4	83.6°F	85.2°F	84.4°F
Jan 5	83.3°F	85.2°F	84.4°F
Jan 6	83.5°F	85.2°F	84.7°F
Jan 7	83.5°F	84.9°F	85.0°F
Jan 8	83.4°F	85.2°F	85.1°F
Jan 9	83.6°F	85.1°F	85.3°F
Jan 10	83.8°F	85.1°F	85.3°F
Jan 11	84.1°F	85.3°F	85.4°F
Jan 12	84.2°F	85.7°F	85.5°F
Jan 13	84.1°F	85.8°F	85.4°F
Jan 14	84.2°F	85.7°F	85.3°F
Jan 15	84.2°F	86.2°F	85.2°F
Jan 16	84.0°F	85.9°F	85.2°F
Jan 17	84.0°F	86.2°F	85.2°F
Jan 18	84.1°F	86.1°F	85.2°F
Jan 19	83.9°F	86.5°F	85.1°F
Jan 20	84.1°F	86.4°F	85.3°F
Jan 21	84.1°F	86.3°F	85.3°F
Jan 22	84.2°F	86.1°F	85.4°F
Jan 23	84.3°F	87.2°F	85.5°F
Jan 24	84.3°F	87.3°F	85.4°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, 80.9°F in Spring, 72.5°F in Summer, and 79.5°F in Autumn.