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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

75.9

°F

September 14, 10:12

Trend:

stable

Yesterday:

75.9°F

Tomorrow:

75.7°F

Sunrise:

06:10

Sunset:

18:07

Day Length:

11 h. 57 min.

Townsville in September

Minimum:

83.6°F

Average:

85.3°F

Maximum:

87.6°F

Sea water temperature in Townsville today

As of now, in Townsville, the water temperature is 75.9°F. It's safe to say that the water is comfortably warm for various water-related activities. Today's reading is 0.6°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

The water temperature today is above average for the last two weeks, showing a small increase in temperature. 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 76.5°F on 2024, while the historical minimum was 73.2°F on 2019.

Over the last two weeks, the water temperature has stayed slightly above than historical averages for those days. The forecast for the upcoming week suggests a gradual increase. The average temperature is expected to rise up to 76.2°F, with minimum temperature starting at 75.7°F, while the maximum might reach 76.8°F.

Daily water temperature in Townsville

Date Current Year

actual* / forecast**

last year 10 years average
Aug 31 75.3°F 75.3°F 74.1°F
Sep 1 75.0°F 75.6°F 74.2°F
Sep 2 74.6°F 76.3°F 74.4°F
Sep 3 75.4°F 76.8°F 74.7°F
Sep 4 75.5°F 76.7°F 74.8°F
Sep 5 75.5°F 76.2°F 74.8°F
Sep 6 76.0°F 75.7°F 74.9°F
Sep 7 75.3°F 75.6°F 74.9°F
Sep 8 75.1°F 75.5°F 75.0°F
Sep 9 74.8°F 75.4°F 75.0°F
Sep 10 75.0°F 75.2°F 75.1°F
Sep 11 75.9°F 76.0°F 75.2°F
Sep 12 76.0°F 76.0°F 75.3°F
Sep 13 75.9°F 76.6°F 75.3°F
Sep 14 75.9°F 76.5°F 75.3°F
Sep 15 75.7°F 76.2°F 75.1°F
Sep 16 76.0°F 76.2°F 75.3°F
Sep 17 76.1°F 76.1°F 75.5°F
Sep 18 76.3°F 76.2°F 75.7°F
Sep 19 76.4°F 76.1°F 75.8°F
Sep 20 76.4°F 75.8°F 75.8°F
Sep 21 76.8°F 76.0°F 76.2°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.