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 29.89°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.

85.8

°F

December 22, 02:38

Trend:

stable

Yesterday:

85.8°F

Tomorrow:

85.9°F

Sunrise:

05:33

Sunset:

18:50

Day Length:

13 h. 17 min.

Townsville in December

Minimum:

82.7°F

Average:

85.2°F

Maximum:

87.9°F

Sea water temperature in Townsville today

As of now, in Townsville, the water temperature is 85.8°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 1.3°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 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 maximum temperature for this date. The maximum temperature recorded for this date was 85.8°F on 2018, while the historical minimum was 82.7°F on 2015.

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 histoorical minimum and others when it was close to the historical maximum. Over the next week, the forecast shows a steady trend, with temperatures staying close to the average of 85.7°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
Dec 8	83.8°F	84.9°F	84.4°F
Dec 9	83.9°F	84.7°F	84.6°F
Dec 10	84.4°F	84.1°F	84.7°F
Dec 11	85.1°F	83.9°F	84.9°F
Dec 12	85.2°F	83.9°F	85.0°F
Dec 13	85.0°F	83.9°F	84.9°F
Dec 14	84.9°F	83.8°F	84.8°F
Dec 15	85.8°F	83.8°F	84.8°F
Dec 16	86.3°F	83.7°F	84.9°F
Dec 17	86.9°F	83.6°F	85.0°F
Dec 18	86.6°F	83.6°F	84.9°F
Dec 19	86.1°F	83.3°F	84.7°F
Dec 20	85.9°F	83.5°F	84.8°F
Dec 21	85.8°F	82.9°F	84.5°F
Dec 22	85.8°F	83.0°F	84.5°F
Dec 23	85.9°F	83.1°F	84.6°F
Dec 24	85.8°F	83.4°F	84.5°F
Dec 25	85.8°F	83.5°F	84.5°F
Dec 26	85.7°F	83.4°F	84.4°F
Dec 27	85.5°F	83.2°F	84.2°F
Dec 28	85.5°F	84.3°F	84.2°F
Dec 29	85.5°F	85.0°F	84.2°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 288 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.