What is the current water temperature in Whyalla?

Q: What is the current water temperature in Whyalla?

As of now, in Whyalla, the water temperature is 12.3°C. Swimming in water of this temperature is considered as extremely cold, and there's a substantial risk of hypothermia if exposed for more than a brief duration.

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Water temperature in Whyalla

Detailed information about the current water temperature in Whyalla. 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.

54.1

°F

August 6, 00:26

Trend:

decreasing

Yesterday:

54.2°F

Tomorrow:

54.0°F

Sunrise:

07:07

Sunset:

17:45

Day Length:

10 h. 38 min.

Whyalla in August

Minimum:

69.6°F

Average:

73.4°F

Maximum:

75.6°F

Sea water temperature in Whyalla today

As of now, in Whyalla, the water temperature is 54.1°F. Swimming in water of this temperature is considered as extremely cold, and there's a substantial risk of hypothermia if exposed for more than a brief duration. Today's reading is 0.8°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

Today's reading indicates a minor change compared to the average water temperature of the last two weeks, but the overall trend remains steady. It is also close to the historical minimum temperature for this date. The maximum temperature recorded for this date was 55.9°F on 2023, while the historical minimum was 54.1°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 minimum recorded over the past years. Over the next week, the forecast shows a steady trend, with temperatures staying close to the average of 54.2°F. Both minimum and maximum temperatures expected to be close to the average, offering a week of stable water conditions.

Daily water temperature in Whyalla

Date	Current Year actual* / forecast**	last year	10 years average
Jul 23	54.6°F	54.4°F	54.7°F
Jul 24	54.7°F	55.0°F	54.8°F
Jul 25	54.8°F	55.4°F	54.9°F
Jul 26	54.5°F	55.1°F	54.9°F
Jul 27	54.2°F	55.0°F	54.8°F
Jul 28	54.0°F	55.0°F	54.7°F
Jul 29	54.1°F	54.7°F	54.8°F
Jul 30	54.1°F	54.5°F	54.9°F
Jul 31	53.5°F	54.4°F	54.8°F
Aug 1	54.0°F	54.4°F	54.8°F
Aug 2	54.0°F	55.1°F	55.0°F
Aug 3	53.6°F	55.0°F	54.9°F
Aug 4	54.2°F	55.0°F	55.0°F
Aug 5	54.2°F	54.9°F	55.1°F
Aug 6	54.1°F	54.8°F	55.0°F
Aug 7	54.0°F	55.1°F	54.8°F
Aug 8	54.1°F	55.3°F	55.0°F
Aug 9	54.3°F	55.0°F	55.1°F
Aug 10	54.3°F	55.0°F	55.1°F
Aug 11	54.3°F	55.0°F	55.1°F
Aug 12	54.2°F	54.9°F	55.0°F
Aug 13	54.3°F	55.0°F	55.1°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 Whyalla by month

In Whyalla, the months January through February offer comfortable swimming conditions, which amounts to 79 swimming days.

The warmest water in Whyalla was recorded on January 25, 2019, reaching a 78.9°F. While the coldest temperature occurred on July 28, 2015, dipping to 53.2°F. The average readings by season are 73.5°F in Winter, 68.5°F in Spring, 56.4°F in Summer, and 63.3°F in Autumn.