What is the current water temperature in Shantou?

Q: What is the current water temperature in Shantou?

As of now, in Shantou, the water temperature is 17.26°C. Swimming in water of this temperature is generally concidered to be cool, and most people won't really enjoy it.

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Water temperature in Shantou

Detailed information about the current water temperature in Shantou. 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.

63.1

°F

December 22, 13:41

Trend:

stable

Yesterday:

63.4°F

Tomorrow:

63.1°F

Sunrise:

06:51

Sunset:

17:33

Day Length:

10 h. 42 min.

Shantou in December

Minimum:

61.8°F

Average:

63.8°F

Maximum:

66.3°F

Sea water temperature in Shantou today

As of now, in Shantou, the water temperature is 63.1°F. Swimming in water of this temperature is generally concidered to be cool, and most people won't really enjoy it. Today's reading is 2.7°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 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 67.7°F on 2018, while the historical minimum was 62.3°F on 2017.

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. The forecast for the upcoming week shows a gradual cooling trend. The average temperature is expected to be 62.5°F, the minimum temperature may reach 62.0°F, and the maximum might stay at 63.1°F.

Daily water temperature in Shantou

Date	Current Year actual* / forecast**	last year	10 years average
Dec 8	71.0°F	68.6°F	68.8°F
Dec 9	70.7°F	68.7°F	68.6°F
Dec 10	70.2°F	68.0°F	68.2°F
Dec 11	69.9°F	65.3°F	68.0°F
Dec 12	69.9°F	68.6°F	68.2°F
Dec 13	69.2°F	68.1°F	68.2°F
Dec 14	68.7°F	69.1°F	68.1°F
Dec 15	68.0°F	68.9°F	67.7°F
Dec 16	67.8°F	70.3°F	67.6°F
Dec 17	66.1°F	69.9°F	67.2°F
Dec 18	65.9°F	68.5°F	66.8°F
Dec 19	65.7°F	69.5°F	66.6°F
Dec 20	63.9°F	68.6°F	65.8°F
Dec 21	63.4°F	68.7°F	66.2°F
Dec 22	63.1°F	67.2°F	65.8°F
Dec 23	63.1°F	66.9°F	65.8°F
Dec 24	62.9°F	65.4°F	65.7°F
Dec 25	62.7°F	65.5°F	65.5°F
Dec 26	62.6°F	65.4°F	65.3°F
Dec 27	62.4°F	65.4°F	65.2°F
Dec 28	62.1°F	65.3°F	64.9°F
Dec 29	62.0°F	63.9°F	64.7°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 Shantou by month

In Shantou, the months May through November offer comfortable swimming conditions, which amounts to 215 swimming days.

The warmest water in Shantou was recorded on July 25, 2023, reaching a 88.8°F. While the coldest temperature occurred on January 19, 2021, dipping to 58.5°F. The average readings by season are 64.9°F in Winter, 72.3°F in Spring, 83.2°F in Summer, and 78.9°F in Autumn.