What is the current water temperature in Shantou?

As of now, in Shantou, the water temperature is 25.47°C. It's safe to say that the water is comfortably warm for various water-related activities.

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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.

77.8

°F

May 15, 03:20

Trend:

increasing

Yesterday:

77.7°F

Tomorrow:

78.6°F

Sunrise:

05:32

Sunset:

18:47

Day Length:

13 h. 15 min.

Shantou in May

Minimum:

62.1°F

Average:

64.7°F

Maximum:

66.7°F

Sea water temperature in Shantou today

As of now, in Shantou, the water temperature is 77.8°F. It's safe to say that the water is comfortably warm for various water-related activities. Today's reading is 0.5°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 rise a bit.

Recent sea temperature and forecast

Today's water temperature is notably higher than the average recorded over the past two weeks, indicating a significant warming trend. 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 82.8°F on 2021, while the historical minimum was 76.6°F on 2024.

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. The forecast for the upcoming week suggests a gradual increase. The average temperature is expected to rise up to 78.9°F, with minimum temperature starting at 78.6°F, while the maximum might reach 79.3°F.

Daily water temperature in Shantou

Date	Current Year actual* / forecast**	last year	10 years average
May 1	76.4°F	75.3°F	75.7°F
May 2	76.0°F	75.6°F	76.0°F
May 3	75.6°F	75.7°F	76.2°F
May 4	76.3°F	77.4°F	76.7°F
May 5	76.1°F	77.4°F	77.1°F
May 6	75.9°F	77.5°F	77.3°F
May 7	75.5°F	77.7°F	77.5°F
May 8	76.6°F	76.8°F	77.7°F
May 9	76.5°F	77.1°F	78.0°F
May 10	76.4°F	77.1°F	78.0°F
May 11	76.0°F	77.1°F	78.0°F
May 12	76.8°F	76.8°F	77.7°F
May 13	77.1°F	76.9°F	78.0°F
May 14	77.7°F	76.4°F	78.3°F
May 15	77.8°F	78.1°F	78.4°F
May 16	78.6°F	80.2°F	79.1°F
May 17	78.6°F	80.6°F	79.1°F
May 18	78.9°F	82.5°F	79.4°F
May 19	79.2°F	82.8°F	79.7°F
May 20	79.3°F	82.6°F	79.8°F
May 21	79.1°F	82.3°F	79.6°F
May 22	79.1°F	82.3°F	79.6°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 217 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 64.8°F in Winter, 72.6°F in Spring, 83.6°F in Summer, and 79.2°F in Autumn.