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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.
Sea temperature in Shantou now

78.7

°F

May 24, 07:51

Trend:

decreasing

Yesterday:

79.0°F

Tomorrow:

78.6°F

Sunrise:

05:29

Sunset:

18:52

Day Length:

13 h. 23 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 78.7°F. It's safe to say that the water is comfortably warm for various water-related activities. Today's reading is 0.9°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 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 84.2°F on 2021, while the historical minimum was 76.5°F on 2017.

Over the last two weeks, the water temperature has stayed slightly lower 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 79.1°F, with minimum temperature starting at 78.6°F, while the maximum might reach 80.0°F.

Daily water temperature in Shantou

Date Current Year

actual* / forecast**

last year 10 years average
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 78.2°F
May 15 78.0°F 78.1°F 78.4°F
May 16 77.9°F 80.2°F 79.0°F
May 17 77.8°F 80.6°F 79.0°F
May 18 77.2°F 82.5°F 79.2°F
May 19 76.4°F 82.8°F 79.4°F
May 20 76.8°F 82.6°F 79.5°F
May 21 77.1°F 82.3°F 79.3°F
May 22 77.6°F 82.3°F 79.4°F
May 23 79.0°F 83.1°F 79.8°F
May 24 78.7°F 82.5°F 79.5°F
May 25 78.6°F 82.1°F 79.5°F
May 26 78.6°F 81.9°F 79.5°F
May 27 78.7°F 81.6°F 79.6°F
May 28 79.0°F 81.4°F 79.9°F
May 29 79.3°F 81.2°F 80.2°F
May 30 79.6°F 81.0°F 80.5°F
May 31 80.0°F 80.9°F 80.8°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.