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Water temperature in Machala

Detailed information about the current water temperature in Machala. 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 Machala now

73.9

°F

October 17, 02:30

Trend:

stable

Yesterday:

73.8°F

Tomorrow:

73.3°F

Sunrise:

06:00

Sunset:

18:11

Day Length:

12 h. 11 min.

Machala in October

Minimum:

78.2°F

Average:

79.2°F

Maximum:

81.2°F

Sea water temperature in Machala today

As of now, in Machala, the water temperature is 73.9°F. It's safe to say that the water is comfortably warm for various water-related activities. Today's reading is 1.0°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 fall a bit.

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 77.9°F on 2023, while the historical minimum was 73.4°F on 2019.

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 shows a gradual cooling trend. The average temperature is expected to be 73.3°F, the minimum temperature may reach 73.2°F, and the maximum might stay at 73.5°F.

Daily water temperature in Machala

Date Current Year

actual* / forecast**

last year 10 years average
Oct 3 77.3°F 74.1°F 75.8°F
Oct 4 77.3°F 74.1°F 76.0°F
Oct 5 76.2°F 74.2°F 75.8°F
Oct 6 75.1°F 77.6°F 76.1°F
Oct 7 75.1°F 77.6°F 76.3°F
Oct 8 75.2°F 77.5°F 76.3°F
Oct 9 75.5°F 77.1°F 76.6°F
Oct 10 75.6°F 77.1°F 76.6°F
Oct 11 75.8°F 77.1°F 76.7°F
Oct 12 75.7°F 76.8°F 76.3°F
Oct 13 75.0°F 76.0°F 75.7°F
Oct 14 74.5°F 75.4°F 75.7°F
Oct 15 74.0°F 74.8°F 75.1°F
Oct 16 73.8°F 74.3°F 74.8°F
Oct 17 73.9°F 74.0°F 74.9°F
Oct 18 73.3°F 73.2°F 74.3°F
Oct 19 73.2°F 73.6°F 74.2°F
Oct 20 73.2°F 73.5°F 74.3°F
Oct 21 73.3°F 73.5°F 74.4°F
Oct 22 73.5°F 76.2°F 74.5°F
Oct 23 73.2°F 75.4°F 74.3°F
Oct 24 73.2°F 74.7°F 74.3°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 Machala by month

In Machala, the water temperature is comfortable for swimming all year round.
The warmest water in Machala was recorded on March 21, 2017, reaching a 85.0°F. While the coldest temperature occurred on September 21, 2022, dipping to 69.6°F. The average readings by season are 79.1°F in Winter, 80.7°F in Spring, 76.4°F in Summer, and 75.2°F in Autumn.