What is the current water temperature in Sha Tin?

Q: What is the current water temperature in Sha Tin?

As of now, in Sha Tin, the water temperature is 18.62°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 Sha Tin

Detailed information about the current water temperature in Sha Tin. 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.

65.5

°F

December 22, 13:46

Trend:

decreasing

Yesterday:

66.0°F

Tomorrow:

65.4°F

Sunrise:

06:59

Sunset:

17:45

Day Length:

10 h. 46 min.

Sha Tin in December

Minimum:

62.7°F

Average:

65.6°F

Maximum:

68.3°F

Sea water temperature in Sha Tin today

As of now, in Sha Tin, the water temperature is 65.5°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 2.0°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 69.8°F on 2018, while the historical minimum was 64.6°F on 2017.

latest data

last year

Over the past two weeks, the water temperature has closely aligned with historical averages for those days. The forecast for the upcoming week shows a gradual cooling trend. The average temperature is expected to be 64.9°F, the minimum temperature may reach 64.5°F, and the maximum might stay at 65.4°F.

Daily water temperature in Sha Tin

Date	Current Year actual* / forecast**	last year	10 years average
Dec 8	71.2°F	72.4°F	71.3°F
Dec 9	70.8°F	72.8°F	70.8°F
Dec 10	70.6°F	72.2°F	70.2°F
Dec 11	70.1°F	73.3°F	70.1°F
Dec 12	70.5°F	73.0°F	70.0°F
Dec 13	71.7°F	72.7°F	70.0°F
Dec 14	71.6°F	72.2°F	69.7°F
Dec 15	70.8°F	72.1°F	69.5°F
Dec 16	70.4°F	73.4°F	69.5°F
Dec 17	68.8°F	73.1°F	69.1°F
Dec 18	68.7°F	72.8°F	68.9°F
Dec 19	68.4°F	72.4°F	68.6°F
Dec 20	67.5°F	71.6°F	67.9°F
Dec 21	66.0°F	70.0°F	68.0°F
Dec 22	65.5°F	69.5°F	67.6°F
Dec 23	65.4°F	69.2°F	67.4°F
Dec 24	65.1°F	68.3°F	67.1°F
Dec 25	65.0°F	68.3°F	67.1°F
Dec 26	65.1°F	67.6°F	67.1°F
Dec 27	64.9°F	67.3°F	67.0°F
Dec 28	64.6°F	66.9°F	66.7°F
Dec 29	64.5°F	66.8°F	66.5°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 Sha Tin by month

In Sha Tin, the months May through November offer comfortable swimming conditions, which amounts to 227 swimming days.

The warmest water in Sha Tin was recorded on July 28, 2023, reaching a 88.7°F. While the coldest temperature occurred on January 31, 2023, dipping to 60.7°F. The average readings by season are 66.9°F in Winter, 73.3°F in Spring, 83.8°F in Summer, and 80.3°F in Autumn.

Popular neighboring cities and resorts

City	Water temperature*	Distance**
Kowloon	65.8°F	5mi
Tseung Kwan O	65.6°F	6mi
Victoria	66.2°F	7mi
Central	66.1°F	7mi
Hong Kong	66.1°F	7mi
Shenzhen	64.6°F	13mi
Tuen Mun	65.4°F	13mi
Zhuhai	60.7°F	40mi
Macau	60.7°F	43mi
Dongguan	62.8°F	52mi

* current water temperature in this city

** straight line distance from Sha Tin