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 21.03°C. Swimming in water of this temperature is seen as relatively warm and enjoyable for some individuals, although many might find it slightly too cool.

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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.

69.9

°F

December 23, 18:07

Trend:

decreasing

Yesterday:

70.6°F

Tomorrow:

69.6°F

Sunrise:

06:59

Sunset:

17:45

Day Length:

10 h. 46 min.

Sha Tin in December

Minimum:

63.1°F

Average:

65.7°F

Maximum:

68.3°F

Sea water temperature in Sha Tin today

As of now, in Sha Tin, the water temperature is 69.9°F. Swimming in water of this temperature is seen as relatively warm and enjoyable for some individuals, although many might find it slightly too cool. Today's reading is 2.3°F higher 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 slightly varies from the average of the past two weeks. It is also close to the historical maximum temperature for this date. The maximum temperature recorded for this date was 69.4°F on 2016, while the historical minimum was 64.5°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 69.3°F, the minimum temperature may reach 68.8°F, and the maximum might stay at 69.6°F.

Daily water temperature in Sha Tin

Date	Current Year actual* / forecast**	last year	10 years average
Dec 9	70.3°F	70.8°F	70.9°F
Dec 10	71.1°F	70.6°F	70.4°F
Dec 11	70.8°F	70.1°F	70.3°F
Dec 12	70.4°F	70.5°F	70.2°F
Dec 13	70.7°F	71.7°F	70.3°F
Dec 14	70.5°F	71.6°F	70.0°F
Dec 15	69.7°F	70.8°F	69.7°F
Dec 16	69.2°F	70.4°F	69.7°F
Dec 17	68.4°F	68.8°F	69.3°F
Dec 18	68.6°F	68.7°F	69.1°F
Dec 19	68.9°F	68.4°F	68.8°F
Dec 20	69.2°F	67.5°F	68.2°F
Dec 21	70.1°F	66.0°F	68.3°F
Dec 22	70.6°F	66.8°F	68.0°F
Dec 23	69.9°F	66.8°F	67.6°F
Dec 24	69.6°F	66.6°F	67.3°F
Dec 25	69.5°F	66.5°F	67.2°F
Dec 26	69.5°F	66.3°F	67.3°F
Dec 27	69.5°F	66.1°F	67.2°F
Dec 28	69.2°F	66.1°F	66.9°F
Dec 29	69.1°F	66.3°F	66.8°F
Dec 30	68.8°F	65.2°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 226 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, 83.7°F in Summer, and 80.4°F in Autumn.

Popular neighboring cities and resorts

City	Water temperature*	Distance**
Kowloon	69.8°F	5mi
Tseung Kwan O	69.6°F	6mi
Victoria	69.8°F	7mi
Central	69.6°F	7mi
Hong Kong	69.6°F	7mi
Shenzhen	71.1°F	13mi
Tuen Mun	71.0°F	13mi
Zhuhai	70.5°F	40mi
Macau	70.6°F	43mi
Dongguan	69.2°F	52mi

* current water temperature in this city

** straight line distance from Sha Tin