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Water temperature in Chennai

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

79.7

°F

December 16, 19:50

Trend:

decreasing

Yesterday:

79.9°F

Tomorrow:

79.7°F

Sunrise:

06:23

Sunset:

17:45

Day Length:

11 h. 22 min.

Chennai in December

Minimum:

78.7°F

Average:

80.0°F

Maximum:

81.1°F

Sea water temperature in Chennai today

As of now, in Chennai, the water temperature is 79.7°F. It's safe to say that the water is comfortably warm for various water-related activities. Today's reading is 1.3°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 slightly 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 82.1°F on 2015, while the historical minimum was 80.5°F on 2016.

Observations from the last two weeks indicate that the water temperature was in proximity to the lowest values recorded on those days in the past. The forecast for the upcoming week shows a gradual cooling trend. The average temperature is expected to be 79.3°F, the minimum temperature may reach 79.1°F, and the maximum might stay at 79.7°F.

Daily water temperature in Chennai

Date Current Year

actual* / forecast**

last year 10 years average
Dec 2 81.6°F 81.6°F 81.8°F
Dec 3 81.4°F 81.7°F 81.7°F
Dec 4 81.2°F 81.6°F 81.7°F
Dec 5 81.0°F 81.8°F 81.6°F
Dec 6 81.0°F 82.1°F 81.6°F
Dec 7 81.1°F 82.4°F 81.6°F
Dec 8 80.5°F 82.7°F 81.5°F
Dec 9 80.5°F 83.0°F 81.5°F
Dec 10 80.5°F 82.8°F 81.5°F
Dec 11 80.2°F 82.5°F 81.3°F
Dec 12 80.2°F 82.2°F 81.3°F
Dec 13 79.8°F 81.9°F 81.2°F
Dec 14 79.5°F 81.2°F 81.1°F
Dec 15 79.9°F 81.0°F 81.1°F
Dec 16 79.7°F 80.7°F 81.0°F
Dec 17 79.7°F 80.9°F 81.0°F
Dec 18 79.5°F 80.8°F 80.8°F
Dec 19 79.4°F 80.5°F 80.7°F
Dec 20 79.2°F 80.5°F 80.5°F
Dec 21 79.2°F 80.4°F 80.5°F
Dec 22 79.1°F 80.4°F 80.4°F
Dec 23 79.1°F 80.2°F 80.5°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 Chennai by month

In Chennai, the water temperature is comfortable for swimming all year round.
The warmest water in Chennai was recorded on May 23, 2024, reaching a 87.6°F. While the coldest temperature occurred on January 17, 2019, dipping to 78.2°F. The average readings by season are 80.8°F in Winter, 84.1°F in Spring, 84.1°F in Summer, and 84.3°F in Autumn.