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Water temperature in Tarawa

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

81.3

°F

February 5, 21:43

Trend:

stable

Yesterday:

81.4°F

Tomorrow:

81.3°F

Sunrise:

06:40

Sunset:

18:44

Day Length:

12 h. 4 min.

Tarawa in February

Minimum:

81.8°F

Average:

84.2°F

Maximum:

86.6°F

Sea water temperature in Tarawa today

As of now, in Tarawa, the water temperature is 81.3°F. It's safe to say that the water is comfortably warm for various water-related activities. Today's reading is 2.9°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 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 86.4°F on 2019, while the historical minimum was 81.6°F on 2021.

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 80.9°F, the minimum temperature may reach 80.6°F, and the maximum might stay at 81.3°F.

Daily water temperature in Tarawa

Date Current Year

actual* / forecast**

last year 10 years average
Jan 22 82.1°F 86.5°F 83.9°F
Jan 23 81.7°F 86.4°F 83.7°F
Jan 24 81.6°F 86.7°F 83.8°F
Jan 25 82.0°F 86.9°F 83.9°F
Jan 26 81.8°F 86.4°F 83.8°F
Jan 27 81.3°F 86.4°F 83.8°F
Jan 28 81.3°F 85.6°F 83.7°F
Jan 29 81.5°F 85.9°F 83.7°F
Jan 30 81.2°F 85.4°F 83.6°F
Jan 31 81.6°F 85.5°F 83.6°F
Feb 1 81.4°F 84.7°F 83.5°F
Feb 2 80.7°F 85.4°F 83.6°F
Feb 3 81.3°F 85.8°F 83.7°F
Feb 4 81.4°F 85.4°F 83.8°F
Feb 5 81.3°F 86.1°F 84.2°F
Feb 6 81.3°F 86.1°F 84.2°F
Feb 7 81.1°F 85.8°F 84.0°F
Feb 8 80.9°F 85.6°F 83.7°F
Feb 9 81.0°F 85.6°F 83.8°F
Feb 10 80.8°F 85.5°F 83.7°F
Feb 11 80.8°F 85.0°F 83.7°F
Feb 12 80.6°F 85.0°F 83.5°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 Tarawa by month

In Tarawa, the water temperature is comfortable for swimming all year round.
The warmest water in Tarawa was recorded on October 15, 2023, reaching a 88.6°F. While the coldest temperature occurred on January 23, 2021, dipping to 79.7°F. The average readings by season are 84.1°F in Winter, 84.1°F in Spring, 85.1°F in Summer, and 84.8°F in Autumn.