What is the current water temperature in Karonga?

Q: What is the current water temperature in Karonga?

As of now, in Karonga, the water temperature is 28.1°C. Swimming in water of this temperature is considered highly warm and would be enjoyable for everyone. At this temperature, you can comfortably engage in water-based activities for extended periods without experiencing discomfort.

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Water temperature in Karonga

Detailed information about the current water temperature in Karonga. 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.

82.6

°F

December 16, 00:15

Trend:

stable

Yesterday:

82.4°F

Tomorrow:

82.4°F

Sunrise:

05:19

Sunset:

18:01

Day Length:

12 h. 42 min.

Karonga in December

Minimum:

82.2°F

Average:

83.4°F

Maximum:

84.0°F

Water temperature in Karonga today

As of now, in Karonga, the water temperature is 82.6°F. Swimming in water of this temperature is considered highly warm and would be enjoyable for everyone. At this temperature, you can comfortably engage in water-based activities for extended periods without experiencing discomfort. Today's reading is 1.0°F lower than the average recorded on this particular day in recent years. Since yesterday, there was a slight increase in temperature. This indicates a warming trend over the past day. According to the forecast, we expect the temperature to fall a bit.

Recent water 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 85.7°F on 2024, while the historical minimum was 82.2°F on 2018.

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 maximum recorded over the past years. Over the next week, the forecast shows a steady trend, with temperatures staying close to the average of 82.3°F. Both minimum and maximum temperatures expected to be close to the average, offering a week of stable water conditions.

Daily water temperature in Karonga

Date	Current Year actual* / forecast**	last year	10 years average
Dec 2	83.6°F	83.5°F	82.8°F
Dec 3	83.6°F	82.5°F	82.7°F
Dec 4	83.1°F	82.4°F	82.6°F
Dec 5	83.0°F	83.6°F	82.9°F
Dec 6	83.2°F	83.4°F	83.0°F
Dec 7	82.9°F	83.3°F	83.0°F
Dec 8	83.2°F	83.2°F	83.0°F
Dec 9	83.1°F	82.5°F	82.9°F
Dec 10	83.5°F	83.1°F	83.0°F
Dec 11	83.5°F	83.7°F	83.1°F
Dec 12	83.4°F	84.1°F	83.1°F
Dec 13	83.2°F	84.5°F	83.2°F
Dec 14	82.5°F	84.0°F	83.2°F
Dec 15	82.4°F	84.8°F	83.4°F
Dec 16	82.6°F	85.7°F	83.6°F
Dec 17	82.4°F	84.3°F	83.4°F
Dec 18	82.4°F	84.9°F	83.4°F
Dec 19	82.3°F	84.6°F	83.3°F
Dec 20	82.2°F	84.9°F	83.2°F
Dec 21	82.4°F	84.7°F	83.3°F
Dec 22	82.3°F	84.6°F	83.3°F
Dec 23	82.5°F	84.9°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.

Water temperature in Karonga by month

In Karonga, the water temperature is comfortable for swimming all year round.

The warmest water in Karonga was recorded on March 14, 2024, reaching a 85.8°F. While the coldest temperature occurred on August 6, 2021, dipping to 75.3°F. The average readings by season are 83.3°F in Winter, 82.6°F in Spring, 78.0°F in Summer, and 79.7°F in Autumn.