What is the current water temperature in Nkhata Bay?

As of now, in Nkhata Bay, the water temperature is 27.59°C. It's safe to say that the water is comfortably warm for various water-related activities.

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Water temperature in Nkhata Bay

Detailed information about the current water temperature in Nkhata Bay. 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.

81.7

°F

December 16, 00:10

Trend:

stable

Yesterday:

81.6°F

Tomorrow:

81.6°F

Sunrise:

05:14

Sunset:

18:02

Day Length:

12 h. 48 min.

Nkhata Bay in December

Minimum:

81.3°F

Average:

83.0°F

Maximum:

83.9°F

Water temperature in Nkhata Bay today

As of now, in Nkhata Bay, the water temperature is 81.7°F. It's safe to say that the water is comfortably warm for various water-related activities. Today's reading is 1.8°F lower than the average recorded on this particular day in recent years. The water temperature remains approximately unchanged from yesterday. According to the forecast, we expect the temperature to stay about the same.

Recent water 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 84.7°F on 2019, while the historical minimum was 82.1°F on 2022.

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. Over the next week, the forecast shows a steady trend, with temperatures staying close to the average of 81.5°F. Both minimum and maximum temperatures expected to be close to the average, offering a week of stable water conditions.

Daily water temperature in Nkhata Bay

Date	Current Year actual* / forecast**	last year	10 years average
Dec 2	83.8°F	83.1°F	82.8°F
Dec 3	83.7°F	82.9°F	82.7°F
Dec 4	83.4°F	82.9°F	82.9°F
Dec 5	83.2°F	82.5°F	82.7°F
Dec 6	83.2°F	82.3°F	82.8°F
Dec 7	83.4°F	82.3°F	82.9°F
Dec 8	83.6°F	82.5°F	82.9°F
Dec 9	84.1°F	82.1°F	83.0°F
Dec 10	83.4°F	82.9°F	83.1°F
Dec 11	83.3°F	83.6°F	83.3°F
Dec 12	83.2°F	83.8°F	83.3°F
Dec 13	83.1°F	84.4°F	83.4°F
Dec 14	83.0°F	84.8°F	83.5°F
Dec 15	81.6°F	84.4°F	83.5°F
Dec 16	81.7°F	84.2°F	83.5°F
Dec 17	81.6°F	84.4°F	83.4°F
Dec 18	81.6°F	84.4°F	83.4°F
Dec 19	81.5°F	83.9°F	83.4°F
Dec 20	81.2°F	84.6°F	83.1°F
Dec 21	81.4°F	84.3°F	83.2°F
Dec 22	81.5°F	85.1°F	83.3°F
Dec 23	81.6°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 Nkhata Bay by month

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

The warmest water in Nkhata Bay was recorded on February 25, 2016, reaching a 85.9°F. While the coldest temperature occurred on August 5, 2021, dipping to 74.3°F. The average readings by season are 83.2°F in Winter, 81.9°F in Spring, 76.8°F in Summer, and 79.3°F in Autumn.