What is the current water temperature in Kota Bharu?

As of now, in Kota Bharu, 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 Kota Bharu

Detailed information about the current water temperature in Kota Bharu. 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

January 18, 17:26

Trend:

increasing

Yesterday:

81.6°F

Tomorrow:

81.7°F

Sunrise:

07:27

Sunset:

19:16

Day Length:

11 h. 49 min.

Kota Bharu in January

Minimum:

81.6°F

Average:

82.3°F

Maximum:

83.0°F

Sea water temperature in Kota Bharu today

As of now, in Kota Bharu, 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 0.6°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 closely matches the previous two weeks' average, indicating a stable trend. It is also close to the historical minimum temperature for this date. The maximum temperature recorded for this date was 84.0°F on 2016, while the historical minimum was 81.3°F on 2018.

latest data

last year

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. Over the next week, the forecast shows a steady trend, with temperatures staying close to the average of 81.9°F. Both minimum and maximum temperatures expected to be close to the average, offering a week of stable water conditions.

Daily water temperature in Kota Bharu

Date	Current Year actual* / forecast**	last year	10 years average
Jan 4	81.6°F	83.3°F	82.1°F
Jan 5	81.7°F	83.1°F	82.0°F
Jan 6	81.7°F	83.0°F	82.1°F
Jan 7	81.8°F	83.1°F	82.2°F
Jan 8	82.0°F	83.1°F	82.3°F
Jan 9	81.7°F	83.1°F	82.4°F
Jan 10	81.6°F	83.2°F	82.3°F
Jan 11	81.6°F	83.1°F	82.3°F
Jan 12	81.5°F	83.0°F	82.4°F
Jan 13	81.5°F	82.9°F	82.5°F
Jan 14	81.5°F	82.9°F	82.5°F
Jan 15	81.5°F	82.8°F	82.4°F
Jan 16	81.6°F	82.8°F	82.5°F
Jan 17	81.6°F	82.6°F	82.3°F
Jan 18	81.7°F	82.3°F	82.3°F
Jan 19	81.7°F	82.3°F	82.3°F
Jan 20	81.8°F	82.3°F	82.4°F
Jan 21	81.8°F	81.5°F	82.4°F
Jan 22	81.9°F	81.6°F	82.5°F
Jan 23	81.9°F	81.8°F	82.6°F
Jan 24	82.0°F	81.8°F	82.7°F
Jan 25	82.0°F	81.9°F	82.6°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 Kota Bharu by month

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

The warmest water in Kota Bharu was recorded on May 6, 2024, reaching a 89.0°F. While the coldest temperature occurred on January 5, 2018, dipping to 81.1°F. The average readings by season are 82.7°F in Winter, 85.8°F in Spring, 86.2°F in Summer, and 85.0°F in Autumn.