What is the current water temperature in Oranjemund?

Q: What is the current water temperature in Oranjemund?

As of now, in Oranjemund, the water temperature is 13.66°C. Swimming in water of this temperature is considered as extremely cold, and there's a substantial risk of hypothermia if exposed for more than a brief duration.

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Water temperature in Oranjemund

Detailed information about the current water temperature in Oranjemund. 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.

56.6

°F

May 24, 20:05

Trend:

decreasing

Yesterday:

57.6°F

Tomorrow:

56.6°F

Sunrise:

07:34

Sunset:

18:08

Day Length:

10 h. 34 min.

Oranjemund in May

Minimum:

54.8°F

Average:

60.7°F

Maximum:

66.9°F

Sea water temperature in Oranjemund today

As of now, in Oranjemund, the water temperature is 56.6°F. Swimming in water of this temperature is considered as extremely cold, and there's a substantial risk of hypothermia if exposed for more than a brief duration. Today's reading is 1.7°F higher 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 maximum temperature for this date. The maximum temperature recorded for this date was 58.0°F on 2018, while the historical minimum was 50.2°F on 2024.

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 56.7°F. Both minimum and maximum temperatures expected to be close to the average, offering a week of stable water conditions.

Daily water temperature in Oranjemund

Date	Current Year actual* / forecast**	last year	10 years average
May 10	58.3°F	56.4°F	56.2°F
May 11	57.9°F	56.0°F	55.8°F
May 12	58.0°F	56.1°F	55.8°F
May 13	56.0°F	56.1°F	55.8°F
May 14	55.2°F	55.4°F	55.2°F
May 15	53.3°F	55.5°F	54.8°F
May 16	55.9°F	55.2°F	55.3°F
May 17	57.2°F	53.6°F	55.2°F
May 18	59.4°F	53.7°F	55.9°F
May 19	59.6°F	53.1°F	55.5°F
May 20	59.0°F	52.2°F	55.5°F
May 21	56.9°F	51.2°F	55.3°F
May 22	57.7°F	52.1°F	55.7°F
May 23	57.6°F	53.7°F	55.7°F
May 24	56.6°F	50.2°F	54.9°F
May 25	56.6°F	51.6°F	54.8°F
May 26	56.4°F	51.7°F	54.7°F
May 27	56.7°F	52.3°F	55.0°F
May 28	56.8°F	53.0°F	55.0°F
May 29	57.3°F	54.4°F	55.5°F
May 30	56.8°F	54.2°F	55.1°F
May 31	56.5°F	54.6°F	54.7°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 Oranjemund by month

In an average year, Oranjemund offers no days when the water temperature is warm enough to swim comfortably.

The warmest water in Oranjemund was recorded on January 28, 2016, reaching a 68.9°F. While the coldest temperature occurred on September 15, 2022, dipping to 49.3°F. The average readings by season are 60.3°F in Winter, 57.3°F in Spring, 54.2°F in Summer, and 54.8°F in Autumn.