What is the current water temperature in Timaru?

Q: What is the current water temperature in Timaru?

As of now, in Timaru, the water temperature is 9.94°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 Timaru

Detailed information about the current water temperature in Timaru. 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.

49.9

°F

September 3, 14:38

Trend:

stable

Yesterday:

49.9°F

Tomorrow:

50.1°F

Sunrise:

07:01

Sunset:

18:09

Day Length:

11 h. 8 min.

Timaru in September

Minimum:

59.5°F

Average:

62.0°F

Maximum:

63.9°F

Sea water temperature in Timaru today

As of now, in Timaru, the water temperature is 49.9°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 0.7°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 rise a bit.

Recent sea temperature and forecast

Today's reading indicates a minor change compared to the average water temperature of the last two weeks, but the overall trend remains steady. It is also close to the historical maximum temperature for this date. The maximum temperature recorded for this date was 50.0°F on 2024, while the historical minimum was 48.5°F on 2022.

latest data

last year

Observations from the last two weeks indicate that the water temperature was in proximity to the highest 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 50.1°F. Both minimum and maximum temperatures expected to be close to the average, offering a week of stable water conditions.

Daily water temperature in Timaru

Date	Current Year actual* / forecast**	last year	10 years average
Aug 20	50.0°F	48.6°F	48.1°F
Aug 21	49.8°F	48.6°F	48.1°F
Aug 22	50.2°F	48.3°F	48.2°F
Aug 23	49.6°F	48.4°F	48.3°F
Aug 24	49.5°F	48.0°F	48.3°F
Aug 25	49.7°F	48.4°F	48.3°F
Aug 26	49.3°F	48.3°F	48.5°F
Aug 27	50.4°F	48.0°F	48.7°F
Aug 28	49.6°F	48.2°F	48.7°F
Aug 29	49.7°F	48.7°F	49.0°F
Aug 30	50.5°F	49.2°F	49.0°F
Aug 31	50.1°F	49.1°F	49.0°F
Sep 1	49.8°F	50.0°F	49.2°F
Sep 2	49.9°F	49.8°F	49.2°F
Sep 3	49.9°F	49.5°F	49.2°F
Sep 4	50.1°F	49.8°F	49.4°F
Sep 5	50.2°F	50.1°F	49.5°F
Sep 6	50.2°F	50.4°F	49.5°F
Sep 7	50.2°F	50.3°F	49.5°F
Sep 8	50.0°F	50.1°F	49.4°F
Sep 9	50.2°F	49.9°F	49.5°F
Sep 10	50.1°F	49.7°F	49.5°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 Timaru by month

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

The warmest water in Timaru was recorded on January 31, 2018, reaching a 69.8°F. While the coldest temperature occurred on August 6, 2024, dipping to 45.9°F. The average readings by season are 62.3°F in Winter, 58.2°F in Spring, 49.0°F in Summer, and 53.5°F in Autumn.