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 11.01°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.

51.8

°F

October 1, 17:22

Trend:

increasing

Yesterday:

51.7°F

Tomorrow:

51.9°F

Sunrise:

07:09

Sunset:

19:42

Day Length:

12 h. 33 min.

Timaru in October

Minimum:

59.7°F

Average:

62.3°F

Maximum:

65.4°F

Sea water temperature in Timaru today

As of now, in Timaru, the water temperature is 51.8°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 0.3°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

The water temperature today is above average for the last two weeks, showing a small increase in temperature. It also aligns closely with the historical average temperature for this date, indicating a typical climate pattern. The maximum temperature recorded for this date was 52.4°F on 2017, while the historical minimum was 50.6°F on 2019.

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 52.0°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
Sep 17	51.1°F	51.3°F	50.3°F
Sep 18	51.0°F	50.7°F	50.3°F
Sep 19	51.1°F	50.6°F	50.2°F
Sep 20	51.7°F	50.5°F	50.4°F
Sep 21	52.0°F	50.5°F	50.6°F
Sep 22	51.6°F	50.0°F	50.6°F
Sep 23	51.5°F	51.1°F	50.8°F
Sep 24	51.4°F	50.9°F	50.9°F
Sep 25	50.9°F	51.2°F	51.2°F
Sep 26	51.5°F	51.3°F	51.3°F
Sep 27	51.3°F	50.9°F	51.2°F
Sep 28	51.7°F	51.7°F	51.2°F
Sep 29	51.5°F	51.4°F	51.4°F
Sep 30	51.7°F	51.9°F	51.4°F
Oct 1	51.8°F	51.5°F	51.5°F
Oct 2	51.9°F	51.4°F	51.6°F
Oct 3	51.8°F	51.3°F	51.5°F
Oct 4	52.0°F	51.4°F	51.7°F
Oct 5	51.9°F	51.4°F	51.6°F
Oct 6	52.0°F	51.2°F	51.7°F
Oct 7	52.1°F	51.5°F	51.7°F
Oct 8	52.1°F	51.5°F	51.7°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 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.