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 16.65°C. Swimming in water of this temperature is generally concidered to be cool, and most people won't really enjoy it.

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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.

62.0

°F

January 22, 14:41

Trend:

increasing

Yesterday:

61.6°F

Tomorrow:

62.2°F

Sunrise:

06:18

Sunset:

21:14

Day Length:

14 h. 56 min.

Timaru in January

Minimum:

61.1°F

Average:

62.1°F

Maximum:

63.0°F

Sea water temperature in Timaru today

As of now, in Timaru, the water temperature is 62.0°F. Swimming in water of this temperature is generally concidered to be cool, and most people won't really enjoy it. Today's reading is 1.5°F lower than the average recorded on this particular day in recent years. Since yesterday, there was a slight increase in temperature. This indicates a warming trend over the past day. According to the forecast, we expect the temperature to rise a bit.

Recent sea 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 also aligns closely with the historical average temperature for this date, indicating a typical climate pattern. The maximum temperature recorded for this date was 66.6°F on 2018, while the historical minimum was 60.3°F on 2017.

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 62.1°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
Jan 8	64.3°F	59.7°F	62.1°F
Jan 9	63.8°F	59.8°F	62.0°F
Jan 10	63.6°F	59.7°F	62.3°F
Jan 11	64.8°F	59.1°F	62.5°F
Jan 12	63.8°F	58.9°F	62.4°F
Jan 13	63.1°F	59.1°F	62.5°F
Jan 14	63.1°F	59.5°F	62.4°F
Jan 15	62.9°F	59.7°F	62.5°F
Jan 16	62.8°F	59.6°F	62.7°F
Jan 17	62.7°F	58.7°F	62.8°F
Jan 18	62.5°F	60.3°F	63.0°F
Jan 19	61.7°F	60.5°F	63.1°F
Jan 20	63.3°F	59.8°F	63.3°F
Jan 21	61.6°F	60.2°F	63.1°F
Jan 22	62.0°F	61.2°F	63.4°F
Jan 23	62.2°F	62.4°F	63.6°F
Jan 24	62.1°F	62.3°F	63.6°F
Jan 25	62.2°F	62.3°F	63.6°F
Jan 26	61.9°F	62.2°F	63.4°F
Jan 27	61.9°F	62.5°F	63.4°F
Jan 28	62.2°F	62.8°F	63.6°F
Jan 29	62.2°F	63.2°F	63.6°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 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 62.4°F in Winter, 58.2°F in Spring, 48.9°F in Summer, and 53.5°F in Autumn.