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 15.14°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.

59.3

°F

December 3, 22:42

Trend:

decreasing

Yesterday:

59.6°F

Tomorrow:

59.0°F

Sunrise:

05:46

Sunset:

21:04

Day Length:

15 h. 18 min.

Timaru in December

Minimum:

58.9°F

Average:

62.2°F

Maximum:

65.6°F

Sea water temperature in Timaru today

As of now, in Timaru, the water temperature is 59.3°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 0.4°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 fall a bit.

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 65.2°F on 2017, while the historical minimum was 57.6°F on 2018.

latest data

last year

Over the past two weeks, the water temperature has closely aligned with historical averages for those days. Over the next week, the forecast shows a steady trend, with temperatures staying close to the average of 59.2°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
Nov 19	58.2°F	56.9°F	57.5°F
Nov 20	58.0°F	57.8°F	57.6°F
Nov 21	58.2°F	58.2°F	57.7°F
Nov 22	58.0°F	58.0°F	57.8°F
Nov 23	57.8°F	57.6°F	57.8°F
Nov 24	57.8°F	57.5°F	57.9°F
Nov 25	58.0°F	57.8°F	58.2°F
Nov 26	59.1°F	58.4°F	58.4°F
Nov 27	60.3°F	58.4°F	58.7°F
Nov 28	59.8°F	58.8°F	58.5°F
Nov 29	59.7°F	58.8°F	58.8°F
Nov 30	59.4°F	58.3°F	59.0°F
Dec 1	59.7°F	57.7°F	59.0°F
Dec 2	59.6°F	57.6°F	59.3°F
Dec 3	59.3°F	58.2°F	59.7°F
Dec 4	59.0°F	58.9°F	59.5°F
Dec 5	59.2°F	60.6°F	59.6°F
Dec 6	59.2°F	60.8°F	59.6°F
Dec 7	59.1°F	60.6°F	59.6°F
Dec 8	59.1°F	61.9°F	59.6°F
Dec 9	59.2°F	60.3°F	59.6°F
Dec 10	59.3°F	59.0°F	59.7°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, 48.8°F in Summer, and 53.4°F in Autumn.