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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.
Sea temperature in Timaru now

60.7

°F

January 29, 19:10

Trend:

stable

Yesterday:

60.7°F

Tomorrow:

61.1°F

Sunrise:

06:28

Sunset:

21:08

Day Length:

14 h. 40 min.

Timaru in February

Minimum:

61.1°F

Average:

62.1°F

Maximum:

62.9°F

Sea water temperature in Timaru today

As of now, in Timaru, the water temperature is 60.7°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 3.0°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 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 is also close to the historical minimum temperature for this date. The maximum temperature recorded for this date was 69.3°F on 2018, while the historical minimum was 60.8°F on 2017.

Over the last two weeks, the water temperature has stayed slightly lower than historical averages for those days. The forecast for the upcoming week suggests a gradual increase. The average temperature is expected to rise up to 61.3°F, with minimum temperature starting at 61.1°F, while the maximum might reach 61.5°F.

Daily water temperature in Timaru

Date Current Year

actual* / forecast**

last year 10 years average
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 63.0°F
Jan 22 61.2°F 61.2°F 63.2°F
Jan 23 61.1°F 62.4°F 63.4°F
Jan 24 61.5°F 62.3°F 63.4°F
Jan 25 61.3°F 62.3°F 63.4°F
Jan 26 61.6°F 62.2°F 63.2°F
Jan 27 61.3°F 62.5°F 63.2°F
Jan 28 60.7°F 62.8°F 63.6°F
Jan 29 60.7°F 63.2°F 63.6°F
Jan 30 61.1°F 63.1°F 64.0°F
Jan 31 61.5°F 63.1°F 64.4°F
Feb 1 61.3°F 62.8°F 64.2°F
Feb 2 61.3°F 64.0°F 64.3°F
Feb 3 61.2°F 63.6°F 64.2°F
Feb 4 61.3°F 63.3°F 64.3°F
Feb 5 61.4°F 63.5°F 64.3°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.