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 8.78°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.

47.8

°F

July 30, 09:59

Trend:

stable

Yesterday:

48.1°F

Tomorrow:

47.9°F

Sunrise:

07:54

Sunset:

17:30

Day Length:

9 h. 36 min.

Timaru in August

Minimum:

59.7°F

Average:

62.1°F

Maximum:

64.3°F

Sea water temperature in Timaru today

As of now, in Timaru, the water temperature is 47.8°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 about the same as 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

Today's water temperature is slightly 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 48.5°F on 2016, while the historical minimum was 47.0°F on 2020.

latest data

last year

Over the last two weeks, the water temperature has stayed slightly above than historical averages for those days. Over the next week, the forecast shows a steady trend, with temperatures staying close to the average of 47.9°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
Jul 16	48.9°F	48.8°F	48.1°F
Jul 17	49.1°F	48.4°F	48.0°F
Jul 18	48.6°F	48.5°F	47.9°F
Jul 19	49.0°F	48.4°F	48.1°F
Jul 20	48.5°F	48.2°F	48.0°F
Jul 21	48.6°F	48.0°F	48.1°F
Jul 22	48.8°F	47.8°F	48.1°F
Jul 23	49.0°F	47.6°F	48.2°F
Jul 24	48.1°F	47.5°F	48.0°F
Jul 25	48.7°F	47.2°F	48.1°F
Jul 26	48.6°F	47.4°F	48.1°F
Jul 27	48.1°F	47.4°F	48.1°F
Jul 28	48.3°F	47.4°F	48.0°F
Jul 29	48.1°F	47.4°F	47.9°F
Jul 30	47.8°F	47.1°F	47.6°F
Jul 31	47.9°F	48.2°F	47.7°F
Aug 1	48.0°F	48.4°F	47.8°F
Aug 2	48.0°F	48.1°F	47.8°F
Aug 3	48.0°F	48.4°F	47.9°F
Aug 4	47.9°F	47.7°F	47.7°F
Aug 5	47.9°F	46.6°F	47.7°F
Aug 6	47.7°F	46.7°F	47.5°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.