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 13.36°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.

56.0

°F

October 22, 18:06

Trend:

increasing

Yesterday:

55.7°F

Tomorrow:

56.3°F

Sunrise:

06:32

Sunset:

20:08

Day Length:

13 h. 36 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 56.0°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 1.9°F higher 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 notably higher than the average recorded over the past two weeks, indicating a significant warming trend. It is also close to the historical maximum temperature for this date. The maximum temperature recorded for this date was 56.4°F on 2018, while the historical minimum was 52.9°F on 2022.

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. The forecast for the upcoming week suggests a gradual increase. The average temperature is expected to rise up to 56.7°F, with minimum temperature starting at 56.3°F, while the maximum might reach 57.0°F.

Daily water temperature in Timaru

Date	Current Year actual* / forecast**	last year	10 years average
Oct 8	54.0°F	51.5°F	51.9°F
Oct 9	54.0°F	51.4°F	52.3°F
Oct 10	53.5°F	52.4°F	52.4°F
Oct 11	53.5°F	53.2°F	52.6°F
Oct 12	54.8°F	53.7°F	52.9°F
Oct 13	55.2°F	53.4°F	52.7°F
Oct 14	55.1°F	53.3°F	52.8°F
Oct 15	55.0°F	53.2°F	52.7°F
Oct 16	54.2°F	53.4°F	52.8°F
Oct 17	53.4°F	53.0°F	52.8°F
Oct 18	53.4°F	53.5°F	53.0°F
Oct 19	54.3°F	54.0°F	53.3°F
Oct 20	54.4°F	54.8°F	53.9°F
Oct 21	55.7°F	54.5°F	53.8°F
Oct 22	56.0°F	54.2°F	54.1°F
Oct 23	56.3°F	54.9°F	54.3°F
Oct 24	56.5°F	54.6°F	54.6°F
Oct 25	56.9°F	54.7°F	55.0°F
Oct 26	57.0°F	54.8°F	55.1°F
Oct 27	56.8°F	54.5°F	54.8°F
Oct 28	56.8°F	54.3°F	54.8°F
Oct 29	56.7°F	54.3°F	54.8°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.