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 17.48°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.

63.5

°F

January 31, 16:05

Trend:

stable

Yesterday:

63.1°F

Tomorrow:

63.2°F

Sunrise:

06:31

Sunset:

21:05

Day Length:

14 h. 34 min.

Timaru in February

Minimum:

61.0°F

Average:

62.1°F

Maximum:

62.9°F

Sea water temperature in Timaru today

As of now, in Timaru, the water temperature is 63.5°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 1.0°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 fall 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 also aligns closely with the historical average temperature for this date, indicating a typical climate pattern. The maximum temperature recorded for this date was 69.8°F on 2018, while the historical minimum was 61.6°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 minimum recorded over the past years. Over the next week, the forecast shows a steady trend, with temperatures staying close to the average of 63.1°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 17	58.7°F	63.5°F	62.8°F
Jan 18	60.3°F	63.2°F	63.0°F
Jan 19	60.5°F	63.5°F	63.2°F
Jan 20	59.8°F	65.1°F	63.2°F
Jan 21	60.2°F	64.4°F	63.0°F
Jan 22	61.2°F	65.6°F	63.3°F
Jan 23	62.4°F	64.9°F	63.6°F
Jan 24	62.3°F	64.7°F	63.6°F
Jan 25	62.3°F	64.5°F	63.6°F
Jan 26	62.2°F	64.2°F	63.4°F
Jan 27	62.5°F	64.3°F	63.4°F
Jan 28	62.8°F	63.3°F	63.6°F
Jan 29	63.2°F	63.2°F	63.6°F
Jan 30	63.1°F	64.0°F	64.1°F
Jan 31	63.5°F	64.5°F	64.5°F
Feb 1	63.2°F	64.5°F	64.3°F
Feb 2	63.3°F	64.2°F	64.4°F
Feb 3	63.2°F	64.2°F	64.3°F
Feb 4	63.3°F	63.8°F	64.3°F
Feb 5	63.3°F	63.7°F	64.3°F
Feb 6	62.9°F	63.7°F	63.9°F
Feb 7	62.6°F	63.7°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 62.3°F in Winter, 58.1°F in Spring, 48.8°F in Summer, and 53.3°F in Autumn.