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 10.31°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.

50.6

°F

September 19, 01:47

Trend:

stable

Yesterday:

50.7°F

Tomorrow:

50.7°F

Sunrise:

06:31

Sunset:

18:27

Day Length:

11 h. 56 min.

Timaru in September

Minimum:

59.5°F

Average:

61.7°F

Maximum:

63.9°F

Sea water temperature in Timaru today

As of now, in Timaru, the water temperature is 50.6°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 0.6°F higher 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

The water temperature today is above average for the last two weeks, showing a small increase in temperature. It is also close to the historical maximum temperature for this date. The maximum temperature recorded for this date was 50.6°F on 2018, while the historical minimum was 48.9°F on 2015.

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 51.2°F, with minimum temperature starting at 50.7°F, while the maximum might reach 51.7°F.

Daily water temperature in Timaru

Date	Current Year actual* / forecast**	last year	10 years average
Sep 5	50.1°F	49.6°F	49.4°F
Sep 6	50.4°F	49.6°F	49.3°F
Sep 7	50.3°F	49.6°F	49.3°F
Sep 8	50.1°F	49.5°F	49.2°F
Sep 9	49.9°F	50.6°F	49.4°F
Sep 10	49.7°F	49.7°F	49.4°F
Sep 11	49.7°F	49.6°F	49.4°F
Sep 12	49.8°F	49.5°F	49.5°F
Sep 13	50.1°F	49.5°F	49.5°F
Sep 14	50.0°F	49.6°F	49.6°F
Sep 15	50.6°F	49.7°F	49.7°F
Sep 16	51.4°F	49.7°F	49.9°F
Sep 17	51.3°F	49.6°F	50.1°F
Sep 18	50.7°F	49.7°F	50.1°F
Sep 19	50.6°F	49.7°F	49.9°F
Sep 20	50.7°F	49.7°F	50.1°F
Sep 21	50.9°F	50.1°F	50.3°F
Sep 22	51.0°F	50.2°F	50.3°F
Sep 23	51.2°F	50.6°F	50.5°F
Sep 24	51.3°F	50.9°F	50.6°F
Sep 25	51.6°F	50.6°F	51.0°F
Sep 26	51.7°F	51.2°F	51.0°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 53.3°F in Autumn.