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 14.6°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.

58.3

°F

November 23, 19:40

Trend:

stable

Yesterday:

58.4°F

Tomorrow:

58.4°F

Sunrise:

05:51

Sunset:

20:52

Day Length:

15 h. 1 min.

Timaru in November

Minimum:

59.1°F

Average:

62.3°F

Maximum:

64.7°F

Sea water temperature in Timaru today

As of now, in Timaru, the water temperature is 58.3°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 0.5°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 also aligns closely with the historical average temperature for this date, indicating a typical climate pattern. The maximum temperature recorded for this date was 60.3°F on 2017, while the historical minimum was 55.4°F on 2015.

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 maximum recorded over the past years. The forecast for the upcoming week suggests a gradual increase. The average temperature is expected to rise up to 59.0°F, with minimum temperature starting at 58.4°F, while the maximum might reach 59.5°F.

Daily water temperature in Timaru

Date	Current Year actual* / forecast**	last year	10 years average
Nov 9	57.3°F	57.2°F	56.3°F
Nov 10	57.8°F	57.3°F	56.4°F
Nov 11	57.7°F	57.5°F	56.6°F
Nov 12	58.4°F	57.7°F	56.8°F
Nov 13	58.2°F	58.0°F	57.0°F
Nov 14	58.9°F	58.2°F	57.3°F
Nov 15	57.9°F	57.0°F	57.4°F
Nov 16	58.0°F	57.0°F	57.6°F
Nov 17	57.7°F	56.8°F	57.5°F
Nov 18	57.6°F	56.9°F	57.5°F
Nov 19	58.2°F	56.9°F	57.5°F
Nov 20	58.0°F	57.8°F	57.6°F
Nov 21	58.2°F	58.2°F	57.6°F
Nov 22	58.4°F	58.0°F	57.8°F
Nov 23	58.3°F	57.6°F	57.7°F
Nov 24	58.4°F	57.5°F	57.9°F
Nov 25	58.8°F	57.8°F	58.3°F
Nov 26	58.9°F	58.4°F	58.4°F
Nov 27	59.1°F	58.4°F	58.5°F
Nov 28	58.9°F	58.8°F	58.4°F
Nov 29	59.3°F	58.8°F	58.7°F
Nov 30	59.5°F	58.3°F	59.0°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 53.4°F in Autumn.