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 8.96°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.

48.1

°F

August 13, 11:42

Trend:

stable

Yesterday:

48.3°F

Tomorrow:

48.2°F

Sunrise:

07:35

Sunset:

17:45

Day Length:

10 h. 10 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 48.1°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 0.3°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 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 48.9°F on 2020, while the historical minimum was 46.7°F on 2022.

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. Over the next week, the forecast shows a steady trend, with temperatures staying close to the average of 48.2°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 30	48.8°F	47.1°F	47.7°F
Jul 31	49.0°F	48.2°F	47.8°F
Aug 1	49.0°F	48.4°F	47.9°F
Aug 2	49.0°F	48.1°F	47.9°F
Aug 3	49.2°F	48.4°F	48.0°F
Aug 4	49.0°F	47.7°F	47.8°F
Aug 5	48.7°F	46.6°F	47.8°F
Aug 6	48.3°F	46.7°F	47.6°F
Aug 7	47.4°F	47.0°F	47.6°F
Aug 8	47.2°F	47.1°F	47.6°F
Aug 9	48.2°F	47.4°F	47.8°F
Aug 10	48.4°F	47.6°F	48.0°F
Aug 11	47.6°F	47.4°F	47.9°F
Aug 12	48.3°F	48.5°F	48.0°F
Aug 13	48.1°F	48.4°F	47.8°F
Aug 14	48.2°F	48.3°F	47.9°F
Aug 15	48.2°F	48.1°F	47.9°F
Aug 16	48.3°F	48.3°F	48.0°F
Aug 17	48.2°F	48.5°F	47.9°F
Aug 18	48.3°F	48.7°F	48.0°F
Aug 19	48.3°F	48.4°F	48.0°F
Aug 20	48.1°F	48.6°F	47.9°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.