What is the current water temperature in Jaffna?

As of now, in Jaffna, the water temperature is 26.71°C. It's safe to say that the water is comfortably warm for various water-related activities.

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Water temperature in Jaffna

Detailed information about the current water temperature in Jaffna. 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.

80.1

°F

December 22, 11:23

Trend:

decreasing

Yesterday:

80.1°F

Tomorrow:

80.0°F

Sunrise:

06:22

Sunset:

17:56

Day Length:

11 h. 34 min.

Jaffna in December

Minimum:

78.9°F

Average:

80.4°F

Maximum:

82.0°F

Sea water temperature in Jaffna today

As of now, in Jaffna, the water temperature is 80.1°F. It's safe to say that the water is comfortably warm for various water-related activities. Today's reading is 0.9°F lower 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 considerably lower than the average registered over the last two weeks, indicating a slight cooling trend. It is also close to the historical minimum temperature for this date. The maximum temperature recorded for this date was 82.3°F on 2015, while the historical minimum was 80.0°F on 2014.

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 79.9°F. Both minimum and maximum temperatures expected to be close to the average, offering a week of stable water conditions.

Daily water temperature in Jaffna

Date	Current Year actual* / forecast**	last year	10 years average
Dec 8	82.9°F	83.8°F	82.0°F
Dec 9	82.7°F	84.3°F	82.1°F
Dec 10	82.5°F	84.4°F	82.1°F
Dec 11	82.4°F	84.0°F	82.0°F
Dec 12	82.3°F	83.8°F	82.1°F
Dec 13	81.8°F	83.3°F	81.9°F
Dec 14	81.7°F	83.0°F	81.8°F
Dec 15	81.6°F	82.8°F	81.9°F
Dec 16	81.4°F	82.6°F	81.9°F
Dec 17	81.3°F	82.2°F	81.8°F
Dec 18	80.9°F	82.0°F	81.5°F
Dec 19	80.6°F	81.7°F	81.3°F
Dec 20	80.4°F	81.5°F	81.1°F
Dec 21	80.1°F	81.2°F	81.1°F
Dec 22	80.1°F	81.2°F	81.0°F
Dec 23	80.0°F	80.8°F	81.0°F
Dec 24	80.0°F	80.6°F	80.9°F
Dec 25	79.9°F	80.6°F	80.8°F
Dec 26	79.9°F	81.2°F	80.8°F
Dec 27	79.7°F	81.2°F	80.7°F
Dec 28	79.8°F	81.0°F	80.7°F
Dec 29	79.8°F	80.9°F	80.7°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 Jaffna by month

In Jaffna, the water temperature is comfortable for swimming all year round.

The warmest water in Jaffna was recorded on April 8, 2024, reaching a 90.5°F. While the coldest temperature occurred on January 9, 2014, dipping to 78.2°F. The average readings by season are 81.2°F in Winter, 86.4°F in Spring, 84.8°F in Summer, and 84.3°F in Autumn.