What is the current water temperature in Jaffna?

Q: What is the current water temperature in Jaffna?

As of now, in Jaffna, the water temperature is 29.03°C. Swimming in water of this temperature is considered highly warm and would be enjoyable for everyone. At this temperature, you can comfortably engage in water-based activities for extended periods without experiencing discomfort.

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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.

84.3

°F

November 21, 18:20

Trend:

decreasing

Yesterday:

84.6°F

Tomorrow:

84.1°F

Sunrise:

06:07

Sunset:

17:45

Day Length:

11 h. 38 min.

Jaffna in November

Minimum:

78.5°F

Average:

80.4°F

Maximum:

82.3°F

Sea water temperature in Jaffna today

As of now, in Jaffna, the water temperature is 84.3°F. Swimming in water of this temperature is considered highly warm and would be enjoyable for everyone. At this temperature, you can comfortably engage in water-based activities for extended periods without experiencing discomfort. Today's reading is 1.0°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 fall a bit.

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 maximum temperature for this date. The maximum temperature recorded for this date was 84.9°F on 2019, while the historical minimum was 81.9°F on 2022.

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. Over the next week, the forecast shows a steady trend, with temperatures staying close to the average of 84.1°F. Both minimum and maximum temperatures expected to be close to the average, offering a week of stable water conditions.

Daily water temperature in Jaffna

Date	Current Year actual* / forecast**	last year	10 years average
Nov 7	86.4°F	85.8°F	84.5°F
Nov 8	85.9°F	85.4°F	84.4°F
Nov 9	85.7°F	85.3°F	84.2°F
Nov 10	85.5°F	85.2°F	84.0°F
Nov 11	85.5°F	85.4°F	84.0°F
Nov 12	85.5°F	85.2°F	83.9°F
Nov 13	85.2°F	85.0°F	83.7°F
Nov 14	85.2°F	84.8°F	83.7°F
Nov 15	84.4°F	84.6°F	83.6°F
Nov 16	85.2°F	84.3°F	83.6°F
Nov 17	85.1°F	84.0°F	83.3°F
Nov 18	84.9°F	84.2°F	83.3°F
Nov 19	84.8°F	84.1°F	83.4°F
Nov 20	84.6°F	83.9°F	83.5°F
Nov 21	84.3°F	83.6°F	83.2°F
Nov 22	84.1°F	83.4°F	83.1°F
Nov 23	84.1°F	83.2°F	83.1°F
Nov 24	84.1°F	84.1°F	83.1°F
Nov 25	84.3°F	83.6°F	83.3°F
Nov 26	84.2°F	83.7°F	83.2°F
Nov 27	83.9°F	84.1°F	82.9°F
Nov 28	84.0°F	84.1°F	82.9°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 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.