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 30.43°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.

86.8

°F

May 10, 01:44

Trend:

decreasing

Yesterday:

87.0°F

Tomorrow:

86.5°F

Sunrise:

05:51

Sunset:

18:22

Day Length:

12 h. 31 min.

Jaffna in May

Minimum:

79.2°F

Average:

80.8°F

Maximum:

83.5°F

Sea water temperature in Jaffna today

As of now, in Jaffna, the water temperature is 86.8°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 0.7°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 fall a bit.

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 89.4°F on 2016, while the historical minimum was 84.4°F on 2019.

latest data

last year

Over the past two weeks, the water temperature has closely aligned with historical averages for those days. The forecast for the upcoming week shows a gradual cooling trend. The average temperature is expected to be 86.4°F, the minimum temperature may reach 86.2°F, and the maximum might stay at 86.6°F.

Daily water temperature in Jaffna

Date	Current Year actual* / forecast**	last year	10 years average
Apr 26	88.3°F	89.4°F	88.0°F
Apr 27	87.9°F	90.2°F	88.0°F
Apr 28	87.8°F	89.9°F	88.1°F
Apr 29	87.6°F	89.6°F	88.2°F
Apr 30	87.5°F	89.3°F	88.2°F
May 1	87.6°F	90.2°F	88.1°F
May 2	87.6°F	90.4°F	88.0°F
May 3	87.8°F	89.8°F	88.0°F
May 4	87.6°F	90.0°F	87.9°F
May 5	87.8°F	89.8°F	87.9°F
May 6	87.4°F	89.4°F	87.8°F
May 7	87.4°F	89.8°F	87.9°F
May 8	87.2°F	89.5°F	87.7°F
May 9	87.0°F	89.2°F	87.7°F
May 10	86.8°F	88.9°F	87.5°F
May 11	86.5°F	88.6°F	87.2°F
May 12	86.5°F	88.6°F	87.2°F
May 13	86.5°F	88.6°F	87.2°F
May 14	86.6°F	88.7°F	87.3°F
May 15	86.4°F	88.4°F	87.2°F
May 16	86.3°F	88.6°F	87.1°F
May 17	86.2°F	88.4°F	86.9°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 21, 2019, dipping to 78.2°F. The average readings by season are 81.4°F in Winter, 86.5°F in Spring, 84.8°F in Summer, and 84.3°F in Autumn.