What is the current water temperature in Van?

Q: What is the current water temperature in Van?

As of now, in Van, the water temperature is 5.78°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 Van

Detailed information about the current water temperature in Van. 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.

42.4

°F

February 23, 13:29

Trend:

increasing

Yesterday:

41.9°F

Tomorrow:

42.5°F

Sunrise:

06:48

Sunset:

17:53

Day Length:

11 h. 5 min.

Van in February

Minimum:

42.8°F

Average:

45.0°F

Maximum:

46.8°F

Water temperature in Van today

As of now, in Van, the water temperature is 42.4°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 2.2°F higher than the average recorded on this particular day in recent years. Since yesterday, there was a slight increase in temperature. This indicates a warming trend over the past day. According to the forecast, we expect the temperature to stay about the same.

Recent water temperature and forecast

Today's water temperature is notably higher than the average recorded over the past two weeks, indicating a significant warming trend. It is also close to the historical maximum temperature for this date. The maximum temperature recorded for this date was 41.8°F on 2024, while the historical minimum was 39.0°F on 2017.

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 histoorical minimum and others when it was close to the historical maximum. Over the next week, the forecast shows a steady trend, with temperatures staying close to the average of 42.6°F. Both minimum and maximum temperatures expected to be close to the average, offering a week of stable water conditions.

Daily water temperature in Van

Date	Current Year actual* / forecast**	last year	10 years average
Feb 9	39.4°F	40.7°F	40.4°F
Feb 10	39.3°F	40.5°F	40.4°F
Feb 11	39.2°F	40.1°F	40.2°F
Feb 12	39.1°F	40.4°F	40.3°F
Feb 13	39.5°F	40.6°F	40.4°F
Feb 14	39.5°F	40.4°F	40.4°F
Feb 15	39.9°F	40.3°F	40.3°F
Feb 16	40.1°F	40.5°F	40.5°F
Feb 17	40.4°F	40.2°F	40.4°F
Feb 18	40.3°F	40.1°F	40.4°F
Feb 19	40.2°F	40.4°F	40.3°F
Feb 20	41.3°F	41.4°F	40.5°F
Feb 21	40.8°F	41.2°F	40.5°F
Feb 22	41.9°F	40.9°F	40.5°F
Feb 23	42.4°F	40.6°F	40.2°F
Feb 24	42.5°F	40.5°F	40.3°F
Feb 25	42.7°F	40.3°F	40.5°F
Feb 26	42.8°F	39.8°F	40.6°F
Feb 27	42.7°F	39.6°F	40.6°F
Feb 28	42.8°F	39.5°F	40.6°F
Mar 1	42.5°F	39.5°F	41.0°F
Mar 2	42.5°F	39.5°F	41.0°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.

Water temperature in Van by month

In Van, August is the only month that offers comfortable swimming conditions. The amount of days when the water is warm enough is only 50.

The warmest water in Van was recorded on August 8, 2022, reaching a 77.8°F. While the coldest temperature occurred on February 16, 2017, dipping to 38.2°F. The average readings by season are 43.9°F in Winter, 50.1°F in Spring, 71.7°F in Summer, and 64.0°F in Autumn.