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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.
Water temperature in Van now

52.1

°F

April 30, 23:23

Trend:

increasing

Yesterday:

51.3°F

Tomorrow:

52.5°F

Sunrise:

05:11

Sunset:

18:57

Day Length:

13 h. 46 min.

Van in May

Minimum:

42.7°F

Average:

44.7°F

Maximum:

46.2°F

Water temperature in Van today

As of now, in Van, the water temperature is 52.1°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 1.6°F lower 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 rise a bit.

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 minimum temperature for this date. The maximum temperature recorded for this date was 60.6°F on 2024, while the historical minimum was 50.7°F on 2019.

Over the last two weeks, the water temperature has stayed slightly lower than historical averages for those days. The forecast for the upcoming week suggests a gradual increase. The average temperature is expected to rise up to 53.0°F, with minimum temperature starting at 52.5°F, while the maximum might reach 54.1°F.

Daily water temperature in Van

Date Current Year

actual* / forecast**

last year 10 years average
Apr 16 47.2°F 47.6°F 48.8°F
Apr 17 47.9°F 46.9°F 49.1°F
Apr 18 47.8°F 47.4°F 49.4°F
Apr 19 47.7°F 47.1°F 49.9°F
Apr 20 47.6°F 47.9°F 50.5°F
Apr 21 47.9°F 48.1°F 50.7°F
Apr 22 49.3°F 48.9°F 51.1°F
Apr 23 49.7°F 49.2°F 51.3°F
Apr 24 50.8°F 49.8°F 52.0°F
Apr 25 51.2°F 49.2°F 52.3°F
Apr 26 51.6°F 50.8°F 52.5°F
Apr 27 51.0°F 51.4°F 52.9°F
Apr 28 51.0°F 53.1°F 53.0°F
Apr 29 51.3°F 53.7°F 53.3°F
Apr 30 52.1°F 53.6°F 53.7°F
May 1 52.5°F 56.6°F 54.1°F
May 2 52.5°F 54.4°F 54.1°F
May 3 52.6°F 54.3°F 54.2°F
May 4 52.6°F 53.7°F 54.2°F
May 5 53.1°F 53.0°F 54.7°F
May 6 53.8°F 53.1°F 55.4°F
May 7 54.1°F 53.0°F 55.7°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.

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, 50.0°F in Spring, 71.7°F in Summer, and 64.0°F in Autumn.