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 6.29°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.

43.3

°F

January 9, 10:23

Trend:

decreasing

Yesterday:

43.5°F

Tomorrow:

43.1°F

Sunrise:

07:24

Sunset:

17:03

Day Length:

9 h. 39 min.

Van in January

Minimum:

42.9°F

Average:

45.3°F

Maximum:

47.2°F

Water temperature in Van today

As of now, in Van, the water temperature is 43.3°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 0.5°F lower than the average recorded on this particular day in recent years. The water temperature remains approximately unchanged from yesterday. According to the forecast, we expect the temperature to fall a bit.

Recent water 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 also aligns closely with the historical average temperature for this date, indicating a typical climate pattern. The maximum temperature recorded for this date was 44.8°F on 2023, while the historical minimum was 42.0°F on 2017.

latest data

last year

Over the last two weeks, the water temperature has stayed slightly above than historical averages for those days. The forecast for the upcoming week shows a gradual cooling trend. The average temperature is expected to be 42.6°F, the minimum temperature may reach 42.3°F, and the maximum might stay at 43.1°F.

Daily water temperature in Van

Date	Current Year actual* / forecast**	last year	10 years average
Jan 1	45.9°F	44.7°F	45.3°F
Jan 2	45.6°F	44.3°F	45.0°F
Jan 3	45.5°F	44.1°F	44.9°F
Jan 4	45.2°F	44.2°F	44.8°F
Jan 5	44.8°F	44.0°F	44.7°F
Jan 6	44.3°F	43.6°F	44.5°F
Jan 7	44.0°F	43.7°F	44.2°F
Jan 8	43.5°F	43.4°F	44.0°F
Jan 9	43.3°F	43.2°F	43.8°F
Jan 10	43.1°F	42.9°F	43.6°F
Jan 11	42.9°F	42.7°F	43.4°F
Jan 12	42.7°F	42.4°F	43.2°F
Jan 13	42.5°F	42.4°F	43.0°F
Jan 14	42.3°F	42.1°F	42.8°F
Jan 15	42.3°F	42.0°F	42.8°F
Jan 16	42.3°F	42.2°F	42.8°F
Dec 26	46.6°F	44.7°F	45.8°F
Dec 27	45.6°F	44.6°F	45.4°F
Dec 28	44.7°F	44.5°F	45.0°F
Dec 29	46.1°F	44.3°F	45.3°F
Dec 30	46.0°F	44.4°F	45.5°F
Dec 31	46.0°F	44.4°F	45.5°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 44.0°F in Winter, 50.1°F in Spring, 71.7°F in Summer, and 64.0°F in Autumn.