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 4.78°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.

40.6

°F

March 16, 20:32

Trend:

stable

Yesterday:

40.7°F

Tomorrow:

40.7°F

Sunrise:

06:17

Sunset:

18:14

Day Length:

11 h. 57 min.

Van in March

Minimum:

42.7°F

Average:

44.9°F

Maximum:

46.4°F

Water temperature in Van today

As of now, in Van, the water temperature is 40.6°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 2.3°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 stay about the same.

Recent water 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 is also close to the historical minimum temperature for this date. The maximum temperature recorded for this date was 45.1°F on 2025, while the historical minimum was 40.8°F on 2022.

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 minimum recorded over the past years. Over the next week, the forecast shows a steady trend, with temperatures staying close to the average of 40.8°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
Mar 2	41.1°F	39.5°F	41.0°F
Mar 3	41.1°F	39.0°F	41.1°F
Mar 4	41.0°F	39.1°F	41.1°F
Mar 5	41.0°F	38.9°F	41.0°F
Mar 6	41.3°F	39.5°F	41.2°F
Mar 7	41.2°F	40.2°F	41.3°F
Mar 8	41.1°F	40.1°F	41.5°F
Mar 9	41.1°F	40.1°F	41.5°F
Mar 10	41.0°F	40.8°F	41.7°F
Mar 11	40.9°F	40.7°F	41.6°F
Mar 12	40.8°F	42.4°F	42.1°F
Mar 13	40.6°F	42.5°F	42.2°F
Mar 14	40.9°F	44.3°F	42.5°F
Mar 15	40.7°F	45.2°F	42.8°F
Mar 16	40.6°F	45.1°F	42.9°F
Mar 17	40.7°F	46.1°F	43.0°F
Mar 18	41.1°F	47.3°F	43.4°F
Mar 19	40.8°F	46.3°F	43.1°F
Mar 20	40.7°F	46.3°F	43.1°F
Mar 21	40.7°F	47.0°F	43.0°F
Mar 22	40.7°F	46.4°F	43.0°F
Mar 23	40.8°F	45.8°F	43.1°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.