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 11.1°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.

52.0

°F

December 9, 12:46

Trend:

decreasing

Yesterday:

52.6°F

Tomorrow:

51.9°F

Sunrise:

07:12

Sunset:

16:45

Day Length:

9 h. 33 min.

Van in December

Minimum:

41.4°F

Average:

43.0°F

Maximum:

44.7°F

Water temperature in Van today

As of now, in Van, the water temperature is 52.0°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 2.4°F higher 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 is also close to the historical maximum temperature for this date. The maximum temperature recorded for this date was 51.0°F on 2020, while the historical minimum was 47.7°F on 2016.

latest data

last year

Observations from the last two weeks indicate that the water temperature was in proximity to the highest values recorded on those days in the past. The forecast for the upcoming week shows a gradual cooling trend. The average temperature is expected to be 51.1°F, the minimum temperature may reach 50.5°F, and the maximum might stay at 51.9°F.

Daily water temperature in Van

Date	Current Year actual* / forecast**	last year	10 years average
Nov 25	56.8°F	53.2°F	53.7°F
Nov 26	56.0°F	52.5°F	53.2°F
Nov 27	55.3°F	52.1°F	52.8°F
Nov 28	54.6°F	51.5°F	52.3°F
Nov 29	53.9°F	51.0°F	52.0°F
Nov 30	53.4°F	50.5°F	51.5°F
Dec 1	53.1°F	50.9°F	51.5°F
Dec 2	53.7°F	50.4°F	51.6°F
Dec 3	53.7°F	50.1°F	51.4°F
Dec 4	53.1°F	49.9°F	51.2°F
Dec 5	53.1°F	49.5°F	51.1°F
Dec 6	52.9°F	49.4°F	50.9°F
Dec 7	52.6°F	49.3°F	50.6°F
Dec 8	52.6°F	48.8°F	50.3°F
Dec 9	52.0°F	48.4°F	49.5°F
Dec 10	51.9°F	48.5°F	49.4°F
Dec 11	51.5°F	48.4°F	49.1°F
Dec 12	51.3°F	48.0°F	48.8°F
Dec 13	51.0°F	47.7°F	48.5°F
Dec 14	50.7°F	47.4°F	48.2°F
Dec 15	50.6°F	47.6°F	48.2°F
Dec 16	50.5°F	47.5°F	48.1°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 43.8°F in Winter, 49.9°F in Spring, 71.7°F in Summer, and 64.0°F in Autumn.