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Water temperature in Hilo

Detailed information about the current water temperature in Hilo. 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.
Sea temperature in Hilo now

76.9

°F

January 24, 10:38

Trend:

decreasing

Yesterday:

77.0°F

Tomorrow:

76.9°F

Sunrise:

06:57

Sunset:

18:08

Day Length:

11 h. 11 min.

Hilo in January

Minimum:

75.6°F

Average:

77.2°F

Maximum:

78.6°F

Sea water temperature in Hilo today

As of now, in Hilo, the water temperature is 76.9°F. It's safe to say that the water is comfortably warm for various water-related activities. Today's reading is 0.5°F higher than the average recorded on this particular day in recent years. The sea temperature remains approximately unchanged from yesterday. According to the forecast, we expect the temperature to stay about the same.

Recent sea 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 maximum temperature for this date. The maximum temperature recorded for this date was 77.3°F on 2025, while the historical minimum was 75.0°F on 2018.

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. Over the next week, the forecast shows a steady trend, with temperatures staying close to the average of 76.8°F. Both minimum and maximum temperatures expected to be close to the average, offering a week of stable water conditions.

Daily water temperature in Hilo

Date Current Year

actual* / forecast**

last year 10 years average
Jan 10 76.9°F 77.4°F 76.9°F
Jan 11 77.6°F 77.4°F 76.9°F
Jan 12 77.9°F 77.0°F 76.8°F
Jan 13 78.2°F 77.1°F 76.9°F
Jan 14 78.3°F 76.8°F 76.8°F
Jan 15 78.2°F 76.6°F 76.8°F
Jan 16 77.9°F 76.9°F 76.8°F
Jan 17 77.8°F 76.9°F 76.7°F
Jan 18 77.5°F 77.1°F 76.7°F
Jan 19 77.5°F 77.0°F 76.7°F
Jan 20 77.4°F 77.3°F 76.7°F
Jan 21 77.3°F 77.5°F 76.6°F
Jan 22 77.0°F 77.5°F 76.5°F
Jan 23 77.0°F 77.4°F 76.5°F
Jan 24 76.9°F 77.3°F 76.3°F
Jan 25 76.9°F 77.4°F 76.3°F
Jan 26 76.8°F 77.1°F 76.2°F
Jan 27 76.9°F 77.5°F 76.3°F
Jan 28 76.9°F 77.4°F 76.3°F
Jan 29 76.8°F 77.1°F 76.3°F
Jan 30 76.8°F 77.0°F 76.2°F
Jan 31 76.8°F 76.8°F 76.3°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.

Sea water temperature in Hilo by month

In Hilo, the water temperature is comfortable for swimming all year round.
The warmest water in Hilo was recorded on August 30, 2019, reaching a 82.0°F. While the coldest temperature occurred on March 14, 2018, dipping to 74.0°F. The average readings by season are 76.8°F in Winter, 76.5°F in Spring, 79.2°F in Summer, and 79.9°F in Autumn.