Inshore surface sea temperatures at Townsville

Abstract

Detailed inshore surface sea temperatures have not previously been available for the tropical Queensland coast. Recordings were made in Cleveland Bay (19º 15'S., 146º 50'E.) for four separate 1 year periods. A total of 212 readings is available. The maximum monthly mean temperature is 31.2º C in January and the minimum monthly mean is 21.8º C in July. The relationship between sea and air temperatures is discussed. The present data are compared with other available information.