What is the current water temperature in Balaclava?

Q: What is the current water temperature in Balaclava?

As of now, in Balaclava, the water temperature is 11.48°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 Balaclava

Detailed information about the current water temperature in Balaclava. 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.

52.7

°F

August 16, 04:54

Trend:

increasing

Yesterday:

52.5°F

Tomorrow:

52.7°F

Sunrise:

07:05

Sunset:

17:45

Day Length:

10 h. 40 min.

Balaclava in August

Minimum:

67.6°F

Average:

69.7°F

Maximum:

71.6°F

Sea water temperature in Balaclava today

As of now, in Balaclava, the water temperature is 52.7°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 0.8°F higher than the average recorded on this particular day in recent years. Since yesterday, there was a slight increase in temperature. This indicates a warming trend over the past day. According to the forecast, we expect the temperature to stay about the same.

Recent sea temperature and forecast

Today's water temperature slightly varies from the average of the past two weeks. It is also close to the historical maximum temperature for this date. The maximum temperature recorded for this date was 52.8°F on 2024, while the historical minimum was 50.9°F on 2019.

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. Over the next week, the forecast shows a steady trend, with temperatures staying close to the average of 52.8°F. Both minimum and maximum temperatures expected to be close to the average, offering a week of stable water conditions.

Daily water temperature in Balaclava

Date	Current Year actual* / forecast**	last year	10 years average
Aug 2	52.3°F	51.7°F	51.5°F
Aug 3	52.8°F	51.3°F	51.5°F
Aug 4	52.7°F	51.4°F	51.5°F
Aug 5	52.4°F	51.7°F	51.5°F
Aug 6	52.2°F	51.9°F	51.5°F
Aug 7	52.1°F	51.8°F	51.4°F
Aug 8	52.6°F	51.7°F	51.5°F
Aug 9	52.6°F	51.7°F	51.5°F
Aug 10	52.6°F	52.0°F	51.7°F
Aug 11	52.8°F	51.9°F	51.6°F
Aug 12	52.7°F	52.3°F	51.6°F
Aug 13	52.5°F	52.1°F	51.6°F
Aug 14	52.3°F	52.1°F	51.7°F
Aug 15	52.5°F	52.1°F	51.7°F
Aug 16	52.7°F	52.2°F	51.9°F
Aug 17	52.7°F	52.1°F	52.0°F
Aug 18	52.8°F	51.9°F	52.0°F
Aug 19	52.8°F	51.7°F	52.1°F
Aug 20	52.8°F	51.7°F	52.0°F
Aug 21	52.8°F	51.9°F	52.0°F
Aug 22	52.8°F	52.1°F	52.1°F
Aug 23	52.9°F	52.5°F	52.1°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.

Sea water temperature in Balaclava by month

In an average year, Balaclava offers no days when the water temperature is warm enough to swim comfortably.

The warmest water in Balaclava was recorded on January 28, 2022, reaching a 76.0°F. While the coldest temperature occurred on July 26, 2018, dipping to 49.9°F. The average readings by season are 69.4°F in Winter, 64.3°F in Spring, 53.0°F in Summer, and 58.2°F in Autumn.