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Water temperature in Yellowknife

Detailed information about the current water temperature in Yellowknife. 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.
Water temperature in Yellowknife now

59.8

°F

August 8, 13:31

Trend:

stable

Yesterday:

58.8°F

Tomorrow:

59.6°F

Sunrise:

05:19

Sunset:

22:05

Day Length:

16 h. 46 min.

Yellowknife in August

Minimum:

32.5°F

Average:

33.0°F

Maximum:

33.4°F

Water temperature in Yellowknife today

As of now, in Yellowknife, the water temperature is 59.8°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 1.7°F lower than the average recorded on this particular day in recent years. Since yesterday, there was a noticeable increase in temperature. This indicates a warming trend over the past day. According to the forecast, we expect the temperature to fall a bit.

Recent water temperature and forecast

Today's water temperature is notably higher than the average recorded over the past two weeks, indicating a significant warming trend. It is also close to the historical minimum temperature for this date. The maximum temperature recorded for this date was 64.8°F on 2020, while the historical minimum was 58.2°F on 2022.

Observations from the last two weeks indicate that the water temperature was in proximity to the lowest 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 59.4°F, the minimum temperature may reach 59.0°F, and the maximum might stay at 59.7°F.

Daily water temperature in Yellowknife

Date Current Year

actual* / forecast**

last year 10 years average
Jul 25 58.1°F 63.6°F 60.0°F
Jul 26 57.8°F 63.3°F 60.4°F
Jul 27 57.4°F 63.4°F 60.1°F
Jul 28 56.9°F 61.5°F 60.1°F
Jul 29 56.6°F 61.1°F 60.0°F
Jul 30 53.1°F 60.7°F 59.7°F
Jul 31 52.4°F 60.7°F 59.7°F
Aug 1 53.2°F 60.4°F 59.9°F
Aug 2 55.4°F 59.6°F 60.4°F
Aug 3 56.9°F 58.7°F 60.8°F
Aug 4 57.4°F 58.9°F 61.4°F
Aug 5 57.7°F 58.4°F 61.5°F
Aug 6 59.4°F 58.8°F 62.0°F
Aug 7 58.8°F 59.6°F 61.7°F
Aug 8 59.8°F 60.8°F 61.5°F
Aug 9 59.6°F 61.2°F 61.3°F
Aug 10 59.7°F 61.2°F 61.4°F
Aug 11 59.6°F 61.2°F 61.3°F
Aug 12 59.5°F 61.1°F 61.2°F
Aug 13 59.4°F 60.9°F 61.1°F
Aug 14 59.1°F 60.6°F 60.7°F
Aug 15 59.0°F 60.5°F 60.7°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 Yellowknife by month

In an average year, Yellowknife offers no days when the water temperature is warm enough to swim comfortably.
The warmest water in Yellowknife was recorded on July 16, 2016, reaching a 68.2°F. While the coldest temperature occurred on January 24, 2016, dipping to 32.0°F. The average readings by season are 33.2°F in Winter, 32.9°F in Spring, 52.6°F in Summer, and 45.1°F in Autumn.