What is the current water temperature in Yellowknife?

Q: What is the current water temperature in Yellowknife?

As of now, in Yellowknife, the water temperature is 0.55°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 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.

33.0

°F

May 11, 16:06

Trend:

increasing

Yesterday:

32.9°F

Tomorrow:

33.1°F

Sunrise:

04:51

Sunset:

22:18

Day Length:

17 h. 27 min.

Yellowknife in May

Minimum:

33.1°F

Average:

33.6°F

Maximum:

34.1°F

Water temperature in Yellowknife today

As of now, in Yellowknife, the water temperature is 33.0°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 0.2°F lower 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 stay about the same.

Recent water temperature and forecast

The water temperature today is above average for the last two weeks, showing a small increase in temperature. It also aligns closely with the historical average temperature for this date, indicating a typical climate pattern. The maximum temperature recorded for this date was 34.5°F on 2016, while the historical minimum was 32.5°F on 2021.

latest data

last year

Over the last two weeks, the water temperature has stayed slightly lower than historical averages for those days. Over the next week, the forecast shows a steady trend, with temperatures staying close to the average of 33.3°F. Both minimum and maximum temperatures expected to be close to the average, offering a week of stable water conditions.

Daily water temperature in Yellowknife

Date	Current Year actual* / forecast**	last year	10 years average
Apr 27	32.4°F	32.4°F	32.5°F
Apr 28	32.4°F	32.5°F	32.5°F
Apr 29	32.4°F	32.5°F	32.5°F
Apr 30	32.5°F	32.5°F	32.6°F
May 1	32.5°F	32.6°F	32.6°F
May 2	32.5°F	32.6°F	32.8°F
May 3	32.5°F	32.7°F	32.7°F
May 4	32.5°F	32.7°F	33.0°F
May 5	32.6°F	32.8°F	33.0°F
May 6	32.7°F	32.9°F	33.0°F
May 7	32.7°F	33.0°F	33.0°F
May 8	32.8°F	33.1°F	33.0°F
May 9	32.9°F	33.2°F	33.1°F
May 10	32.9°F	33.3°F	33.2°F
May 11	33.0°F	33.3°F	33.2°F
May 12	33.1°F	33.4°F	33.3°F
May 13	33.0°F	33.7°F	33.2°F
May 14	33.1°F	33.9°F	33.3°F
May 15	33.2°F	34.0°F	33.4°F
May 16	33.3°F	34.1°F	33.5°F
May 17	33.8°F	34.3°F	34.0°F
May 18	33.9°F	34.4°F	34.1°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 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 45.6°F in Autumn.