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 0.13°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.

32.2

°F

January 22, 02:45

Trend:

decreasing

Yesterday:

32.3°F

Tomorrow:

32.1°F

Sunrise:

09:32

Sunset:

16:08

Day Length:

6 h. 36 min.

Yellowknife in January

Minimum:

32.6°F

Average:

33.2°F

Maximum:

33.6°F

Water temperature in Yellowknife today

As of now, in Yellowknife, the water temperature is 32.2°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 about the same as 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

Today's water temperature is slightly lower than the average registered over the last two weeks, indicating a slight cooling trend. 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 32.3°F on 2019, while the historical minimum was 32.1°F on 2016.

latest data

last year

Over the last two weeks, the water temperature has stayed slightly above than historical averages for those days. Over the next week, the forecast shows a steady trend, with temperatures staying close to the average of 32.1°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
Jan 8	33.1°F	33.2°F	33.0°F
Jan 9	33.0°F	33.0°F	32.8°F
Jan 10	32.8°F	32.9°F	32.7°F
Jan 11	32.7°F	32.8°F	32.6°F
Jan 12	32.6°F	32.7°F	32.5°F
Jan 13	32.6°F	32.6°F	32.5°F
Jan 14	32.6°F	32.6°F	32.5°F
Jan 15	32.6°F	32.6°F	32.5°F
Jan 16	32.6°F	32.6°F	32.5°F
Jan 17	32.5°F	32.6°F	32.5°F
Jan 18	32.5°F	32.5°F	32.5°F
Jan 19	32.5°F	32.5°F	32.5°F
Jan 20	32.4°F	32.4°F	32.4°F
Jan 21	32.3°F	32.3°F	32.3°F
Jan 22	32.2°F	32.3°F	32.2°F
Jan 23	32.1°F	32.2°F	32.1°F
Jan 24	32.1°F	32.1°F	32.1°F
Jan 25	32.0°F	32.0°F	32.0°F
Jan 26	32.0°F	32.0°F	32.0°F
Jan 27	32.0°F	32.0°F	32.0°F
Jan 28	32.1°F	32.0°F	32.0°F
Jan 29	32.1°F	32.0°F	32.1°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, 52.7°F in Summer, and 45.1°F in Autumn.