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 3.67°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.

38.6

°F

November 21, 05:28

Trend:

decreasing

Yesterday:

38.6°F

Tomorrow:

38.4°F

Sunrise:

09:12

Sunset:

15:34

Day Length:

6 h. 22 min.

Yellowknife in November

Minimum:

32.3°F

Average:

32.6°F

Maximum:

33.0°F

Water temperature in Yellowknife today

As of now, in Yellowknife, the water temperature is 38.6°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 1.6°F higher 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 fall a bit.

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 is also close to the historical maximum temperature for this date. The maximum temperature recorded for this date was 39.0°F on 2022, while the historical minimum was 33.4°F on 2014.

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 38.3°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
Nov 7	39.8°F	40.8°F	39.1°F
Nov 8	39.6°F	40.6°F	38.8°F
Nov 9	39.5°F	40.4°F	38.6°F
Nov 10	39.2°F	40.4°F	38.4°F
Nov 11	39.1°F	40.3°F	38.3°F
Nov 12	39.2°F	40.2°F	38.3°F
Nov 13	39.1°F	40.1°F	38.2°F
Nov 14	38.6°F	40.0°F	37.7°F
Nov 15	38.7°F	39.9°F	37.9°F
Nov 16	38.7°F	39.9°F	37.8°F
Nov 17	38.7°F	39.7°F	37.7°F
Nov 18	38.7°F	39.6°F	37.3°F
Nov 19	38.6°F	39.5°F	37.2°F
Nov 20	38.6°F	39.4°F	37.3°F
Nov 21	38.6°F	38.4°F	37.0°F
Nov 22	38.4°F	38.2°F	36.8°F
Nov 23	38.5°F	38.0°F	36.9°F
Nov 24	38.4°F	37.7°F	36.8°F
Nov 25	38.3°F	37.5°F	36.7°F
Nov 26	38.2°F	37.4°F	36.6°F
Nov 27	38.2°F	37.3°F	36.5°F
Nov 28	38.1°F	37.1°F	36.4°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 33.1°F in Winter, 32.9°F in Spring, 52.6°F in Summer, and 44.8°F in Autumn.