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 2.83°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.

37.1

°F

December 10, 17:25

Trend:

decreasing

Yesterday:

37.2°F

Tomorrow:

36.9°F

Sunrise:

09:54

Sunset:

15:06

Day Length:

5 h. 12 min.

Yellowknife in December

Minimum:

32.3°F

Average:

32.5°F

Maximum:

32.8°F

Water temperature in Yellowknife today

As of now, in Yellowknife, the water temperature is 37.1°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 1.3°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 36.5°F on 2023, while the historical minimum was 34.4°F on 2017.

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. The forecast for the upcoming week shows a gradual cooling trend. The average temperature is expected to be 36.4°F, the minimum temperature may reach 36.1°F, and the maximum might stay at 36.9°F.

Daily water temperature in Yellowknife

Date	Current Year actual* / forecast**	last year	10 years average
Nov 26	37.9°F	38.2°F	37.3°F
Nov 27	37.7°F	38.1°F	37.2°F
Nov 28	37.6°F	37.9°F	37.1°F
Nov 29	37.5°F	37.8°F	36.9°F
Nov 30	37.4°F	37.7°F	36.8°F
Dec 1	37.4°F	37.7°F	36.7°F
Dec 2	37.4°F	37.7°F	36.7°F
Dec 3	37.5°F	37.6°F	36.6°F
Dec 4	37.5°F	37.5°F	36.6°F
Dec 5	37.5°F	37.5°F	36.6°F
Dec 6	37.5°F	37.4°F	36.6°F
Dec 7	37.5°F	37.3°F	36.5°F
Dec 8	37.4°F	37.0°F	36.3°F
Dec 9	37.2°F	36.7°F	36.1°F
Dec 10	37.1°F	36.5°F	35.8°F
Dec 11	36.9°F	36.2°F	35.6°F
Dec 12	36.7°F	36.0°F	35.4°F
Dec 13	36.4°F	35.7°F	35.1°F
Dec 14	36.2°F	35.5°F	34.9°F
Dec 15	36.2°F	35.4°F	34.9°F
Dec 16	36.2°F	35.3°F	34.9°F
Dec 17	36.1°F	35.2°F	34.8°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 45.4°F in Autumn.