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 0.05°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.

32.1

°F

February 8, 09:34

Trend:

stable

Yesterday:

32.1°F

Tomorrow:

32.1°F

Sunrise:

08:47

Sunset:

16:58

Day Length:

8 h. 11 min.

Yellowknife in February

Minimum:

32.9°F

Average:

33.3°F

Maximum:

33.7°F

Water temperature in Yellowknife today

As of now, in Yellowknife, the water temperature is 32.1°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 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 reading indicates a minor change compared to the average water temperature of the last two weeks, but the overall trend remains steady. It is also close to the historical maximum temperature for this date. The maximum temperature recorded for this date was 32.1°F on 2020, while the historical minimum was 32.0°F on 2016.

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. 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 25	32.1°F	32.0°F	32.0°F
Jan 26	32.1°F	32.0°F	32.0°F
Jan 27	32.1°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
Jan 30	32.1°F	32.0°F	32.1°F
Jan 31	32.1°F	32.1°F	32.1°F
Feb 1	32.1°F	32.1°F	32.1°F
Feb 2	32.1°F	32.1°F	32.1°F
Feb 3	32.1°F	32.1°F	32.1°F
Feb 4	32.1°F	32.0°F	32.1°F
Feb 5	32.1°F	32.0°F	32.1°F
Feb 6	32.1°F	32.0°F	32.1°F
Feb 7	32.1°F	32.0°F	32.0°F
Feb 8	32.1°F	32.0°F	32.0°F
Feb 9	32.1°F	32.0°F	32.0°F
Feb 10	32.1°F	32.0°F	32.0°F
Feb 11	32.1°F	32.0°F	32.1°F
Feb 12	32.1°F	32.0°F	32.1°F
Feb 13	32.1°F	32.0°F	32.1°F
Feb 14	32.2°F	32.1°F	32.1°F
Feb 15	32.2°F	32.1°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, 52.6°F in Summer, and 45.6°F in Autumn.