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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.
Water temperature in Yellowknife now

63.6

°F

August 29, 13:16

Trend:

stable

Yesterday:

63.1°F

Tomorrow:

63.5°F

Sunrise:

06:17

Sunset:

20:58

Day Length:

14 h. 41 min.

Yellowknife in September

Minimum:

32.4°F

Average:

32.8°F

Maximum:

33.2°F

Water temperature in Yellowknife today

As of now, in Yellowknife, the water temperature is 63.6°F. Swimming in water of this temperature is generally concidered to be cool, and most people won't really enjoy it. Today's reading is 6.6°F higher than the average recorded on this particular day in recent years. Since yesterday, there was a slight increase in temperature. This indicates a warming trend over the past day. According to the forecast, we expect the temperature to fall a bit.

Recent water temperature and forecast

Today's water temperature is notably higher than the average recorded over the past two weeks, indicating a significant warming trend. It is also close to the historical maximum temperature for this date. The maximum temperature recorded for this date was 61.3°F on 2022, while the historical minimum was 53.3°F on 2019.

The water temperature over the last two weeks displayed soome variability. While the two week average stayed close to the historical average, there were some days when the temperature was close to the maximum recorded over the past years. The forecast for the upcoming week shows a gradual cooling trend. The average temperature is expected to be 62.9°F, the minimum temperature may reach 62.1°F, and the maximum might stay at 63.5°F.

Daily water temperature in Yellowknife

Date Current Year

actual* / forecast**

last year 10 years average
Aug 15 58.7°F 60.3°F 60.5°F
Aug 16 59.1°F 60.8°F 60.5°F
Aug 17 59.8°F 60.3°F 60.4°F
Aug 18 59.9°F 60.2°F 60.0°F
Aug 19 58.9°F 59.5°F 59.6°F
Aug 20 58.4°F 60.1°F 59.3°F
Aug 21 58.1°F 60.1°F 58.6°F
Aug 22 60.4°F 59.0°F 58.3°F
Aug 23 60.6°F 58.5°F 58.3°F
Aug 24 61.1°F 58.2°F 58.0°F
Aug 25 61.3°F 58.7°F 57.8°F
Aug 26 61.9°F 57.8°F 57.7°F
Aug 27 61.3°F 57.5°F 57.7°F
Aug 28 63.1°F 57.2°F 57.7°F
Aug 29 63.6°F 58.0°F 57.0°F
Aug 30 63.5°F 58.0°F 56.9°F
Aug 31 63.3°F 58.3°F 56.8°F
Sep 1 63.2°F 58.1°F 56.6°F
Sep 2 63.0°F 57.7°F 56.4°F
Sep 3 62.8°F 58.0°F 56.2°F
Sep 4 62.3°F 57.5°F 55.7°F
Sep 5 62.1°F 57.6°F 55.5°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 45.1°F in Autumn.