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 5.46°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.

41.8

°F

November 4, 07:46

Trend:

decreasing

Yesterday:

42.1°F

Tomorrow:

41.7°F

Sunrise:

08:20

Sunset:

16:21

Day Length:

8 h. 1 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 41.8°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 2.2°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 considerably 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 41.9°F on 2021, while the historical minimum was 37.5°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. The forecast for the upcoming week shows a gradual cooling trend. The average temperature is expected to be 41.2°F, the minimum temperature may reach 40.8°F, and the maximum might stay at 41.7°F.

Daily water temperature in Yellowknife

Date	Current Year actual* / forecast**	last year	10 years average
Oct 21	44.8°F	44.1°F	43.3°F
Oct 22	44.3°F	43.7°F	42.9°F
Oct 23	43.8°F	43.5°F	42.5°F
Oct 24	44.2°F	43.1°F	42.1°F
Oct 25	44.3°F	42.5°F	42.0°F
Oct 26	43.8°F	41.8°F	41.6°F
Oct 27	43.5°F	41.7°F	41.3°F
Oct 28	43.2°F	41.6°F	41.1°F
Oct 29	43.2°F	41.5°F	40.9°F
Oct 30	42.9°F	41.5°F	40.7°F
Oct 31	42.7°F	41.1°F	40.7°F
Nov 1	43.0°F	41.9°F	40.9°F
Nov 2	42.4°F	40.8°F	40.2°F
Nov 3	42.1°F	40.6°F	40.0°F
Nov 4	41.8°F	40.4°F	39.7°F
Nov 5	41.7°F	40.2°F	39.5°F
Nov 6	41.5°F	40.0°F	39.3°F
Nov 7	41.4°F	39.8°F	39.2°F
Nov 8	41.3°F	39.6°F	39.1°F
Nov 9	41.1°F	39.4°F	38.9°F
Nov 10	40.9°F	39.3°F	38.8°F
Nov 11	40.8°F	39.2°F	38.7°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 45.3°F in Autumn.