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 1.55°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.

34.8

°F

December 21, 21:57

Trend:

decreasing

Yesterday:

34.9°F

Tomorrow:

34.5°F

Sunrise:

10:07

Sunset:

15:05

Day Length:

4 h. 58 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 34.8°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 0.4°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 also aligns closely with the historical average temperature for this date, indicating a typical climate pattern. The maximum temperature recorded for this date was 35.4°F on 2016, while the historical minimum was 33.1°F on 2014.

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 33.7°F, the minimum temperature may reach 32.9°F, and the maximum might stay at 34.5°F.

Daily water temperature in Yellowknife

Date	Current Year actual* / forecast**	last year	10 years average
Dec 7	37.3°F	37.1°F	36.2°F
Dec 8	37.0°F	36.9°F	36.0°F
Dec 9	36.7°F	36.7°F	35.8°F
Dec 10	36.5°F	36.5°F	35.6°F
Dec 11	36.2°F	36.3°F	35.5°F
Dec 12	36.0°F	36.1°F	35.3°F
Dec 13	35.7°F	35.8°F	35.0°F
Dec 14	35.5°F	35.6°F	34.8°F
Dec 15	35.4°F	35.5°F	34.8°F
Dec 16	35.3°F	35.4°F	34.7°F
Dec 17	35.2°F	35.3°F	34.6°F
Dec 18	35.1°F	35.2°F	34.6°F
Dec 19	35.0°F	35.1°F	34.5°F
Dec 20	34.9°F	35.0°F	34.4°F
Dec 21	34.8°F	34.9°F	34.4°F
Dec 22	34.5°F	34.5°F	34.1°F
Dec 23	34.2°F	34.2°F	33.8°F
Dec 24	33.9°F	33.8°F	33.5°F
Dec 25	33.6°F	33.5°F	33.2°F
Dec 26	33.4°F	33.2°F	33.0°F
Dec 27	33.2°F	33.0°F	32.8°F
Dec 28	32.9°F	32.7°F	32.5°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 33.1°F in Winter, 32.9°F in Spring, 52.6°F in Summer, and 44.8°F in Autumn.