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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

39.7

°F

November 5, 03:29

Trend:

decreasing

Yesterday:

39.8°F

Tomorrow:

39.5°F

Sunrise:

08:23

Sunset:

16:18

Day Length:

7 h. 55 min.

Yellowknife in November

Minimum:

32.4°F

Average:

32.7°F

Maximum:

33.1°F

Water temperature in Yellowknife today

As of now, in Yellowknife, the water temperature is 39.7°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 0.3°F lower 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 42.0°F on 2021, while the historical minimum was 37.7°F on 2016.

Over the past two weeks, the water temperature has closely aligned with historical averages for those days. The forecast for the upcoming week shows a gradual cooling trend. The average temperature is expected to be 39.0°F, the minimum temperature may reach 38.7°F, and the maximum might stay at 39.5°F.

Daily water temperature in Yellowknife

Date Current Year

actual* / forecast**

last year 10 years average
Oct 22 42.2°F 44.3°F 43.0°F
Oct 23 41.4°F 43.8°F 42.5°F
Oct 24 41.5°F 44.2°F 42.3°F
Oct 25 42.3°F 44.3°F 42.2°F
Oct 26 41.6°F 43.8°F 41.8°F
Oct 27 41.0°F 43.5°F 41.4°F
Oct 28 41.1°F 43.2°F 41.3°F
Oct 29 40.9°F 43.2°F 41.1°F
Oct 30 40.7°F 42.9°F 40.9°F
Oct 31 40.6°F 42.7°F 40.8°F
Nov 1 41.0°F 43.0°F 41.2°F
Nov 2 40.2°F 42.4°F 40.4°F
Nov 3 40.0°F 42.1°F 40.2°F
Nov 4 39.8°F 41.8°F 40.1°F
Nov 5 39.7°F 41.6°F 39.9°F
Nov 6 39.5°F 41.7°F 39.7°F
Nov 7 39.3°F 41.5°F 39.6°F
Nov 8 39.2°F 41.3°F 39.4°F
Nov 9 39.0°F 41.0°F 39.3°F
Nov 10 38.9°F 40.8°F 39.1°F
Nov 11 38.7°F 40.7°F 39.0°F
Nov 12 38.7°F 40.6°F 38.9°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, 52.5°F in Summer, and 45.5°F in Autumn.