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 4.22°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.

39.6

°F

June 23, 17:40

Trend:

increasing

Yesterday:

38.8°F

Tomorrow:

40.9°F

Sunrise:

03:40

Sunset:

23:39

Day Length:

19 h. 59 min.

Yellowknife in June

Minimum:

32.9°F

Average:

33.4°F

Maximum:

33.9°F

Water temperature in Yellowknife today

As of now, in Yellowknife, the water temperature is 39.6°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 2.9°F lower 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 rise considerably.

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 minimum temperature for this date. The maximum temperature recorded for this date was 49.8°F on 2016, while the historical minimum was 40.1°F on 2020.

latest data

last year

Observations from the last two weeks indicate that the water temperature was in proximity to the lowest values recorded on those days in the past. The forecast for the upcoming week suggests a gradual increase. The average temperature is expected to rise up to 44.3°F, with minimum temperature starting at 40.9°F, while the maximum might reach 47.7°F.

Daily water temperature in Yellowknife

Date	Current Year actual* / forecast**	last year	10 years average
Jun 9	35.0°F	37.1°F	37.1°F
Jun 10	35.5°F	37.7°F	37.6°F
Jun 11	36.0°F	38.2°F	38.2°F
Jun 12	36.5°F	38.9°F	38.8°F
Jun 13	36.9°F	39.5°F	39.3°F
Jun 14	39.6°F	40.2°F	40.1°F
Jun 15	40.2°F	41.1°F	40.6°F
Jun 16	40.0°F	41.0°F	40.6°F
Jun 17	37.4°F	41.0°F	40.5°F
Jun 18	37.7°F	41.0°F	40.6°F
Jun 19	37.8°F	41.0°F	40.6°F
Jun 20	38.1°F	40.9°F	40.9°F
Jun 21	38.4°F	41.6°F	41.3°F
Jun 22	38.8°F	41.6°F	41.5°F
Jun 23	39.6°F	42.2°F	42.5°F
Jun 24	40.9°F	44.2°F	43.7°F
Jun 25	41.7°F	46.4°F	44.6°F
Jun 26	42.9°F	47.2°F	45.8°F
Jun 27	44.6°F	49.3°F	47.4°F
Jun 28	45.3°F	51.4°F	48.2°F
Jun 29	46.7°F	54.0°F	49.6°F
Jun 30	47.7°F	53.8°F	50.6°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.