What is the current water temperature in Vaasa?

Q: What is the current water temperature in Vaasa?

As of now, in Vaasa, the water temperature is 11.19°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 Vaasa

Detailed information about the current water temperature in Vaasa. 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.

52.1

°F

May 18, 19:35

Trend:

increasing

Yesterday:

49.9°F

Tomorrow:

52.3°F

Sunrise:

04:22

Sunset:

22:39

Day Length:

18 h. 17 min.

Vaasa in May

Minimum:

32.0°F

Average:

32.0°F

Maximum:

32.0°F

Sea water temperature in Vaasa today

As of now, in Vaasa, the water temperature is 52.1°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 6.8°F higher than the average recorded on this particular day in recent years. Since yesterday, there was a noticeable increase in temperature. This indicates a warming trend over the past day. According to the forecast, we expect the temperature to rise a bit.

Recent sea 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 49.2°F on 2019, while the historical minimum was 41.9°F on 2021.

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 suggests a gradual increase. The average temperature is expected to rise up to 54.1°F, with minimum temperature starting at 52.3°F, while the maximum might reach 55.5°F.

Daily water temperature in Vaasa

Date	Current Year actual* / forecast**	last year	10 years average
May 4	43.1°F	37.0°F	39.8°F
May 5	43.6°F	39.9°F	40.6°F
May 6	43.2°F	42.2°F	41.0°F
May 7	44.5°F	42.0°F	41.6°F
May 8	43.4°F	42.2°F	41.9°F
May 9	42.9°F	41.3°F	42.3°F
May 10	43.4°F	41.4°F	42.8°F
May 11	43.8°F	41.8°F	43.2°F
May 12	44.5°F	42.5°F	43.9°F
May 13	47.2°F	43.3°F	44.6°F
May 14	48.5°F	43.7°F	45.1°F
May 15	48.6°F	41.3°F	44.8°F
May 16	49.5°F	42.6°F	45.4°F
May 17	49.9°F	42.3°F	45.5°F
May 18	52.1°F	44.1°F	45.3°F
May 19	52.3°F	46.4°F	45.5°F
May 20	53.0°F	45.9°F	46.2°F
May 21	53.6°F	45.5°F	46.8°F
May 22	54.1°F	48.7°F	47.3°F
May 23	54.7°F	50.9°F	47.9°F
May 24	55.2°F	49.5°F	48.4°F
May 25	55.5°F	50.8°F	48.7°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.

Sea water temperature in Vaasa by month

In an average year, Vaasa offers no days when the water temperature is warm enough to swim comfortably.

The warmest water in Vaasa was recorded on July 1, 2022, reaching a 73.5°F. While the coldest temperature occurred on January 1, 2018, dipping to 32.0°F. The average readings by season are 32.5°F in Winter, 37.3°F in Spring, 62.1°F in Summer, and 47.4°F in Autumn.