What is the current water temperature in Dunkerque?

Q: What is the current water temperature in Dunkerque?

As of now, in Dunkerque, the water temperature is 13.03°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 Dunkerque

Detailed information about the current water temperature in Dunkerque. 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.

55.5

°F

November 8, 21:23

Trend:

stable

Yesterday:

55.2°F

Tomorrow:

55.1°F

Sunrise:

07:54

Sunset:

17:14

Day Length:

9 h. 20 min.

Dunkerque in November

Minimum:

43.9°F

Average:

46.4°F

Maximum:

49.9°F

Sea water temperature in Dunkerque today

As of now, in Dunkerque, the water temperature is 55.5°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 0.5°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 fall a bit.

Recent sea 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 falls within the range of the average temperature recorded for this date, suggesting a consistent weather trend. The maximum temperature recorded for this date was 58.1°F on 2022, while the historical minimum was 54.6°F on 2020.

latest data

last year

The water temperature over the last two weeks displayed soome variability. While the two week average stayed close to the historical average, there were some days when the temperature was close to the minimum recorded over the past years. The forecast for the upcoming week shows a gradual cooling trend. The average temperature is expected to be 54.7°F, the minimum temperature may reach 54.2°F, and the maximum might stay at 55.1°F.

Daily water temperature in Dunkerque

Date	Current Year actual* / forecast**	last year	10 years average
Oct 25	58.6°F	58.5°F	58.6°F
Oct 26	58.5°F	58.8°F	58.5°F
Oct 27	58.3°F	58.7°F	58.3°F
Oct 28	58.1°F	58.1°F	58.1°F
Oct 29	56.6°F	58.5°F	57.7°F
Oct 30	56.6°F	58.3°F	57.6°F
Oct 31	56.3°F	58.2°F	57.5°F
Nov 1	56.1°F	58.4°F	57.5°F
Nov 2	56.2°F	58.1°F	57.4°F
Nov 3	56.1°F	57.8°F	57.0°F
Nov 4	55.6°F	57.4°F	56.8°F
Nov 5	55.4°F	57.1°F	56.5°F
Nov 6	54.9°F	56.8°F	56.2°F
Nov 7	55.2°F	56.6°F	56.1°F
Nov 8	55.5°F	56.3°F	56.0°F
Nov 9	55.1°F	55.9°F	55.6°F
Nov 10	55.1°F	55.9°F	55.6°F
Nov 11	54.9°F	55.7°F	55.4°F
Nov 12	54.6°F	55.5°F	55.1°F
Nov 13	54.5°F	55.3°F	55.0°F
Nov 14	54.4°F	55.3°F	55.0°F
Nov 15	54.2°F	55.1°F	54.7°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 Dunkerque by month

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

The warmest water in Dunkerque was recorded on August 13, 2022, reaching a 70.7°F. While the coldest temperature occurred on March 2, 2018, dipping to 39.3°F. The average readings by season are 46.7°F in Winter, 49.9°F in Spring, 64.1°F in Summer, and 59.8°F in Autumn.

Popular neighboring cities and resorts

City	Water temperature*	Distance**
Calais	56.2°F	23mi
Ostend	54.2°F	27mi
Brugge	53.3°F	39mi
Boulogne-sur-Mer	56.3°F	40mi

* current water temperature in this city

** straight line distance from Dunkerque