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 15.25°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.

59.5

°F

October 23, 00:27

Trend:

decreasing

Yesterday:

59.7°F

Tomorrow:

59.3°F

Sunrise:

08:27

Sunset:

18:42

Day Length:

10 h. 15 min.

Dunkerque in October

Minimum:

45.1°F

Average:

46.7°F

Maximum:

49.8°F

Sea water temperature in Dunkerque today

As of now, in Dunkerque, the water temperature is 59.5°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 higher than the average recorded on this particular day in recent years. The sea temperature remains approximately unchanged from yesterday. According to the forecast, we expect the temperature to stay about the same.

Recent sea temperature and forecast

Today's water temperature is slightly 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 61.0°F on 2023, while the historical minimum was 57.4°F on 2020.

latest data

last year

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 58.8°F, the minimum temperature may reach 58.2°F, and the maximum might stay at 59.3°F.

Daily water temperature in Dunkerque

Date	Current Year actual* / forecast**	last year	10 years average
Oct 9	60.6°F	60.8°F	61.0°F
Oct 10	60.5°F	60.6°F	60.8°F
Oct 11	60.4°F	60.3°F	60.7°F
Oct 12	60.3°F	60.1°F	60.5°F
Oct 13	60.2°F	59.8°F	60.5°F
Oct 14	60.1°F	59.7°F	60.4°F
Oct 15	59.9°F	59.5°F	60.2°F
Oct 16	59.8°F	59.3°F	60.1°F
Oct 17	59.9°F	59.5°F	59.9°F
Oct 18	59.6°F	59.1°F	59.5°F
Oct 19	59.4°F	59.5°F	59.4°F
Oct 20	59.3°F	59.1°F	59.3°F
Oct 21	59.3°F	59.0°F	59.2°F
Oct 22	59.7°F	58.7°F	59.1°F
Oct 23	59.5°F	58.8°F	58.9°F
Oct 24	59.3°F	58.9°F	58.8°F
Oct 25	59.2°F	58.5°F	58.6°F
Oct 26	59.0°F	58.8°F	58.5°F
Oct 27	58.9°F	58.7°F	58.3°F
Oct 28	58.6°F	58.1°F	58.1°F
Oct 29	58.4°F	58.5°F	57.8°F
Oct 30	58.2°F	58.3°F	57.7°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	59.7°F	23mi
Ostend	58.0°F	27mi
Brugge	57.5°F	39mi
Boulogne-sur-Mer	60.0°F	40mi

* current water temperature in this city

** straight line distance from Dunkerque