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 7.96°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.

46.3

°F

February 23, 22:51

Trend:

increasing

Yesterday:

45.3°F

Tomorrow:

46.5°F

Sunrise:

07:49

Sunset:

18:20

Day Length:

10 h. 31 min.

Dunkerque in February

Minimum:

44.1°F

Average:

47.8°F

Maximum:

50.9°F

Sea water temperature in Dunkerque today

As of now, in Dunkerque, the water temperature is 46.3°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 1.4°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

The water temperature today is above average for the last two weeks, showing a small increase in temperature. It is also close to the historical maximum temperature for this date. The maximum temperature recorded for this date was 47.6°F on 2024, while the historical minimum was 43.3°F on 2021.

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 maximum recorded over the past years. Over the next week, the forecast shows a steady trend, with temperatures staying close to the average of 46.2°F. Both minimum and maximum temperatures expected to be close to the average, offering a week of stable water conditions.

Daily water temperature in Dunkerque

Date	Current Year actual* / forecast**	last year	10 years average
Feb 9	45.5°F	44.3°F	44.9°F
Feb 10	45.6°F	44.3°F	44.9°F
Feb 11	46.2°F	44.4°F	44.8°F
Feb 12	46.6°F	44.6°F	44.9°F
Feb 13	47.2°F	44.7°F	44.7°F
Feb 14	47.2°F	44.1°F	44.6°F
Feb 15	46.7°F	43.1°F	44.6°F
Feb 16	46.5°F	43.3°F	44.7°F
Feb 17	46.5°F	42.8°F	44.8°F
Feb 18	46.0°F	42.5°F	44.7°F
Feb 19	45.6°F	42.5°F	44.8°F
Feb 20	45.4°F	42.2°F	44.8°F
Feb 21	45.3°F	42.3°F	44.9°F
Feb 22	45.3°F	42.3°F	44.9°F
Feb 23	46.3°F	43.3°F	45.0°F
Feb 24	46.5°F	43.1°F	45.1°F
Feb 25	46.6°F	44.2°F	45.2°F
Feb 26	46.7°F	44.3°F	45.3°F
Feb 27	46.7°F	44.7°F	45.4°F
Feb 28	46.5°F	44.8°F	45.1°F
Mar 1	45.2°F	44.8°F	44.9°F
Mar 2	45.1°F	45.0°F	44.8°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 46.5°F in Winter, 50.0°F in Spring, 64.4°F in Summer, and 59.9°F in Autumn.

Popular neighboring cities and resorts

City	Water temperature*	Distance**
Calais	46.3°F	23mi
Ostend	44.5°F	27mi
Brugge	42.3°F	39mi
Boulogne-sur-Mer	46.9°F	40mi

* current water temperature in this city

** straight line distance from Dunkerque