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 5.89°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.

42.6

°F

January 9, 17:48

Trend:

stable

Yesterday:

42.5°F

Tomorrow:

42.1°F

Sunrise:

08:52

Sunset:

17:04

Day Length:

8 h. 12 min.

Dunkerque in January

Minimum:

43.8°F

Average:

47.8°F

Maximum:

51.2°F

Sea water temperature in Dunkerque today

As of now, in Dunkerque, the water temperature is 42.6°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 4.6°F lower 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 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 is also close to the historical minimum temperature for this date. The maximum temperature recorded for this date was 50.1°F on 2016, while the historical minimum was 45.9°F on 2017.

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 shows a gradual cooling trend. The average temperature is expected to be 41.6°F, the minimum temperature may reach 41.2°F, and the maximum might stay at 42.1°F.

Daily water temperature in Dunkerque

Date	Current Year actual* / forecast**	last year	10 years average
Jan 1	43.8°F	47.4°F	47.8°F
Jan 2	44.1°F	47.5°F	47.8°F
Jan 3	43.6°F	46.5°F	47.7°F
Jan 4	43.3°F	46.6°F	47.6°F
Jan 5	43.0°F	46.4°F	47.4°F
Jan 6	42.8°F	46.3°F	47.2°F
Jan 7	42.6°F	46.3°F	47.1°F
Jan 8	42.5°F	46.3°F	47.0°F
Jan 9	42.6°F	46.1°F	47.2°F
Jan 10	42.1°F	45.5°F	46.7°F
Jan 11	41.7°F	45.1°F	46.3°F
Jan 12	41.7°F	45.4°F	46.3°F
Jan 13	41.7°F	45.2°F	46.3°F
Jan 14	41.5°F	44.9°F	46.1°F
Jan 15	41.3°F	44.6°F	45.9°F
Jan 16	41.2°F	44.0°F	45.8°F
Dec 26	46.6°F	47.8°F	48.0°F
Dec 27	44.9°F	47.8°F	47.8°F
Dec 28	44.5°F	47.6°F	47.4°F
Dec 29	43.5°F	47.6°F	47.4°F
Dec 30	43.7°F	47.6°F	47.5°F
Dec 31	43.5°F	47.5°F	47.5°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 46.6°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	43.2°F	23mi
Ostend	40.2°F	27mi
Brugge	40.4°F	39mi
Boulogne-sur-Mer	45.1°F	40mi

* current water temperature in this city

** straight line distance from Dunkerque