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 6.42°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.

43.6

°F

December 30, 02:19

Trend:

stable

Yesterday:

43.5°F

Tomorrow:

43.5°F

Sunrise:

08:54

Sunset:

16:52

Day Length:

7 h. 58 min.

Dunkerque in January

Minimum:

47.1°F

Average:

48.1°F

Maximum:

51.2°F

Sea water temperature in Dunkerque today

As of now, in Dunkerque, the water temperature is 43.6°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 4.7°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 stay about the same.

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 51.6°F on 2015, while the historical minimum was 47.0°F on 2017.

latest data

last year

Over the last two weeks, the water temperature has stayed slightly above than historical averages for those days. Over the next week, the forecast shows a steady trend, with temperatures staying close to the average of 43.3°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
Jan 1	43.4°F	47.4°F	48.1°F
Jan 2	43.4°F	47.5°F	48.1°F
Jan 3	43.4°F	46.5°F	48.1°F
Jan 4	43.3°F	46.6°F	48.0°F
Jan 5	43.1°F	46.4°F	47.8°F
Jan 6	42.9°F	46.3°F	47.6°F
Dec 16	50.3°F	48.2°F	48.7°F
Dec 17	49.8°F	48.1°F	48.5°F
Dec 18	49.6°F	48.3°F	48.5°F
Dec 19	49.3°F	47.9°F	48.2°F
Dec 20	49.6°F	47.8°F	48.0°F
Dec 21	49.6°F	48.0°F	48.2°F
Dec 22	49.7°F	48.1°F	48.3°F
Dec 23	49.7°F	47.9°F	48.4°F
Dec 24	49.6°F	47.7°F	48.5°F
Dec 25	48.1°F	47.8°F	48.4°F
Dec 26	46.6°F	47.8°F	48.3°F
Dec 27	44.9°F	47.8°F	48.1°F
Dec 28	44.5°F	47.6°F	47.8°F
Dec 29	43.5°F	47.6°F	48.3°F
Dec 30	43.6°F	47.6°F	48.3°F
Dec 31	43.5°F	47.5°F	48.3°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	46.0°F	23mi
Ostend	42.3°F	27mi
Brugge	42.2°F	39mi
Boulogne-sur-Mer	47.7°F	40mi

* current water temperature in this city

** straight line distance from Dunkerque