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 8.95°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.

48.1

°F

December 22, 04:16

Trend:

increasing

Yesterday:

48.0°F

Tomorrow:

48.2°F

Sunrise:

08:52

Sunset:

16:47

Day Length:

7 h. 55 min.

Dunkerque in December

Minimum:

43.7°F

Average:

46.5°F

Maximum:

49.5°F

Sea water temperature in Dunkerque today

As of now, in Dunkerque, the water temperature is 48.1°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 about the same as 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 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 50.9°F on 2015, while the historical minimum was 46.6°F on 2017.

latest data

last year

Over the past two weeks, the water temperature has closely aligned with historical averages for those days. Over the next week, the forecast shows a steady trend, with temperatures staying close to the average of 48.3°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
Dec 8	50.2°F	49.3°F	50.1°F
Dec 9	50.3°F	49.5°F	49.9°F
Dec 10	50.2°F	49.5°F	49.8°F
Dec 11	50.1°F	49.1°F	49.7°F
Dec 12	50.1°F	49.5°F	49.6°F
Dec 13	49.9°F	49.7°F	49.4°F
Dec 14	49.7°F	49.6°F	49.2°F
Dec 15	48.5°F	49.4°F	48.8°F
Dec 16	48.2°F	49.2°F	48.7°F
Dec 17	48.1°F	49.0°F	48.5°F
Dec 18	48.3°F	49.1°F	48.5°F
Dec 19	47.9°F	48.9°F	48.2°F
Dec 20	47.8°F	48.7°F	48.0°F
Dec 21	48.0°F	48.8°F	48.1°F
Dec 22	48.1°F	48.9°F	48.3°F
Dec 23	48.2°F	49.0°F	48.4°F
Dec 24	48.5°F	49.0°F	48.6°F
Dec 25	48.5°F	48.9°F	48.6°F
Dec 26	48.4°F	49.0°F	48.6°F
Dec 27	48.5°F	49.7°F	48.6°F
Dec 28	48.1°F	49.5°F	48.2°F
Dec 29	48.2°F	49.4°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 46.8°F in Winter, 49.9°F in Spring, 63.9°F in Summer, and 59.9°F in Autumn.

Popular neighboring cities and resorts

City	Water temperature*	Distance**
Calais	49.3°F	23mi
Ostend	45.6°F	27mi
Brugge	45.4°F	39mi
Boulogne-sur-Mer	49.5°F	40mi

* current water temperature in this city

** straight line distance from Dunkerque