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 9.63°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.

49.3

°F

March 24, 09:06

Trend:

stable

Yesterday:

49.4°F

Tomorrow:

49.4°F

Sunrise:

06:45

Sunset:

19:10

Day Length:

12 h. 25 min.

Dunkerque in March

Minimum:

43.6°F

Average:

47.7°F

Maximum:

50.8°F

Sea water temperature in Dunkerque today

As of now, in Dunkerque, the water temperature is 49.3°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 2.8°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

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 49.3°F on 2024, while the historical minimum was 42.8°F on 2018.

latest data

last year

Observations from the last two weeks indicate that the water temperature was in proximity to the highest values recorded on those days in the past. The forecast for the upcoming week suggests a gradual increase. The average temperature is expected to rise up to 49.9°F, with minimum temperature starting at 49.4°F, while the maximum might reach 50.3°F.

Daily water temperature in Dunkerque

Date	Current Year actual* / forecast**	last year	10 years average
Mar 10	47.9°F	46.4°F	45.4°F
Mar 11	48.5°F	46.4°F	45.5°F
Mar 12	48.5°F	45.9°F	45.6°F
Mar 13	48.4°F	46.0°F	45.7°F
Mar 14	48.4°F	46.1°F	46.0°F
Mar 15	48.6°F	45.8°F	46.1°F
Mar 16	48.6°F	45.6°F	46.1°F
Mar 17	48.6°F	45.6°F	46.1°F
Mar 18	49.3°F	45.0°F	46.2°F
Mar 19	49.0°F	45.1°F	46.4°F
Mar 20	48.7°F	44.9°F	46.3°F
Mar 21	49.1°F	45.6°F	46.5°F
Mar 22	49.5°F	45.4°F	46.5°F
Mar 23	49.4°F	45.5°F	46.6°F
Mar 24	49.3°F	46.1°F	46.6°F
Mar 25	49.4°F	45.7°F	46.6°F
Mar 26	49.7°F	46.2°F	46.9°F
Mar 27	49.7°F	47.3°F	46.9°F
Mar 28	50.0°F	48.2°F	47.2°F
Mar 29	50.1°F	47.5°F	47.3°F
Mar 30	50.2°F	47.4°F	47.5°F
Mar 31	50.3°F	47.6°F	47.6°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, 50.1°F in Spring, 64.4°F in Summer, and 59.9°F in Autumn.

Popular neighboring cities and resorts

City	Water temperature*	Distance**
Calais	49.3°F	23mi
Ostend	48.9°F	27mi
Brugge	46.7°F	39mi
Boulogne-sur-Mer	48.8°F	40mi

* current water temperature in this city

** straight line distance from Dunkerque