What is the current water temperature in Kiel?

Q: What is the current water temperature in Kiel?

As of now, in Kiel, the water temperature is 11.42°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 Kiel

Detailed information about the current water temperature in Kiel. 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.

52.6

°F

May 9, 23:27

Trend:

stable

Yesterday:

54.5°F

Tomorrow:

53.2°F

Sunrise:

05:27

Sunset:

21:06

Day Length:

15 h. 39 min.

Kiel in May

Minimum:

35.3°F

Average:

40.5°F

Maximum:

46.4°F

Sea water temperature in Kiel today

As of now, in Kiel, the water temperature is 52.6°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 2.0°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 rise a bit.

Recent sea temperature and forecast

Today's water temperature is slightly lower than the average registered over the last two weeks, indicating a slight cooling trend. It is also close to the historical maximum temperature for this date. The maximum temperature recorded for this date was 54.5°F on 2020, while the historical minimum was 47.1°F on 2021.

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 53.8°F, with minimum temperature starting at 53.2°F, while the maximum might reach 54.8°F.

Daily water temperature in Kiel

Date	Current Year actual* / forecast**	last year	10 years average
Apr 25	48.4°F	47.3°F	47.5°F
Apr 26	49.5°F	46.1°F	47.4°F
Apr 27	51.6°F	45.1°F	47.5°F
Apr 28	51.4°F	47.4°F	47.4°F
Apr 29	51.0°F	46.4°F	47.8°F
Apr 30	53.0°F	46.2°F	48.0°F
May 1	52.0°F	48.3°F	49.0°F
May 2	55.2°F	49.6°F	49.1°F
May 3	56.3°F	50.4°F	49.0°F
May 4	56.7°F	50.3°F	49.2°F
May 5	55.8°F	49.9°F	49.5°F
May 6	55.6°F	51.6°F	49.7°F
May 7	55.5°F	53.6°F	50.3°F
May 8	54.5°F	54.8°F	50.5°F
May 9	52.6°F	54.0°F	50.6°F
May 10	53.2°F	53.2°F	51.2°F
May 11	53.2°F	53.2°F	51.3°F
May 12	53.7°F	53.7°F	51.7°F
May 13	53.8°F	53.8°F	51.8°F
May 14	54.0°F	54.0°F	52.0°F
May 15	54.2°F	56.9°F	52.3°F
May 16	54.8°F	57.5°F	52.8°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 Kiel by month

In an average year, Kiel offers no days when the water temperature is warm enough to swim comfortably.

The warmest water in Kiel was recorded on July 19, 2021, reaching a 73.6°F. While the coldest temperature occurred on March 5, 2018, dipping to 32.8°F. The average readings by season are 40.0°F in Winter, 45.6°F in Spring, 63.8°F in Summer, and 56.4°F in Autumn.