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 6.22°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.

43.2

°F

January 3, 10:03

Trend:

decreasing

Yesterday:

44.1°F

Tomorrow:

43.2°F

Sunrise:

08:40

Sunset:

16:08

Day Length:

7 h. 28 min.

Kiel in January

Minimum:

35.3°F

Average:

41.5°F

Maximum:

46.7°F

Sea water temperature in Kiel today

As of now, in Kiel, the water temperature is 43.2°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 2.2°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

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 45.8°F on 2023, while the historical minimum was 34.7°F on 2022.

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 shows a gradual cooling trend. The average temperature is expected to be 42.3°F, the minimum temperature may reach 41.8°F, and the maximum might stay at 43.2°F.

Daily water temperature in Kiel

Date	Current Year actual* / forecast**	last year	10 years average
Jan 1	43.9°F	36.4°F	41.5°F
Jan 2	44.1°F	37.3°F	41.6°F
Jan 3	43.2°F	36.9°F	41.0°F
Jan 4	43.2°F	36.2°F	41.0°F
Jan 5	42.8°F	36.4°F	40.6°F
Jan 6	42.6°F	36.3°F	40.4°F
Jan 7	42.1°F	36.3°F	39.9°F
Jan 8	41.8°F	36.2°F	39.7°F
Jan 9	41.9°F	37.5°F	39.7°F
Jan 10	41.8°F	37.4°F	39.6°F
Dec 20	46.6°F	39.1°F	42.4°F
Dec 21	46.3°F	39.5°F	42.9°F
Dec 22	46.4°F	39.5°F	42.9°F
Dec 23	45.7°F	39.9°F	43.1°F
Dec 24	45.4°F	42.4°F	43.2°F
Dec 25	45.0°F	40.9°F	42.2°F
Dec 26	45.3°F	41.3°F	42.3°F
Dec 27	45.7°F	40.7°F	42.0°F
Dec 28	45.2°F	39.9°F	41.8°F
Dec 29	44.6°F	38.9°F	41.7°F
Dec 30	44.6°F	38.5°F	41.6°F
Dec 31	43.6°F	37.5°F	41.6°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 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 40.2°F in Winter, 45.7°F in Spring, 64.0°F in Summer, and 56.6°F in Autumn.