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 4.16°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.

39.5

°F

December 22, 06:01

Trend:

increasing

Yesterday:

39.5°F

Tomorrow:

39.8°F

Sunrise:

08:39

Sunset:

15:58

Day Length:

7 h. 19 min.

Kiel in December

Minimum:

35.8°F

Average:

39.7°F

Maximum:

46.6°F

Sea water temperature in Kiel today

As of now, in Kiel, the water temperature is 39.5°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 3.2°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 rise a bit.

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 45.8°F on 2022, while the historical minimum was 39.4°F on 2017.

latest data

last year

The water temperature over the last two weeks displayed soome variability. While the two week average stayed close to the historical average, there were some days when the temperature was close to the minimum recorded over the past years. The forecast for the upcoming week shows a gradual cooling trend. The average temperature is expected to be 38.9°F, the minimum temperature may reach 38.4°F, and the maximum might stay at 39.9°F.

Daily water temperature in Kiel

Date	Current Year actual* / forecast**	last year	10 years average
Dec 8	41.8°F	45.9°F	43.6°F
Dec 9	42.6°F	45.5°F	43.7°F
Dec 10	42.6°F	45.4°F	43.4°F
Dec 11	41.8°F	45.4°F	42.7°F
Dec 12	41.8°F	45.2°F	42.7°F
Dec 13	41.9°F	44.4°F	42.7°F
Dec 14	42.4°F	44.3°F	42.7°F
Dec 15	40.1°F	43.8°F	42.6°F
Dec 16	39.9°F	44.9°F	42.6°F
Dec 17	40.2°F	44.5°F	42.6°F
Dec 18	38.5°F	44.5°F	41.3°F
Dec 19	38.4°F	44.8°F	41.9°F
Dec 20	39.1°F	44.7°F	41.8°F
Dec 21	39.5°F	44.8°F	42.7°F
Dec 22	39.5°F	44.9°F	42.7°F
Dec 23	39.8°F	44.7°F	43.0°F
Dec 24	39.9°F	45.2°F	43.1°F
Dec 25	38.9°F	44.0°F	42.1°F
Dec 26	38.8°F	44.6°F	42.0°F
Dec 27	38.6°F	44.0°F	41.7°F
Dec 28	38.4°F	44.6°F	41.6°F
Dec 29	38.4°F	44.9°F	41.5°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 40.1°F in Winter, 45.5°F in Spring, 63.9°F in Summer, and 56.4°F in Autumn.