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 14.19°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.

57.5

°F

May 16, 20:01

Trend:

increasing

Yesterday:

56.9°F

Tomorrow:

58.0°F

Sunrise:

05:12

Sunset:

21:20

Day Length:

16 h. 8 min.

Kiel in May

Minimum:

35.3°F

Average:

40.9°F

Maximum:

46.4°F

Sea water temperature in Kiel today

As of now, in Kiel, the water temperature is 57.5°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 5.2°F higher than the average recorded on this particular day in recent years. Since yesterday, there was a slight increase in temperature. This indicates a warming trend over the past day. According to the forecast, we expect the temperature to rise a bit.

Recent sea temperature and forecast

Today's water temperature is notably higher than the average recorded over the past two weeks, indicating a significant warming trend. It is also close to the historical maximum temperature for this date. The maximum temperature recorded for this date was 54.0°F on 2020, while the historical minimum was 50.4°F on 2021.

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 maximum recorded over the past years. The forecast for the upcoming week suggests a gradual increase. The average temperature is expected to rise up to 59.1°F, with minimum temperature starting at 58.0°F, while the maximum might reach 59.9°F.

Daily water temperature in Kiel

Date	Current Year actual* / forecast**	last year	10 years average
May 2	49.6°F	47.9°F	48.7°F
May 3	50.4°F	47.0°F	48.5°F
May 4	50.3°F	49.1°F	48.6°F
May 5	49.9°F	50.6°F	48.9°F
May 6	51.6°F	50.5°F	49.2°F
May 7	53.6°F	50.7°F	49.9°F
May 8	54.8°F	48.7°F	50.2°F
May 9	54.0°F	48.8°F	50.7°F
May 10	53.2°F	50.5°F	51.2°F
May 11	53.2°F	51.4°F	51.3°F
May 12	53.7°F	52.6°F	51.7°F
May 13	53.7°F	52.4°F	51.8°F
May 14	53.9°F	53.9°F	52.0°F
May 15	56.9°F	52.0°F	52.2°F
May 16	57.5°F	53.3°F	52.3°F
May 17	58.0°F	53.0°F	52.7°F
May 18	58.6°F	53.1°F	53.3°F
May 19	58.8°F	53.3°F	53.6°F
May 20	59.2°F	53.4°F	54.0°F
May 21	59.7°F	53.8°F	54.4°F
May 22	59.9°F	54.1°F	54.6°F
May 23	59.9°F	53.8°F	54.6°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 40.1°F in Winter, 45.4°F in Spring, 63.9°F in Summer, and 56.3°F in Autumn.