What is the current water temperature in Hakodate?

Q: What is the current water temperature in Hakodate?

As of now, in Hakodate, the water temperature is 11.35°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 Hakodate

Detailed information about the current water temperature in Hakodate. 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.

52.4

°F

December 22, 14:17

Trend:

decreasing

Yesterday:

52.4°F

Tomorrow:

52.4°F

Sunrise:

07:02

Sunset:

16:10

Day Length:

9 h. 8 min.

Hakodate in December

Minimum:

45.1°F

Average:

49.4°F

Maximum:

51.0°F

Sea water temperature in Hakodate today

As of now, in Hakodate, the water temperature is 52.4°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 0.5°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 54.2°F on 2021, while the historical minimum was 48.5°F on 2016.

latest data

last year

Over the past two weeks, the water temperature has closely aligned with historical averages for those days. Over the next week, the forecast shows a steady trend, with temperatures staying close to the average of 52.3°F. Both minimum and maximum temperatures expected to be close to the average, offering a week of stable water conditions.

Daily water temperature in Hakodate

Date	Current Year actual* / forecast**	last year	10 years average
Dec 8	56.4°F	55.9°F	54.1°F
Dec 9	55.8°F	56.3°F	54.4°F
Dec 10	55.1°F	56.1°F	54.2°F
Dec 11	54.8°F	55.7°F	54.2°F
Dec 12	54.8°F	55.4°F	54.5°F
Dec 13	53.8°F	55.7°F	54.2°F
Dec 14	54.3°F	55.4°F	53.9°F
Dec 15	54.6°F	55.0°F	54.5°F
Dec 16	54.1°F	54.4°F	53.9°F
Dec 17	53.7°F	54.4°F	53.8°F
Dec 18	53.6°F	52.2°F	52.3°F
Dec 19	53.5°F	52.3°F	52.4°F
Dec 20	53.0°F	52.4°F	52.5°F
Dec 21	52.4°F	51.8°F	51.9°F
Dec 22	52.4°F	51.6°F	51.9°F
Dec 23	52.4°F	51.3°F	51.9°F
Dec 24	52.1°F	50.6°F	51.6°F
Dec 25	52.7°F	50.9°F	52.2°F
Dec 26	52.5°F	52.2°F	52.0°F
Dec 27	52.3°F	51.3°F	51.8°F
Dec 28	52.2°F	51.1°F	51.7°F
Dec 29	52.2°F	52.3°F	51.7°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 Hakodate by month

In Hakodate, August is the only month that offers comfortable swimming conditions. The amount of days when the water is warm enough is only 37.

The warmest water in Hakodate was recorded on September 1, 2023, reaching a 82.2°F. While the coldest temperature occurred on February 23, 2014, dipping to 38.9°F. The average readings by season are 49.1°F in Winter, 47.9°F in Spring, 66.5°F in Summer, and 65.7°F in Autumn.