What is the current water temperature in Kobe?

Q: What is the current water temperature in Kobe?

As of now, in Kobe, the water temperature is 8.08°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 Kobe

Detailed information about the current water temperature in Kobe. 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.

46.5

°F

February 24, 03:15

Trend:

decreasing

Yesterday:

46.9°F

Tomorrow:

46.4°F

Sunrise:

06:36

Sunset:

17:50

Day Length:

11 h. 14 min.

Kobe in February

Minimum:

54.1°F

Average:

56.3°F

Maximum:

59.2°F

Sea water temperature in Kobe today

As of now, in Kobe, the water temperature is 46.5°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 5.0°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 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 is also close to the historical minimum temperature for this date. The maximum temperature recorded for this date was 58.4°F on 2016, while the historical minimum was 46.1°F on 2018.

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 45.9°F, the minimum temperature may reach 44.8°F, and the maximum might stay at 46.8°F.

Daily water temperature in Kobe

Date	Current Year actual* / forecast**	last year	10 years average
Feb 10	47.6°F	50.4°F	51.6°F
Feb 11	48.0°F	50.8°F	51.5°F
Feb 12	47.4°F	50.8°F	51.3°F
Feb 13	47.4°F	51.1°F	51.2°F
Feb 14	46.8°F	50.3°F	51.1°F
Feb 15	47.6°F	51.3°F	51.2°F
Feb 16	48.1°F	50.8°F	51.5°F
Feb 17	48.6°F	50.5°F	51.5°F
Feb 18	48.4°F	50.1°F	51.3°F
Feb 19	47.8°F	51.2°F	51.4°F
Feb 20	47.2°F	51.5°F	51.4°F
Feb 21	48.1°F	52.0°F	51.4°F
Feb 22	46.6°F	52.4°F	51.4°F
Feb 23	46.9°F	52.5°F	51.9°F
Feb 24	46.5°F	50.9°F	51.6°F
Feb 25	46.4°F	51.2°F	51.4°F
Feb 26	46.6°F	49.9°F	51.6°F
Feb 27	46.7°F	50.1°F	51.7°F
Feb 28	46.8°F	51.0°F	51.9°F
Mar 1	44.8°F	51.7°F	51.8°F
Mar 2	45.1°F	51.2°F	52.1°F
Mar 3	45.0°F	32.0°F	52.1°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 Kobe by month

In Kobe, the months July through October offer comfortable swimming conditions, which amounts to 112 swimming days.

The warmest water in Kobe was recorded on August 27, 2024, reaching a 86.1°F. While the coldest temperature occurred on February 17, 2018, dipping to 45.3°F. The average readings by season are 55.5°F in Winter, 58.4°F in Spring, 76.9°F in Summer, and 73.5°F in Autumn.

Popular neighboring cities and resorts

City	Water temperature*	Distance**
Nishinomiya-hama	45.9°F	9mi
Amagasaki	46.3°F	13mi
Sakai	46.5°F	18mi
Osaka	46.4°F	18mi
Himeji	46.9°F	29mi
Kyoto	47.9°F	40mi
Ōtsu	47.9°F	44mi
Maizuru	51.5°F	53mi
Tokushima	49.7°F	56mi

* current water temperature in this city

** straight line distance from Kobe