What is the current water temperature in Sapporo?

Q: What is the current water temperature in Sapporo?

As of now, in Sapporo, the water temperature is 6.4°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 Sapporo

Detailed information about the current water temperature in Sapporo. 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.

43.5

°F

December 22, 13:54

Trend:

stable

Yesterday:

43.6°F

Tomorrow:

43.6°F

Sunrise:

07:04

Sunset:

16:03

Day Length:

8 h. 59 min.

Sapporo in December

Minimum:

32.0°F

Average:

36.7°F

Maximum:

43.9°F

Sea water temperature in Sapporo today

As of now, in Sapporo, the water temperature is 43.5°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 6.0°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 is also close to the historical maximum temperature for this date. The maximum temperature recorded for this date was 45.7°F on 2015, while the historical minimum was 32.0°F on 2020.

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 43.1°F, the minimum temperature may reach 42.6°F, and the maximum might stay at 43.8°F.

Daily water temperature in Sapporo

Date	Current Year actual* / forecast**	last year	10 years average
Dec 8	47.9°F	48.9°F	43.8°F
Dec 9	47.5°F	48.7°F	43.1°F
Dec 10	47.4°F	48.7°F	43.1°F
Dec 11	47.1°F	48.4°F	42.7°F
Dec 12	47.3°F	48.6°F	42.7°F
Dec 13	47.0°F	48.3°F	42.0°F
Dec 14	46.8°F	48.0°F	41.4°F
Dec 15	46.0°F	47.5°F	40.7°F
Dec 16	44.1°F	47.5°F	40.2°F
Dec 17	44.3°F	48.4°F	40.0°F
Dec 18	42.2°F	46.1°F	38.7°F
Dec 19	42.3°F	46.6°F	38.5°F
Dec 20	42.3°F	45.3°F	37.2°F
Dec 21	43.6°F	45.6°F	37.5°F
Dec 22	43.5°F	45.0°F	37.5°F
Dec 23	43.6°F	46.2°F	37.5°F
Dec 24	43.8°F	46.4°F	37.7°F
Dec 25	43.3°F	45.6°F	37.3°F
Dec 26	43.0°F	45.6°F	36.9°F
Dec 27	42.8°F	45.7°F	36.8°F
Dec 28	42.7°F	45.6°F	36.7°F
Dec 29	42.6°F	45.5°F	36.6°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 Sapporo by month

In Sapporo, August is the only month that offers comfortable swimming conditions. The amount of days when the water is warm enough is only 18.

The warmest water in Sapporo was recorded on August 24, 2023, reaching a 81.8°F. While the coldest temperature occurred on January 1, 2020, dipping to 32.0°F. The average readings by season are 37.4°F in Winter, 42.2°F in Spring, 66.9°F in Summer, and 63.0°F in Autumn.