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 9.21°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.

48.6

°F

November 28, 13:32

Trend:

decreasing

Yesterday:

48.7°F

Tomorrow:

48.2°F

Sunrise:

06:42

Sunset:

16:02

Day Length:

9 h. 20 min.

Sapporo in December

Minimum:

32.0°F

Average:

36.6°F

Maximum:

43.9°F

Sea water temperature in Sapporo today

As of now, in Sapporo, the water temperature is 48.6°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 3.6°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 fall 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 53.3°F on 2021, while the historical minimum was 51.0°F on 2016.

latest data

last year

Observations from the last two weeks indicate that the water temperature was in proximity to the lowest 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 45.1°F, the minimum temperature may reach 41.0°F, and the maximum might stay at 48.2°F.

Daily water temperature in Sapporo

Date	Current Year actual* / forecast**	last year	10 years average
Nov 14	53.0°F	55.7°F	54.8°F
Nov 15	52.8°F	54.3°F	54.5°F
Nov 16	52.8°F	54.0°F	54.1°F
Nov 17	53.0°F	54.6°F	54.1°F
Nov 18	52.7°F	54.1°F	53.8°F
Nov 19	52.6°F	54.1°F	53.7°F
Nov 20	52.5°F	54.0°F	53.7°F
Nov 21	51.3°F	53.7°F	53.3°F
Nov 22	51.1°F	53.5°F	53.1°F
Nov 23	51.1°F	53.0°F	52.8°F
Nov 24	51.2°F	52.7°F	52.8°F
Nov 25	48.9°F	52.7°F	52.4°F
Nov 26	49.1°F	52.6°F	52.2°F
Nov 27	48.7°F	52.4°F	52.3°F
Nov 28	48.6°F	52.1°F	52.2°F
Nov 29	48.2°F	52.3°F	51.8°F
Nov 30	48.0°F	51.8°F	51.6°F
Dec 1	47.6°F	50.8°F	51.2°F
Dec 2	45.4°F	49.8°F	49.0°F
Dec 3	44.2°F	49.6°F	47.8°F
Dec 4	41.4°F	47.6°F	45.0°F
Dec 5	41.0°F	47.3°F	44.6°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 27.

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 37.5°F in Winter, 42.7°F in Spring, 67.3°F in Summer, and 63.1°F in Autumn.