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 2.8°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.

37.0

°F

January 22, 17:28

Trend:

stable

Yesterday:

36.9°F

Tomorrow:

36.9°F

Sunrise:

07:00

Sunset:

16:33

Day Length:

9 h. 33 min.

Sapporo in January

Minimum:

32.0°F

Average:

36.6°F

Maximum:

44.7°F

Sea water temperature in Sapporo today

As of now, in Sapporo, the water temperature is 37.0°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 1.4°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 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 aligns closely with the historical average temperature for this date, indicating a typical climate pattern. The maximum temperature recorded for this date was 43.5°F on 2024, while the historical minimum was 32.0°F on 2020.

latest data

last year

Over the last two weeks, the water temperature has stayed slightly above than historical averages for those days. Over the next week, the forecast shows a steady trend, with temperatures staying close to the average of 37.0°F. Both minimum and maximum temperatures expected to be close to the average, offering a week of stable water conditions.

Daily water temperature in Sapporo

Date	Current Year actual* / forecast**	last year	10 years average
Jan 8	40.3°F	40.5°F	36.4°F
Jan 9	40.6°F	40.7°F	36.6°F
Jan 10	40.9°F	41.0°F	36.7°F
Jan 11	40.5°F	41.0°F	36.7°F
Jan 12	40.5°F	41.0°F	36.4°F
Jan 13	40.5°F	41.0°F	36.5°F
Jan 14	40.6°F	37.8°F	36.0°F
Jan 15	40.7°F	38.4°F	36.0°F
Jan 16	39.1°F	38.2°F	35.6°F
Jan 17	38.1°F	38.9°F	35.6°F
Jan 18	37.6°F	39.1°F	35.6°F
Jan 19	36.1°F	41.0°F	35.6°F
Jan 20	36.4°F	42.0°F	35.7°F
Jan 21	36.9°F	42.5°F	35.8°F
Jan 22	37.0°F	43.4°F	35.6°F
Jan 23	36.9°F	43.0°F	35.5°F
Jan 24	36.8°F	43.2°F	35.4°F
Jan 25	37.1°F	43.9°F	35.7°F
Jan 26	37.2°F	44.5°F	35.7°F
Jan 27	37.1°F	44.1°F	35.7°F
Jan 28	36.9°F	44.1°F	35.5°F
Jan 29	36.7°F	44.0°F	35.3°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 29.

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 37.2°F in Winter, 42.5°F in Spring, 67.5°F in Summer, and 63.2°F in Autumn.