What is the current water temperature in Shimonoseki?

Q: What is the current water temperature in Shimonoseki?

As of now, in Shimonoseki, the water temperature is 15.72°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 Shimonoseki

Detailed information about the current water temperature in Shimonoseki. 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.

60.3

°F

December 22, 14:25

Trend:

decreasing

Yesterday:

60.5°F

Tomorrow:

60.1°F

Sunrise:

07:18

Sunset:

17:12

Day Length:

9 h. 54 min.

Shimonoseki in December

Minimum:

54.5°F

Average:

57.1°F

Maximum:

58.8°F

Sea water temperature in Shimonoseki today

As of now, in Shimonoseki, the water temperature is 60.3°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 about the same as 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 slightly 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 61.7°F on 2016, while the historical minimum was 59.7°F on 2022.

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 59.5°F, the minimum temperature may reach 58.7°F, and the maximum might stay at 60.1°F.

Daily water temperature in Shimonoseki

Date	Current Year actual* / forecast**	last year	10 years average
Dec 8	61.0°F	61.7°F	62.1°F
Dec 9	60.9°F	61.5°F	62.1°F
Dec 10	60.7°F	60.9°F	61.9°F
Dec 11	60.8°F	61.3°F	61.8°F
Dec 12	60.6°F	61.5°F	61.7°F
Dec 13	60.4°F	61.4°F	61.6°F
Dec 14	61.1°F	60.9°F	61.5°F
Dec 15	60.9°F	61.8°F	61.4°F
Dec 16	60.7°F	61.8°F	61.3°F
Dec 17	60.2°F	61.8°F	61.0°F
Dec 18	59.9°F	61.6°F	60.8°F
Dec 19	59.6°F	61.6°F	60.7°F
Dec 20	59.9°F	61.4°F	60.5°F
Dec 21	60.5°F	61.3°F	60.5°F
Dec 22	60.3°F	61.0°F	60.3°F
Dec 23	60.1°F	60.6°F	60.1°F
Dec 24	59.9°F	60.3°F	59.9°F
Dec 25	59.8°F	60.4°F	59.8°F
Dec 26	59.7°F	60.2°F	59.6°F
Dec 27	59.4°F	60.2°F	59.4°F
Dec 28	58.9°F	59.1°F	58.9°F
Dec 29	58.7°F	58.0°F	58.7°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 Shimonoseki by month

In Shimonoseki, the months July through September offer comfortable swimming conditions, which amounts to 110 swimming days.

The warmest water in Shimonoseki was recorded on August 8, 2024, reaching a 86.8°F. While the coldest temperature occurred on February 22, 2022, dipping to 49.3°F. The average readings by season are 57.5°F in Winter, 59.4°F in Spring, 77.2°F in Summer, and 73.0°F in Autumn.

Popular neighboring cities and resorts

City	Water temperature*	Distance**
Kitakyushu	59.4°F	9mi
Fukuoka	61.3°F	39mi
Beppu	61.7°F	57mi
Ōita	61.9°F	63mi

* current water temperature in this city

** straight line distance from Shimonoseki