What is the current water temperature in Wakkanai?

Q: What is the current water temperature in Wakkanai?

As of now, in Wakkanai, the water temperature is 11.35°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 Wakkanai

Detailed information about the current water temperature in Wakkanai. 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.

52.4

°F

June 2, 01:13

Trend:

increasing

Yesterday:

52.3°F

Tomorrow:

52.6°F

Sunrise:

03:48

Sunset:

19:14

Day Length:

15 h. 26 min.

Wakkanai in June

Minimum:

39.2°F

Average:

41.3°F

Maximum:

44.3°F

Sea water temperature in Wakkanai today

As of now, in Wakkanai, the water temperature is 52.4°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 0.7°F lower 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 rise 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 55.2°F on 2019, while the historical minimum was 51.6°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 maximum recorded over the past years. Over the next week, the forecast shows a steady trend, with temperatures staying close to the average of 52.5°F. Both minimum and maximum temperatures expected to be close to the average, offering a week of stable water conditions.

Daily water temperature in Wakkanai

Date	Current Year actual* / forecast**	last year	10 years average
May 19	51.9°F	51.2°F	50.0°F
May 20	51.7°F	49.4°F	50.0°F
May 21	52.8°F	49.0°F	49.6°F
May 22	51.7°F	51.0°F	50.3°F
May 23	52.3°F	50.6°F	50.5°F
May 24	53.1°F	50.7°F	51.0°F
May 25	54.4°F	51.3°F	51.5°F
May 26	54.2°F	50.5°F	51.6°F
May 27	52.1°F	50.6°F	51.8°F
May 28	52.7°F	50.7°F	52.3°F
May 29	52.7°F	51.0°F	52.3°F
May 30	53.1°F	51.2°F	52.6°F
May 31	54.2°F	52.2°F	52.8°F
Jun 1	52.3°F	52.7°F	53.0°F
Jun 2	52.4°F	53.1°F	53.1°F
Jun 3	52.6°F	55.2°F	53.3°F
Jun 4	52.5°F	54.3°F	53.2°F
Jun 5	52.7°F	54.2°F	53.4°F
Jun 6	52.2°F	53.3°F	52.9°F
Jun 7	52.3°F	53.8°F	53.0°F
Jun 8	52.7°F	54.4°F	53.4°F
Jun 9	52.6°F	54.4°F	53.3°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 Wakkanai by month

In an average year, Wakkanai offers no days when the water temperature is warm enough to swim comfortably.

The warmest water in Wakkanai was recorded on August 27, 2023, reaching a 78.4°F. While the coldest temperature occurred on March 2, 2022, dipping to 32.5°F. The average readings by season are 41.0°F in Winter, 43.3°F in Spring, 63.2°F in Summer, and 61.3°F in Autumn.