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 8.54°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.

47.4

°F

December 3, 02:00

Trend:

stable

Yesterday:

47.5°F

Tomorrow:

47.4°F

Sunrise:

06:54

Sunset:

15:51

Day Length:

8 h. 57 min.

Wakkanai in December

Minimum:

36.9°F

Average:

40.0°F

Maximum:

42.6°F

Sea water temperature in Wakkanai today

As of now, in Wakkanai, the water temperature is 47.4°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. 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 slightly varies from the average of the past two weeks. 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 52.1°F on 2018, while the historical minimum was 44.2°F on 2016.

latest data

last year

Over the last two weeks, the water temperature has stayed slightly lower than historical averages for those days. Over the next week, the forecast shows a steady trend, with temperatures staying close to the average of 47.0°F. Both minimum and maximum temperatures expected to be close to the average, offering a week of stable water conditions.

Daily water temperature in Wakkanai

Date	Current Year actual* / forecast**	last year	10 years average
Nov 19	47.5°F	51.1°F	51.5°F
Nov 20	48.2°F	53.6°F	51.8°F
Nov 21	47.6°F	53.3°F	51.3°F
Nov 22	48.9°F	52.8°F	51.2°F
Nov 23	47.4°F	51.9°F	50.4°F
Nov 24	48.4°F	50.9°F	50.1°F
Nov 25	46.6°F	49.1°F	49.3°F
Nov 26	46.3°F	48.8°F	49.2°F
Nov 27	47.9°F	47.9°F	49.0°F
Nov 28	46.9°F	47.3°F	48.6°F
Nov 29	46.5°F	49.1°F	48.2°F
Nov 30	47.8°F	48.5°F	48.1°F
Dec 1	47.8°F	47.9°F	48.0°F
Dec 2	47.5°F	48.2°F	48.2°F
Dec 3	47.4°F	48.9°F	48.1°F
Dec 4	47.4°F	48.8°F	48.1°F
Dec 5	47.2°F	48.3°F	47.8°F
Dec 6	47.4°F	49.6°F	48.1°F
Dec 7	47.1°F	49.3°F	47.8°F
Dec 8	46.9°F	48.8°F	47.6°F
Dec 9	46.7°F	48.2°F	47.4°F
Dec 10	46.6°F	47.7°F	47.3°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, 63.6°F in Summer, and 61.3°F in Autumn.