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 4.98°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.

41.0

°F

January 19, 19:54

Trend:

stable

Yesterday:

41.0°F

Tomorrow:

40.3°F

Sunrise:

07:07

Sunset:

16:21

Day Length:

9 h. 14 min.

Wakkanai in January

Minimum:

38.9°F

Average:

42.0°F

Maximum:

43.9°F

Sea water temperature in Wakkanai today

As of now, in Wakkanai, the water temperature is 41.0°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 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

The water temperature today is above average for the last two weeks, showing a small increase in temperature. 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 45.4°F on 2018, while the historical minimum was 36.9°F on 2020.

latest data

last year

Over the past two weeks, the water temperature has closely aligned with historical averages for those days. The forecast for the upcoming week shows a gradual cooling trend. The average temperature is expected to be 39.2°F, the minimum temperature may reach 38.2°F, and the maximum might stay at 40.3°F.

Daily water temperature in Wakkanai

Date	Current Year actual* / forecast**	last year	10 years average
Jan 5	41.5°F	41.4°F	41.6°F
Jan 6	41.3°F	41.2°F	41.4°F
Jan 7	41.1°F	40.3°F	40.8°F
Jan 8	40.8°F	40.0°F	40.7°F
Jan 9	40.4°F	39.7°F	40.4°F
Jan 10	40.3°F	39.5°F	40.4°F
Jan 11	40.1°F	39.7°F	40.2°F
Jan 12	40.1°F	39.7°F	40.0°F
Jan 13	39.8°F	39.7°F	40.1°F
Jan 14	40.1°F	39.2°F	40.4°F
Jan 15	40.1°F	39.3°F	40.4°F
Jan 16	40.3°F	39.3°F	40.5°F
Jan 17	40.5°F	39.3°F	40.7°F
Jan 18	41.0°F	40.5°F	41.0°F
Jan 19	41.0°F	40.9°F	41.0°F
Jan 20	40.3°F	40.0°F	40.3°F
Jan 21	39.8°F	39.5°F	39.8°F
Jan 22	39.5°F	39.9°F	39.5°F
Jan 23	39.4°F	40.0°F	39.4°F
Jan 24	38.9°F	38.9°F	39.0°F
Jan 25	38.6°F	39.4°F	38.6°F
Jan 26	38.2°F	39.4°F	38.2°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, 63.8°F in Summer, and 61.5°F in Autumn.