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 11.86°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.

53.3

°F

November 21, 21:59

Trend:

decreasing

Yesterday:

53.6°F

Tomorrow:

53.1°F

Sunrise:

06:40

Sunset:

15:58

Day Length:

9 h. 18 min.

Wakkanai in November

Minimum:

37.7°F

Average:

40.0°F

Maximum:

42.8°F

Sea water temperature in Wakkanai today

As of now, in Wakkanai, the water temperature is 53.3°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 2.0°F higher 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 fall a bit.

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 55.8°F on 2018, while the historical minimum was 46.8°F on 2016.

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. The forecast for the upcoming week shows a gradual cooling trend. The average temperature is expected to be 51.9°F, the minimum temperature may reach 50.9°F, and the maximum might stay at 53.1°F.

Daily water temperature in Wakkanai

Date	Current Year actual* / forecast**	last year	10 years average
Nov 7	57.2°F	57.7°F	55.5°F
Nov 8	58.1°F	57.2°F	55.0°F
Nov 9	57.6°F	58.0°F	54.5°F
Nov 10	57.1°F	56.7°F	54.0°F
Nov 11	57.2°F	57.1°F	54.1°F
Nov 12	57.1°F	56.5°F	54.0°F
Nov 13	56.6°F	56.1°F	53.5°F
Nov 14	56.4°F	55.6°F	53.3°F
Nov 15	54.0°F	55.3°F	53.4°F
Nov 16	53.6°F	54.9°F	53.0°F
Nov 17	53.3°F	54.3°F	52.4°F
Nov 18	53.6°F	53.6°F	52.1°F
Nov 19	51.1°F	53.6°F	51.6°F
Nov 20	53.6°F	54.8°F	52.0°F
Nov 21	53.3°F	55.2°F	51.3°F
Nov 22	53.1°F	54.0°F	51.1°F
Nov 23	52.5°F	53.3°F	50.5°F
Nov 24	52.2°F	53.2°F	50.2°F
Nov 25	51.7°F	52.5°F	49.6°F
Nov 26	51.6°F	51.7°F	49.6°F
Nov 27	51.3°F	51.0°F	49.3°F
Nov 28	50.9°F	50.9°F	48.9°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 February 23, 2014, dipping to 32.0°F. The average readings by season are 40.7°F in Winter, 42.8°F in Spring, 63.2°F in Summer, and 61.1°F in Autumn.