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 3.36°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.

38.0

°F

January 26, 22:42

Trend:

increasing

Yesterday:

37.7°F

Tomorrow:

38.3°F

Sunrise:

07:02

Sunset:

16:31

Day Length:

9 h. 29 min.

Wakkanai in February

Minimum:

38.6°F

Average:

41.4°F

Maximum:

44.0°F

Sea water temperature in Wakkanai today

As of now, in Wakkanai, the water temperature is 38.0°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 0.2°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 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 40.2°F on 2018, while the historical minimum was 35.8°F on 2017.

latest data

last year

Over the past two weeks, the water temperature has closely aligned with historical averages for those days. Over the next week, the forecast shows a steady trend, with temperatures staying close to the average of 38.0°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
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	40.6°F	40.0°F	40.3°F
Jan 21	40.2°F	39.5°F	39.9°F
Jan 22	39.9°F	39.9°F	39.5°F
Jan 23	38.7°F	40.0°F	39.3°F
Jan 24	39.1°F	38.9°F	39.0°F
Jan 25	37.7°F	39.4°F	38.5°F
Jan 26	38.0°F	39.4°F	38.2°F
Jan 27	38.3°F	39.3°F	38.5°F
Jan 28	37.9°F	39.5°F	38.1°F
Jan 29	37.9°F	39.6°F	38.1°F
Jan 30	37.9°F	39.6°F	38.1°F
Jan 31	37.9°F	39.7°F	38.0°F
Feb 1	38.0°F	40.0°F	38.2°F
Feb 2	38.3°F	40.2°F	38.5°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.