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 6.04°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.

42.9

°F

December 17, 07:56

Trend:

decreasing

Yesterday:

43.7°F

Tomorrow:

42.5°F

Sunrise:

07:07

Sunset:

15:51

Day Length:

8 h. 44 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 42.9°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 1.9°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 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 47.9°F on 2021, while the historical minimum was 40.1°F on 2016.

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 42.0°F, the minimum temperature may reach 41.2°F, and the maximum might stay at 42.5°F.

Daily water temperature in Wakkanai

Date	Current Year actual* / forecast**	last year	10 years average
Dec 3	47.1°F	48.9°F	48.0°F
Dec 4	46.6°F	48.8°F	47.9°F
Dec 5	46.4°F	48.3°F	47.7°F
Dec 6	47.3°F	49.6°F	48.0°F
Dec 7	47.3°F	49.3°F	47.7°F
Dec 8	46.8°F	48.8°F	47.5°F
Dec 9	46.5°F	48.2°F	47.3°F
Dec 10	46.7°F	47.7°F	47.2°F
Dec 11	46.7°F	47.3°F	47.0°F
Dec 12	46.4°F	46.9°F	46.8°F
Dec 13	46.2°F	46.7°F	46.8°F
Dec 14	45.5°F	46.5°F	46.4°F
Dec 15	44.6°F	45.7°F	45.9°F
Dec 16	43.7°F	45.1°F	45.6°F
Dec 17	42.9°F	44.8°F	44.7°F
Dec 18	42.5°F	44.7°F	44.4°F
Dec 19	42.3°F	43.8°F	44.2°F
Dec 20	41.2°F	44.1°F	43.1°F
Dec 21	41.2°F	43.5°F	43.1°F
Dec 22	41.8°F	44.2°F	43.7°F
Dec 23	42.3°F	44.2°F	44.2°F
Dec 24	42.5°F	44.2°F	44.4°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 40.9°F in Winter, 43.3°F in Spring, 63.6°F in Summer, and 61.3°F in Autumn.