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 18.63°C. Swimming in water of this temperature is generally concidered to be cool, and most people won't really enjoy it.

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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.

65.5

°F

October 11, 05:33

Trend:

stable

Yesterday:

66.2°F

Tomorrow:

65.5°F

Sunrise:

05:43

Sunset:

16:57

Day Length:

11 h. 14 min.

Wakkanai in October

Minimum:

37.7°F

Average:

40.3°F

Maximum:

42.5°F

Sea water temperature in Wakkanai today

As of now, in Wakkanai, the water temperature is 65.5°F. Swimming in water of this temperature is generally concidered to be cool, and most people won't really enjoy it. Today's reading is 2.6°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 stay about the same.

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 is also close to the historical maximum temperature for this date. The maximum temperature recorded for this date was 65.6°F on 2020, while the historical minimum was 60.6°F on 2015.

latest data

last year

Observations from the last two weeks indicate that the water temperature was in proximity to the highest values recorded on those days in the past. The forecast for the upcoming week shows a gradual cooling trend. The average temperature is expected to be 64.9°F, the minimum temperature may reach 64.3°F, and the maximum might stay at 65.5°F.

Daily water temperature in Wakkanai

Date	Current Year actual* / forecast**	last year	10 years average
Sep 27	69.7°F	66.4°F	67.2°F
Sep 28	69.8°F	67.3°F	67.3°F
Sep 29	68.9°F	67.9°F	67.3°F
Sep 30	69.2°F	68.6°F	67.2°F
Oct 1	69.0°F	67.8°F	66.8°F
Oct 2	69.7°F	67.2°F	66.6°F
Oct 3	68.8°F	67.3°F	66.3°F
Oct 4	68.4°F	66.6°F	65.8°F
Oct 5	68.5°F	66.0°F	65.6°F
Oct 6	68.8°F	66.8°F	65.3°F
Oct 7	68.6°F	66.1°F	65.1°F
Oct 8	68.1°F	65.0°F	64.7°F
Oct 9	67.1°F	65.1°F	64.1°F
Oct 10	66.2°F	64.5°F	63.6°F
Oct 11	65.5°F	64.1°F	63.0°F
Oct 12	65.5°F	64.3°F	63.0°F
Oct 13	65.3°F	63.1°F	62.7°F
Oct 14	65.3°F	62.8°F	62.7°F
Oct 15	64.9°F	63.1°F	62.3°F
Oct 16	64.7°F	63.1°F	62.2°F
Oct 17	64.6°F	63.7°F	62.1°F
Oct 18	64.3°F	63.6°F	61.7°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 61.4°F in Autumn.