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 4.34°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.

39.8

°F

March 15, 12:01

Trend:

increasing

Yesterday:

39.7°F

Tomorrow:

39.8°F

Sunrise:

05:48

Sunset:

17:38

Day Length:

11 h. 50 min.

Wakkanai in March

Minimum:

38.4°F

Average:

41.2°F

Maximum:

43.7°F

Sea water temperature in Wakkanai today

As of now, in Wakkanai, the water temperature is 39.8°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 1.6°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 slightly 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 39.9°F on 2016, while the historical minimum was 36.2°F on 2019.

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. Over the next week, the forecast shows a steady trend, with temperatures staying close to the average of 40.1°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
Mar 1	40.1°F	38.6°F	37.4°F
Mar 2	40.8°F	38.9°F	37.1°F
Mar 3	40.8°F	38.6°F	37.2°F
Mar 4	41.2°F	38.3°F	37.2°F
Mar 5	40.8°F	38.3°F	37.3°F
Mar 6	40.8°F	37.9°F	37.6°F
Mar 7	40.8°F	38.4°F	37.8°F
Mar 8	41.6°F	38.4°F	37.9°F
Mar 9	40.9°F	38.5°F	38.0°F
Mar 10	40.7°F	38.5°F	38.0°F
Mar 11	41.0°F	38.6°F	38.2°F
Mar 12	39.5°F	37.7°F	38.0°F
Mar 13	39.8°F	37.9°F	38.0°F
Mar 14	39.7°F	38.7°F	38.1°F
Mar 15	39.8°F	38.0°F	38.2°F
Mar 16	39.8°F	38.2°F	38.2°F
Mar 17	39.8°F	38.1°F	38.2°F
Mar 18	40.1°F	38.1°F	38.5°F
Mar 19	39.9°F	37.3°F	38.3°F
Mar 20	40.2°F	38.2°F	38.6°F
Mar 21	40.4°F	38.2°F	38.8°F
Mar 22	40.3°F	37.8°F	38.7°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, 43.2°F in Spring, 63.2°F in Summer, and 61.3°F in Autumn.