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 14.28°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.

57.7

°F

June 17, 17:13

Trend:

stable

Yesterday:

58.1°F

Tomorrow:

58.2°F

Sunrise:

03:44

Sunset:

19:24

Day Length:

15 h. 40 min.

Wakkanai in June

Minimum:

39.2°F

Average:

41.4°F

Maximum:

44.3°F

Sea water temperature in Wakkanai today

As of now, in Wakkanai, the water temperature is 57.7°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 1.7°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 rise a bit.

Recent sea temperature and forecast

Today's water temperature is notably higher than the average recorded over the past two weeks, indicating a significant warming trend. It is also close to the historical maximum temperature for this date. The maximum temperature recorded for this date was 58.9°F on 2023, while the historical minimum was 52.3°F on 2018.

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 suggests a gradual increase. The average temperature is expected to rise up to 58.9°F, with minimum temperature starting at 58.1°F, while the maximum might reach 59.7°F.

Daily water temperature in Wakkanai

Date	Current Year actual* / forecast**	last year	10 years average
Jun 3	55.4°F	53.6°F	53.7°F
Jun 4	55.5°F	53.4°F	53.6°F
Jun 5	55.2°F	53.3°F	53.8°F
Jun 6	52.8°F	53.3°F	53.1°F
Jun 7	53.0°F	54.1°F	53.4°F
Jun 8	52.9°F	55.0°F	53.8°F
Jun 9	52.6°F	57.1°F	53.8°F
Jun 10	52.3°F	55.9°F	53.8°F
Jun 11	54.0°F	55.6°F	53.7°F
Jun 12	55.1°F	55.1°F	54.0°F
Jun 13	56.4°F	56.3°F	54.5°F
Jun 14	55.5°F	55.8°F	54.7°F
Jun 15	56.0°F	55.8°F	55.0°F
Jun 16	58.1°F	55.7°F	55.4°F
Jun 17	57.7°F	55.7°F	56.0°F
Jun 18	58.2°F	57.7°F	56.4°F
Jun 19	58.1°F	58.2°F	56.4°F
Jun 20	58.7°F	60.8°F	57.0°F
Jun 21	59.1°F	60.2°F	57.4°F
Jun 22	59.1°F	60.1°F	57.4°F
Jun 23	59.7°F	60.8°F	58.0°F
Jun 24	59.4°F	59.7°F	57.7°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, 43.4°F in Spring, 63.8°F in Summer, and 61.5°F in Autumn.