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 6.73°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.

44.1

°F

December 22, 14:29

Trend:

increasing

Yesterday:

43.5°F

Tomorrow:

44.6°F

Sunrise:

07:11

Sunset:

15:54

Day Length:

8 h. 43 min.

Wakkanai in December

Minimum:

36.9°F

Average:

39.8°F

Maximum:

42.6°F

Sea water temperature in Wakkanai today

As of now, in Wakkanai, the water temperature is 44.1°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 0.8°F higher 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 46.0°F on 2018, while the historical minimum was 39.9°F on 2014.

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 44.5°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
Dec 8	48.8°F	48.4°F	47.4°F
Dec 9	48.2°F	48.1°F	47.2°F
Dec 10	47.7°F	48.9°F	47.1°F
Dec 11	47.3°F	48.6°F	46.9°F
Dec 12	46.9°F	48.3°F	46.7°F
Dec 13	46.7°F	48.4°F	46.6°F
Dec 14	46.5°F	48.6°F	46.2°F
Dec 15	45.7°F	47.5°F	45.9°F
Dec 16	45.1°F	48.3°F	45.4°F
Dec 17	44.8°F	47.0°F	44.5°F
Dec 18	44.7°F	45.9°F	44.1°F
Dec 19	43.8°F	45.4°F	43.9°F
Dec 20	44.1°F	44.3°F	42.8°F
Dec 21	43.5°F	43.5°F	42.7°F
Dec 22	44.1°F	43.4°F	43.3°F
Dec 23	44.6°F	43.5°F	43.8°F
Dec 24	44.8°F	45.5°F	44.0°F
Dec 25	44.7°F	45.1°F	43.9°F
Dec 26	44.5°F	45.3°F	43.7°F
Dec 27	44.5°F	45.1°F	43.7°F
Dec 28	44.5°F	44.8°F	43.6°F
Dec 29	43.8°F	44.2°F	43.0°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 February 23, 2014, dipping to 32.0°F. The average readings by season are 40.7°F in Winter, 42.8°F in Spring, 63.2°F in Summer, and 61.1°F in Autumn.