What is the current water temperature in Hamhŭng?

Q: What is the current water temperature in Hamhŭng?

As of now, in Hamhŭng, the water temperature is 4.67°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 Hamhŭng

Detailed information about the current water temperature in Hamhŭng. 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.

40.4

°F

December 12, 13:45

Trend:

decreasing

Yesterday:

40.7°F

Tomorrow:

40.3°F

Sunrise:

07:42

Sunset:

17:05

Day Length:

9 h. 23 min.

Hamhŭng in December

Minimum:

36.4°F

Average:

39.1°F

Maximum:

46.3°F

Sea water temperature in Hamhŭng today

As of now, in Hamhŭng, the water temperature is 40.4°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 4.4°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 is also close to the historical minimum temperature for this date. The maximum temperature recorded for this date was 47.8°F on 2016, while the historical minimum was 40.2°F on 2022.

latest data

last year

Observations from the last two weeks indicate that the water temperature was in proximity to the lowest 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 39.5°F, the minimum temperature may reach 38.5°F, and the maximum might stay at 40.3°F.

Daily water temperature in Hamhŭng

Date	Current Year actual* / forecast**	last year	10 years average
Nov 28	49.2°F	54.8°F	50.4°F
Nov 29	49.8°F	53.9°F	49.9°F
Nov 30	49.0°F	51.7°F	49.6°F
Dec 1	47.7°F	51.0°F	49.0°F
Dec 2	45.9°F	51.7°F	48.4°F
Dec 3	44.0°F	49.4°F	47.4°F
Dec 4	42.8°F	46.8°F	46.7°F
Dec 5	43.0°F	48.0°F	46.6°F
Dec 6	43.6°F	46.9°F	46.4°F
Dec 7	44.4°F	46.2°F	46.1°F
Dec 8	41.3°F	44.7°F	45.6°F
Dec 9	39.4°F	41.9°F	44.7°F
Dec 10	40.4°F	41.9°F	44.7°F
Dec 11	40.7°F	42.1°F	45.1°F
Dec 12	40.4°F	44.7°F	44.8°F
Dec 13	40.3°F	44.8°F	44.7°F
Dec 14	40.1°F	44.7°F	44.5°F
Dec 15	40.0°F	43.9°F	44.4°F
Dec 16	39.6°F	42.7°F	44.0°F
Dec 17	39.1°F	42.3°F	43.5°F
Dec 18	38.7°F	42.9°F	43.1°F
Dec 19	38.5°F	42.0°F	42.9°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 Hamhŭng by month

In Hamhŭng, August is the only month that offers comfortable swimming conditions. The amount of days when the water is warm enough is only 54.

The warmest water in Hamhŭng was recorded on July 25, 2021, reaching a 85.3°F. While the coldest temperature occurred on January 24, 2021, dipping to 33.1°F. The average readings by season are 40.0°F in Winter, 45.4°F in Spring, 71.3°F in Summer, and 63.7°F in Autumn.