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 12.21°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.

54.0

°F

May 15, 23:55

Trend:

stable

Yesterday:

54.3°F

Tomorrow:

54.1°F

Sunrise:

05:16

Sunset:

19:37

Day Length:

14 h. 21 min.

Hamhŭng in May

Minimum:

36.1°F

Average:

40.1°F

Maximum:

47.3°F

Sea water temperature in Hamhŭng today

As of now, in Hamhŭng, the water temperature is 54.0°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 1.0°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 notably higher than the average recorded over the past two weeks, indicating a significant warming 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 56.2°F on 2024, while the historical minimum was 46.8°F on 2020.

latest data

last year

Over the last two weeks, the water temperature has stayed slightly above than historical averages for those days. The forecast for the upcoming week suggests a gradual increase. The average temperature is expected to rise up to 54.7°F, with minimum temperature starting at 53.9°F, while the maximum might reach 55.8°F.

Daily water temperature in Hamhŭng

Date	Current Year actual* / forecast**	last year	10 years average
May 1	50.7°F	49.1°F	49.1°F
May 2	52.0°F	48.1°F	49.5°F
May 3	51.1°F	48.8°F	49.8°F
May 4	52.7°F	48.0°F	49.6°F
May 5	52.0°F	48.6°F	49.9°F
May 6	51.7°F	46.6°F	50.0°F
May 7	52.1°F	48.2°F	50.3°F
May 8	52.3°F	50.2°F	50.6°F
May 9	49.9°F	50.6°F	50.9°F
May 10	50.5°F	51.4°F	51.6°F
May 11	52.2°F	51.5°F	51.8°F
May 12	51.5°F	51.4°F	51.7°F
May 13	52.4°F	51.2°F	51.4°F
May 14	54.3°F	53.1°F	52.1°F
May 15	54.0°F	54.8°F	53.0°F
May 16	54.1°F	54.4°F	53.1°F
May 17	53.9°F	55.6°F	52.9°F
May 18	54.3°F	53.2°F	53.3°F
May 19	54.6°F	52.5°F	53.6°F
May 20	55.3°F	53.0°F	54.3°F
May 21	55.8°F	55.1°F	54.8°F
May 22	55.3°F	52.1°F	54.3°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, the months July through August offer comfortable swimming conditions, which amounts to 54 swimming days.

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 39.9°F in Winter, 45.6°F in Spring, 71.4°F in Summer, and 63.7°F in Autumn.