What is the current water temperature in Kirkenes?

Q: What is the current water temperature in Kirkenes?

As of now, in Kirkenes, the water temperature is 7.47°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 Kirkenes

Detailed information about the current water temperature in Kirkenes. 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.

45.4

°F

October 23, 17:06

Trend:

decreasing

Yesterday:

46.0°F

Tomorrow:

45.2°F

Sunrise:

07:43

Sunset:

15:43

Day Length:

8 h. 0 min.

Kirkenes in October

Minimum:

35.2°F

Average:

36.9°F

Maximum:

38.8°F

Sea water temperature in Kirkenes today

As of now, in Kirkenes, the water temperature is 45.4°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 0.3°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 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 also aligns closely with the historical average temperature for this date, indicating a typical climate pattern. The maximum temperature recorded for this date was 47.2°F on 2024, while the historical minimum was 43.7°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. The forecast for the upcoming week shows a gradual cooling trend. The average temperature is expected to be 44.8°F, the minimum temperature may reach 44.4°F, and the maximum might stay at 45.2°F.

Daily water temperature in Kirkenes

Date	Current Year actual* / forecast**	last year	10 years average
Oct 9	48.3°F	47.1°F	46.5°F
Oct 10	48.1°F	47.3°F	46.4°F
Oct 11	47.9°F	47.3°F	46.3°F
Oct 12	47.5°F	47.0°F	46.1°F
Oct 13	47.0°F	47.1°F	46.1°F
Oct 14	46.8°F	46.9°F	46.0°F
Oct 15	47.2°F	46.7°F	45.8°F
Oct 16	47.2°F	46.5°F	45.8°F
Oct 17	46.8°F	46.5°F	45.8°F
Oct 18	47.1°F	46.5°F	45.7°F
Oct 19	47.0°F	46.3°F	45.5°F
Oct 20	47.0°F	46.0°F	45.4°F
Oct 21	46.1°F	45.9°F	45.2°F
Oct 22	46.0°F	45.5°F	45.1°F
Oct 23	45.4°F	45.4°F	45.1°F
Oct 24	45.2°F	45.2°F	44.9°F
Oct 25	44.9°F	45.1°F	44.6°F
Oct 26	45.0°F	44.9°F	44.7°F
Oct 27	44.8°F	44.7°F	44.5°F
Oct 28	44.6°F	44.6°F	44.3°F
Oct 29	44.5°F	44.5°F	44.2°F
Oct 30	44.4°F	44.5°F	44.1°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 Kirkenes by month

In an average year, Kirkenes offers no days when the water temperature is warm enough to swim comfortably.

The warmest water in Kirkenes was recorded on August 19, 2026, reaching a 65.5°F. While the coldest temperature occurred on March 30, 2019, dipping to 32.0°F. The average readings by season are 36.9°F in Winter, 35.3°F in Spring, 51.7°F in Summer, and 46.0°F in Autumn.