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 7.7°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.

Norway > Kirkenes

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.

45.9

°F

October 21, 11:02

Trend:

stable

Yesterday:

46.0°F

Tomorrow:

45.9°F

Sunrise:

07:35

Sunset:

15:52

Day Length:

8 h. 17 min.

Kirkenes in October

Minimum:

35.2°F

Average:

36.8°F

Maximum:

38.8°F

Sea water temperature in Kirkenes today

As of now, in Kirkenes, the water temperature is 45.9°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 considerably lower than the average registered over the last two weeks, indicating a slight cooling trend. It is also close to the historical maximum temperature for this date. The maximum temperature recorded for this date was 46.5°F on 2024, while the historical minimum was 43.1°F on 2015.

latest data

last year

Over the last two weeks, the water temperature has stayed slightly above than historical averages for those days. Over the next week, the forecast shows a steady trend, with temperatures staying close to the average of 45.6°F. Both minimum and maximum temperatures expected to be close to the average, offering a week of stable water conditions.

Daily water temperature in Kirkenes

Date	Current Year actual* / forecast**	last year	10 years average
Oct 7	47.6°F	47.9°F	46.2°F
Oct 8	47.2°F	47.8°F	46.2°F
Oct 9	47.1°F	47.9°F	46.2°F
Oct 10	47.3°F	47.7°F	46.1°F
Oct 11	47.3°F	47.6°F	46.1°F
Oct 12	47.0°F	47.4°F	45.9°F
Oct 13	47.1°F	48.1°F	45.9°F
Oct 14	46.9°F	47.8°F	45.8°F
Oct 15	46.7°F	47.7°F	45.6°F
Oct 16	46.5°F	47.2°F	45.6°F
Oct 17	46.5°F	47.6°F	45.5°F
Oct 18	46.5°F	47.3°F	45.4°F
Oct 19	46.3°F	46.8°F	45.3°F
Oct 20	46.0°F	46.5°F	45.1°F
Oct 21	45.9°F	46.5°F	44.9°F
Oct 22	45.9°F	46.5°F	44.9°F
Oct 23	46.0°F	47.2°F	45.0°F
Oct 24	45.7°F	47.1°F	44.7°F
Oct 25	45.5°F	45.6°F	44.5°F
Oct 26	45.5°F	46.8°F	44.5°F
Oct 27	45.4°F	47.4°F	44.4°F
Oct 28	45.1°F	46.9°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 July 24, 2024, reaching a 63.0°F. While the coldest temperature occurred on March 30, 2019, dipping to 32.0°F. The average readings by season are 36.8°F in Winter, 35.3°F in Spring, 51.3°F in Summer, and 45.8°F in Autumn.