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 4.08°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.

39.3

°F

December 8, 04:06

Trend:

stable

Yesterday:

39.7°F

Tomorrow:

39.4°F

Sunrise:

Sunset:

Day Length:

Kirkenes in December

Minimum:

35.4°F

Average:

36.9°F

Maximum:

39.3°F

Sea water temperature in Kirkenes today

As of now, in Kirkenes, the water temperature is 39.3°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 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 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 also aligns closely with the historical average temperature for this date, indicating a typical climate pattern. The maximum temperature recorded for this date was 41.7°F on 2024, while the historical minimum was 37.4°F on 2019.

latest data

last year

The water temperature over the last two weeks displayed soome variability. While the two week average stayed close to the historical average, there were some days when the temperature was close to the maximum recorded over the past years. Over the next week, the forecast shows a steady trend, with temperatures staying close to the average of 39.1°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
Nov 24	42.6°F	43.7°F	42.2°F
Nov 25	42.5°F	44.2°F	42.2°F
Nov 26	42.4°F	44.1°F	42.1°F
Nov 27	42.4°F	43.8°F	42.1°F
Nov 28	42.5°F	43.9°F	42.1°F
Nov 29	42.7°F	43.6°F	42.0°F
Nov 30	42.5°F	44.0°F	41.9°F
Dec 1	42.7°F	44.2°F	41.8°F
Dec 2	42.0°F	43.1°F	41.1°F
Dec 3	41.0°F	41.9°F	40.5°F
Dec 4	39.5°F	42.5°F	40.0°F
Dec 5	39.1°F	41.3°F	39.5°F
Dec 6	39.1°F	40.8°F	39.3°F
Dec 7	39.7°F	41.5°F	40.0°F
Dec 8	39.3°F	41.7°F	39.7°F
Dec 9	39.4°F	42.2°F	39.7°F
Dec 10	39.6°F	42.0°F	39.9°F
Dec 11	39.0°F	40.9°F	39.3°F
Dec 12	39.2°F	40.8°F	39.5°F
Dec 13	39.1°F	41.1°F	39.5°F
Dec 14	38.9°F	40.6°F	39.2°F
Dec 15	38.7°F	41.6°F	39.1°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 45.9°F in Autumn.