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 4.38°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.

39.9

°F

December 14, 23:09

Trend:

decreasing

Yesterday:

40.3°F

Tomorrow:

39.7°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 39.9°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 0.7°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 slightly 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 40.8°F on 2016, while the historical minimum was 37.3°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 histoorical minimum and others when it was close to the historical maximum. The forecast for the upcoming week shows a gradual cooling trend. The average temperature is expected to be 39.4°F, the minimum temperature may reach 39.0°F, and the maximum might stay at 39.8°F.

Daily water temperature in Kirkenes

Date	Current Year actual* / forecast**	last year	10 years average
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	39.2°F	41.7°F	39.6°F
Dec 9	38.9°F	42.2°F	39.7°F
Dec 10	39.1°F	42.0°F	39.8°F
Dec 11	40.6°F	40.9°F	39.5°F
Dec 12	40.4°F	40.8°F	39.6°F
Dec 13	40.3°F	41.1°F	39.5°F
Dec 14	39.9°F	40.6°F	39.2°F
Dec 15	39.7°F	41.6°F	39.1°F
Dec 16	39.3°F	41.0°F	38.7°F
Dec 17	39.8°F	41.2°F	39.1°F
Dec 18	39.2°F	40.0°F	38.6°F
Dec 19	39.0°F	40.1°F	38.3°F
Dec 20	39.3°F	40.1°F	38.6°F
Dec 21	39.4°F	39.9°F	38.7°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.