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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.
Sea temperature in Kirkenes now

53.0

°F

August 7, 02:00

Trend:

stable

Yesterday:

53.3°F

Tomorrow:

53.1°F

Sunrise:

02:14

Sunset:

21:54

Day Length:

19 h. 40 min.

Kirkenes in August

Minimum:

35.3°F

Average:

37.2°F

Maximum:

39.3°F

Sea water temperature in Kirkenes today

As of now, in Kirkenes, the water temperature is 53.0°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 2.2°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 is also close to the historical minimum temperature for this date. The maximum temperature recorded for this date was 59.9°F on 2025, while the historical minimum was 50.8°F on 2019.

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. The forecast for the upcoming week shows a gradual cooling trend. The average temperature is expected to be 52.6°F, the minimum temperature may reach 52.1°F, and the maximum might stay at 53.1°F.

Daily water temperature in Kirkenes

Date Current Year

actual* / forecast**

last year 10 years average
Jul 24 55.5°F 54.9°F 55.4°F
Jul 25 55.0°F 54.5°F 55.2°F
Jul 26 56.2°F 54.2°F 55.1°F
Jul 27 56.5°F 56.2°F 55.1°F
Jul 28 56.8°F 55.5°F 55.8°F
Jul 29 57.7°F 55.2°F 55.7°F
Jul 30 56.6°F 54.7°F 55.5°F
Jul 31 57.8°F 54.8°F 55.7°F
Aug 1 56.9°F 54.6°F 55.0°F
Aug 2 56.6°F 58.0°F 55.2°F
Aug 3 56.1°F 59.2°F 55.5°F
Aug 4 56.9°F 59.2°F 55.9°F
Aug 5 55.0°F 61.1°F 55.9°F
Aug 6 53.3°F 60.9°F 55.6°F
Aug 7 53.0°F 59.9°F 55.2°F
Aug 8 53.1°F 59.8°F 55.3°F
Aug 9 52.9°F 59.6°F 55.1°F
Aug 10 52.4°F 59.1°F 54.6°F
Aug 11 52.1°F 58.9°F 54.3°F
Aug 12 52.8°F 58.0°F 55.0°F
Aug 13 52.5°F 57.4°F 54.7°F
Aug 14 52.3°F 56.7°F 54.5°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 36.9°F in Winter, 35.3°F in Spring, 51.6°F in Summer, and 45.9°F in Autumn.