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 8.52°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.

47.3

°F

October 10, 22:27

Trend:

stable

Yesterday:

47.1°F

Tomorrow:

47.3°F

Sunrise:

06:49

Sunset:

16:43

Day Length:

9 h. 54 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 47.3°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 1.3°F higher than the average recorded on this particular day in recent years. Since yesterday, there was a slight increase in temperature. This indicates a warming trend over the past day. According to the forecast, we expect the temperature to stay about the same.

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 is also close to the historical maximum temperature for this date. The maximum temperature recorded for this date was 47.7°F on 2024, while the historical minimum was 44.3°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 maximum recorded over the past years. The forecast for the upcoming week shows a gradual cooling trend. The average temperature is expected to be 47.0°F, the minimum temperature may reach 46.7°F, and the maximum might stay at 47.3°F.

Daily water temperature in Kirkenes

Date	Current Year actual* / forecast**	last year	10 years average
Sep 26	48.6°F	49.8°F	47.5°F
Sep 27	48.3°F	49.6°F	47.6°F
Sep 28	47.9°F	49.4°F	47.2°F
Sep 29	47.5°F	49.5°F	47.2°F
Sep 30	48.1°F	49.4°F	47.1°F
Oct 1	48.5°F	48.4°F	47.0°F
Oct 2	47.9°F	49.1°F	46.9°F
Oct 3	48.5°F	48.9°F	46.8°F
Oct 4	48.7°F	48.8°F	46.7°F
Oct 5	48.2°F	48.7°F	46.5°F
Oct 6	47.9°F	47.9°F	46.4°F
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	46.0°F
Oct 11	47.3°F	47.6°F	45.9°F
Oct 12	47.1°F	47.4°F	45.8°F
Oct 13	47.1°F	48.1°F	45.8°F
Oct 14	47.0°F	47.8°F	45.6°F
Oct 15	46.8°F	47.7°F	45.5°F
Oct 16	46.8°F	47.2°F	45.5°F
Oct 17	46.7°F	47.6°F	45.4°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.