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 12.37°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.

54.3

°F

August 30, 19:59

Trend:

increasing

Yesterday:

53.5°F

Tomorrow:

54.6°F

Sunrise:

04:06

Sunset:

19:52

Day Length:

15 h. 46 min.

Kirkenes in September

Minimum:

35.0°F

Average:

36.8°F

Maximum:

38.6°F

Sea water temperature in Kirkenes today

As of now, in Kirkenes, the water temperature is 54.3°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 2.3°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 rise a bit.

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 54.7°F on 2022, while the historical minimum was 49.6°F on 2017.

latest data

last year

Observations from the last two weeks indicate that the water temperature was in proximity to the highest values recorded on those days in the past. Over the next week, the forecast shows a steady trend, with temperatures staying close to the average of 54.0°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
Aug 16	57.5°F	57.5°F	55.3°F
Aug 17	58.0°F	56.9°F	55.2°F
Aug 18	62.5°F	58.3°F	55.6°F
Aug 19	65.5°F	57.5°F	55.9°F
Aug 20	65.1°F	56.6°F	55.7°F
Aug 21	63.9°F	57.4°F	55.7°F
Aug 22	62.0°F	56.7°F	55.3°F
Aug 23	61.4°F	56.0°F	54.9°F
Aug 24	59.8°F	55.3°F	54.2°F
Aug 25	58.6°F	55.4°F	53.9°F
Aug 26	56.8°F	54.7°F	53.4°F
Aug 27	56.2°F	53.9°F	53.0°F
Aug 28	54.4°F	53.3°F	52.6°F
Aug 29	53.5°F	53.0°F	52.0°F
Aug 30	54.3°F	50.7°F	52.0°F
Aug 31	54.6°F	54.2°F	52.3°F
Sep 1	54.3°F	53.4°F	52.0°F
Sep 2	54.1°F	52.2°F	51.8°F
Sep 3	54.0°F	52.4°F	51.7°F
Sep 4	54.0°F	52.4°F	51.7°F
Sep 5	53.7°F	53.1°F	51.4°F
Sep 6	53.4°F	52.9°F	51.1°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 August 19, 2026, reaching a 65.5°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.