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 1.31°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.

34.4

°F

March 17, 08:45

Trend:

stable

Yesterday:

34.1°F

Tomorrow:

34.2°F

Sunrise:

05:15

Sunset:

17:04

Day Length:

11 h. 49 min.

Kirkenes in March

Minimum:

35.1°F

Average:

37.2°F

Maximum:

40.0°F

Sea water temperature in Kirkenes today

As of now, in Kirkenes, the water temperature is 34.4°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. 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 fall a bit.

Recent sea temperature and forecast

The water temperature today is above average for the last two weeks, showing a small increase in temperature. It is also close to the historical maximum temperature for this date. The maximum temperature recorded for this date was 34.7°F on 2017, while the historical minimum was 32.9°F on 2022.

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 minimum recorded over the past years. Over the next week, the forecast shows a steady trend, with temperatures staying close to the average of 34.3°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
Mar 3	34.1°F	33.4°F	34.5°F
Mar 4	34.0°F	33.0°F	34.4°F
Mar 5	33.5°F	32.7°F	34.0°F
Mar 6	34.0°F	32.8°F	34.4°F
Mar 7	34.3°F	32.9°F	34.3°F
Mar 8	34.3°F	33.8°F	34.5°F
Mar 9	34.2°F	33.7°F	34.4°F
Mar 10	33.8°F	33.5°F	34.2°F
Mar 11	34.0°F	33.4°F	34.2°F
Mar 12	33.8°F	33.2°F	33.9°F
Mar 13	33.4°F	33.2°F	33.6°F
Mar 14	34.0°F	33.1°F	33.7°F
Mar 15	34.0°F	33.1°F	33.8°F
Mar 16	34.1°F	32.9°F	33.8°F
Mar 17	34.4°F	33.0°F	33.6°F
Mar 18	34.2°F	32.8°F	33.5°F
Mar 19	34.4°F	32.8°F	33.6°F
Mar 20	34.4°F	32.6°F	33.7°F
Mar 21	34.6°F	32.7°F	33.8°F
Mar 22	34.5°F	32.6°F	33.7°F
Mar 23	34.3°F	32.6°F	33.6°F
Mar 24	34.2°F	32.6°F	33.5°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 36.8°F in Winter, 35.3°F in Spring, 51.1°F in Summer, and 45.8°F in Autumn.