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 0.87°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.

33.6

°F

February 22, 09:19

Trend:

decreasing

Yesterday:

33.7°F

Tomorrow:

33.3°F

Sunrise:

07:01

Sunset:

15:29

Day Length:

8 h. 28 min.

Kirkenes in February

Minimum:

35.2°F

Average:

37.4°F

Maximum:

39.8°F

Sea water temperature in Kirkenes today

As of now, in Kirkenes, the water temperature is 33.6°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 0.8°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 fall 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 minimum temperature for this date. The maximum temperature recorded for this date was 36.0°F on 2019, while the historical minimum was 33.2°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 histoorical minimum and others when it was close to the historical maximum. Over the next week, the forecast shows a steady trend, with temperatures staying close to the average of 33.3°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
Feb 8	35.6°F	35.9°F	35.4°F
Feb 9	35.7°F	35.7°F	35.3°F
Feb 10	36.2°F	35.5°F	35.4°F
Feb 11	36.1°F	35.4°F	35.3°F
Feb 12	36.0°F	35.5°F	35.6°F
Feb 13	35.2°F	35.7°F	35.0°F
Feb 14	34.7°F	35.7°F	35.0°F
Feb 15	34.8°F	35.4°F	35.0°F
Feb 16	34.3°F	35.3°F	34.8°F
Feb 17	33.6°F	35.5°F	34.8°F
Feb 18	34.5°F	35.4°F	34.8°F
Feb 19	34.3°F	35.5°F	34.8°F
Feb 20	33.6°F	34.9°F	34.2°F
Feb 21	33.7°F	34.6°F	34.3°F
Feb 22	33.6°F	34.5°F	34.4°F
Feb 23	33.3°F	34.3°F	34.1°F
Feb 24	33.5°F	34.8°F	34.3°F
Feb 25	33.2°F	34.6°F	34.0°F
Feb 26	33.4°F	34.4°F	34.2°F
Feb 27	33.2°F	34.5°F	34.0°F
Feb 28	33.2°F	34.1°F	34.0°F
Mar 1	33.1°F	34.3°F	34.4°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 36.9°F in Winter, 35.2°F in Spring, 51.5°F in Summer, and 45.9°F in Autumn.