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 10.95°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.

51.7

°F

September 7, 04:47

Trend:

decreasing

Yesterday:

52.3°F

Tomorrow:

51.5°F

Sunrise:

04:39

Sunset:

19:14

Day Length:

14 h. 35 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 51.7°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 1.1°F higher 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 also aligns closely with the historical average temperature for this date, indicating a typical climate pattern. The maximum temperature recorded for this date was 54.0°F on 2024, while the historical minimum was 47.7°F on 2019.

latest data

last year

Over the last two weeks, the water temperature has stayed slightly above than historical averages for those days. Over the next week, the forecast shows a steady trend, with temperatures staying close to the average of 51.4°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 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	52.2°F
Aug 31	53.5°F	54.2°F	52.4°F
Sep 1	53.3°F	53.4°F	52.1°F
Sep 2	52.9°F	52.2°F	51.9°F
Sep 3	52.4°F	52.4°F	51.7°F
Sep 4	52.8°F	52.4°F	51.8°F
Sep 5	52.6°F	53.1°F	51.5°F
Sep 6	52.3°F	52.9°F	51.1°F
Sep 7	51.7°F	51.6°F	50.6°F
Sep 8	51.5°F	51.0°F	50.3°F
Sep 9	51.5°F	50.8°F	50.4°F
Sep 10	51.7°F	52.9°F	50.6°F
Sep 11	51.4°F	52.4°F	50.3°F
Sep 12	51.5°F	53.3°F	50.3°F
Sep 13	51.1°F	52.4°F	50.0°F
Sep 14	51.1°F	52.0°F	50.0°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, 51.7°F in Summer, and 46.0°F in Autumn.