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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.
Sea temperature in Kirkenes now

59.8

°F

August 24, 16:41

Trend:

decreasing

Yesterday:

61.4°F

Tomorrow:

59.6°F

Sunrise:

03:40

Sunset:

20:22

Day Length:

16 h. 42 min.

Kirkenes in August

Minimum:

35.3°F

Average:

37.2°F

Maximum:

39.3°F

Sea water temperature in Kirkenes today

As of now, in Kirkenes, the water temperature is 59.8°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 6.2°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

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 57.6°F on 2024, while the historical minimum was 51.3°F on 2019.

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 58.7°F, the minimum temperature may reach 58.1°F, and the maximum might stay at 59.6°F.

Daily water temperature in Kirkenes

Date Current Year

actual* / forecast**

last year 10 years average
Aug 10 55.2°F 59.3°F 54.7°F
Aug 11 55.5°F 59.1°F 54.5°F
Aug 12 55.7°F 58.0°F 55.1°F
Aug 13 54.8°F 57.4°F 54.7°F
Aug 14 55.1°F 56.7°F 54.6°F
Aug 15 57.1°F 56.9°F 54.8°F
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 53.6°F
Aug 25 59.6°F 55.4°F 53.4°F
Aug 26 59.3°F 54.7°F 53.1°F
Aug 27 58.9°F 53.9°F 52.7°F
Aug 28 58.7°F 53.3°F 52.5°F
Aug 29 58.1°F 53.0°F 51.9°F
Aug 30 58.2°F 50.7°F 52.0°F
Aug 31 58.5°F 54.2°F 52.3°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.