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 4.38°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.

39.9

°F

December 22, 06:02

Trend:

stable

Yesterday:

39.9°F

Tomorrow:

39.8°F

Sunrise:

Sunset:

Day Length:

Kirkenes in December

Minimum:

35.4°F

Average:

36.8°F

Maximum:

39.3°F

Sea water temperature in Kirkenes today

As of now, in Kirkenes, the water temperature is 39.9°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 1.4°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 stay about the same.

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 40.6°F on 2018, while the historical minimum was 36.6°F on 2019.

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. The forecast for the upcoming week shows a gradual cooling trend. The average temperature is expected to be 39.3°F, the minimum temperature may reach 38.8°F, and the maximum might stay at 39.8°F.

Daily water temperature in Kirkenes

Date	Current Year actual* / forecast**	last year	10 years average
Dec 8	41.7°F	38.4°F	39.4°F
Dec 9	42.2°F	38.8°F	39.5°F
Dec 10	42.0°F	39.7°F	39.7°F
Dec 11	40.9°F	38.9°F	39.1°F
Dec 12	40.8°F	39.1°F	39.3°F
Dec 13	41.1°F	39.0°F	39.3°F
Dec 14	40.6°F	38.8°F	39.0°F
Dec 15	41.6°F	38.4°F	38.9°F
Dec 16	41.0°F	38.4°F	38.5°F
Dec 17	41.2°F	38.8°F	39.0°F
Dec 18	40.0°F	38.3°F	38.4°F
Dec 19	40.1°F	37.4°F	38.2°F
Dec 20	40.1°F	37.7°F	38.5°F
Dec 21	39.9°F	38.0°F	38.5°F
Dec 22	39.9°F	38.2°F	38.5°F
Dec 23	39.8°F	37.8°F	38.4°F
Dec 24	39.7°F	37.8°F	38.3°F
Dec 25	39.2°F	37.0°F	37.8°F
Dec 26	38.8°F	36.5°F	37.4°F
Dec 27	38.9°F	36.5°F	37.5°F
Dec 28	39.1°F	36.5°F	37.7°F
Dec 29	39.3°F	36.4°F	37.9°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 36.7°F in Winter, 35.3°F in Spring, 51.0°F in Summer, and 45.6°F in Autumn.