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 9.06°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.

48.3

°F

October 6, 00:16

Trend:

decreasing

Yesterday:

48.4°F

Tomorrow:

48.1°F

Sunrise:

06:33

Sunset:

17:01

Day Length:

10 h. 28 min.

Kirkenes in October

Minimum:

35.2°F

Average:

36.9°F

Maximum:

38.8°F

Sea water temperature in Kirkenes today

As of now, in Kirkenes, the water temperature is 48.3°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 1.7°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 slightly 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 47.9°F on 2025, while the historical minimum was 44.7°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 47.9°F, the minimum temperature may reach 47.7°F, and the maximum might stay at 48.1°F.

Daily water temperature in Kirkenes

Date	Current Year actual* / forecast**	last year	10 years average
Sep 22	49.4°F	49.5°F	48.4°F
Sep 23	49.0°F	49.3°F	48.3°F
Sep 24	48.8°F	48.9°F	48.1°F
Sep 25	49.1°F	48.8°F	47.8°F
Sep 26	49.7°F	48.6°F	47.7°F
Sep 27	49.8°F	48.3°F	47.7°F
Sep 28	48.8°F	47.9°F	47.3°F
Sep 29	49.4°F	47.5°F	47.4°F
Sep 30	49.1°F	48.1°F	47.3°F
Oct 1	49.3°F	48.5°F	47.2°F
Oct 2	49.0°F	47.9°F	47.1°F
Oct 3	48.8°F	48.5°F	47.0°F
Oct 4	48.5°F	48.7°F	47.0°F
Oct 5	48.4°F	48.2°F	46.7°F
Oct 6	48.3°F	47.9°F	46.6°F
Oct 7	48.1°F	47.6°F	46.4°F
Oct 8	48.1°F	47.2°F	46.3°F
Oct 9	48.0°F	47.1°F	46.3°F
Oct 10	48.0°F	47.3°F	46.3°F
Oct 11	47.9°F	47.3°F	46.2°F
Oct 12	47.7°F	47.0°F	46.0°F
Oct 13	47.7°F	47.1°F	46.0°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.