What is the current water temperature in Irkutsk?

Q: What is the current water temperature in Irkutsk?

As of now, in Irkutsk, the water temperature is 2.9°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 Irkutsk

Detailed information about the current water temperature in Irkutsk. 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.

37.2

°F

May 23, 09:19

Trend:

increasing

Yesterday:

37.1°F

Tomorrow:

38.0°F

Sunrise:

04:57

Sunset:

21:02

Day Length:

16 h. 5 min.

Irkutsk in May

Minimum:

35.3°F

Average:

36.5°F

Maximum:

36.8°F

Water temperature in Irkutsk today

As of now, in Irkutsk, the water temperature is 37.2°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 3.6°F lower than the average recorded on this particular day in recent years. The water temperature remains approximately unchanged from yesterday. According to the forecast, we expect the temperature to rise a bit.

Recent water temperature and forecast

Today's water temperature is notably higher than the average recorded over the past two weeks, indicating a significant warming trend. It is also close to the historical minimum temperature for this date. The maximum temperature recorded for this date was 46.1°F on 2025, while the historical minimum was 36.5°F on 2018.

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. The forecast for the upcoming week suggests a gradual increase. The average temperature is expected to rise up to 38.3°F, with minimum temperature starting at 38.0°F, while the maximum might reach 38.7°F.

Daily water temperature in Irkutsk

Date	Current Year actual* / forecast**	last year	10 years average
May 9	34.7°F	37.1°F	34.5°F
May 10	34.7°F	36.9°F	34.3°F
May 11	34.6°F	37.1°F	34.4°F
May 12	34.6°F	37.5°F	34.9°F
May 13	34.6°F	36.4°F	35.1°F
May 14	36.9°F	36.3°F	35.8°F
May 15	37.0°F	39.0°F	37.0°F
May 16	36.9°F	39.9°F	38.0°F
May 17	36.9°F	41.4°F	38.1°F
May 18	36.8°F	41.6°F	38.4°F
May 19	37.1°F	41.2°F	39.1°F
May 20	37.1°F	40.9°F	39.3°F
May 21	37.1°F	43.6°F	40.3°F
May 22	37.1°F	46.4°F	40.8°F
May 23	37.2°F	46.1°F	40.9°F
May 24	38.0°F	46.2°F	41.6°F
May 25	38.2°F	48.6°F	41.8°F
May 26	38.3°F	47.3°F	41.9°F
May 27	38.4°F	49.3°F	42.0°F
May 28	38.7°F	48.1°F	42.3°F
May 29	38.6°F	46.0°F	42.2°F
May 30	38.3°F	45.2°F	42.0°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.

Water temperature in Irkutsk by month

In an average year, Irkutsk offers no days when the water temperature is warm enough to swim comfortably.

The warmest water in Irkutsk was recorded on August 9, 2024, reaching a 66.5°F. While the coldest temperature occurred on February 23, 2016, dipping to 32.0°F. The average readings by season are 35.4°F in Winter, 34.0°F in Spring, 55.3°F in Summer, and 48.2°F in Autumn.