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 5.42°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.

41.8

°F

May 18, 01:41

Trend:

increasing

Yesterday:

41.4°F

Tomorrow:

42.5°F

Sunrise:

05:04

Sunset:

20:55

Day Length:

15 h. 51 min.

Irkutsk in May

Minimum:

34.6°F

Average:

36.3°F

Maximum:

36.8°F

Water temperature in Irkutsk today

As of now, in Irkutsk, the water temperature is 41.8°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 3.7°F higher than the average recorded on this particular day in recent years. Since yesterday, there was a slight increase in temperature. This indicates a warming trend over the past day. 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 maximum temperature for this date. The maximum temperature recorded for this date was 42.3°F on 2022, while the historical minimum was 35.0°F on 2018.

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 suggests a gradual increase. The average temperature is expected to rise up to 43.6°F, with minimum temperature starting at 42.5°F, while the maximum might reach 44.5°F.

Daily water temperature in Irkutsk

Date	Current Year actual* / forecast**	last year	10 years average
May 4	38.2°F	33.6°F	33.5°F
May 5	38.1°F	33.8°F	33.7°F
May 6	37.8°F	33.9°F	34.1°F
May 7	37.6°F	33.9°F	34.2°F
May 8	37.4°F	34.0°F	34.4°F
May 9	37.1°F	34.1°F	34.5°F
May 10	36.9°F	34.1°F	34.3°F
May 11	37.1°F	34.3°F	34.4°F
May 12	37.7°F	34.9°F	35.0°F
May 13	36.4°F	35.1°F	35.3°F
May 14	36.3°F	35.5°F	35.7°F
May 15	39.0°F	36.2°F	36.8°F
May 16	39.9°F	38.6°F	37.9°F
May 17	41.4°F	38.5°F	37.7°F
May 18	41.8°F	38.4°F	38.0°F
May 19	42.5°F	39.7°F	38.8°F
May 20	42.8°F	39.4°F	39.1°F
May 21	43.7°F	41.9°F	39.9°F
May 22	43.7°F	41.5°F	40.0°F
May 23	43.8°F	41.1°F	40.1°F
May 24	44.5°F	41.2°F	40.7°F
May 25	44.5°F	43.0°F	40.7°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 21, 2015, dipping to 32.0°F. The average readings by season are 35.3°F in Winter, 33.9°F in Spring, 54.8°F in Summer, and 48.2°F in Autumn.