What is the current water temperature in Murmansk?

Q: What is the current water temperature in Murmansk?

As of now, in Murmansk, the water temperature is 11.31°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 Murmansk

Detailed information about the current water temperature in Murmansk. 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.

52.4

°F

August 29, 21:50

Trend:

decreasing

Yesterday:

52.7°F

Tomorrow:

52.1°F

Sunrise:

04:55

Sunset:

20:40

Day Length:

15 h. 45 min.

Murmansk in September

Minimum:

37.3°F

Average:

38.3°F

Maximum:

40.6°F

Sea water temperature in Murmansk today

As of now, in Murmansk, the water temperature is 52.4°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 fall a bit.

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 also aligns closely with the historical average temperature for this date, indicating a typical climate pattern. The maximum temperature recorded for this date was 54.2°F on 2022, while the historical minimum was 49.4°F on 2019.

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 maximum recorded over the past years. The forecast for the upcoming week shows a gradual cooling trend. The average temperature is expected to be 51.9°F, the minimum temperature may reach 51.7°F, and the maximum might stay at 52.1°F.

Daily water temperature in Murmansk

Date	Current Year actual* / forecast**	last year	10 years average
Aug 15	54.6°F	52.1°F	53.0°F
Aug 16	55.4°F	52.6°F	53.1°F
Aug 17	54.9°F	52.8°F	53.0°F
Aug 18	54.4°F	52.7°F	53.0°F
Aug 19	53.9°F	50.7°F	52.6°F
Aug 20	53.5°F	50.9°F	52.7°F
Aug 21	53.1°F	50.8°F	52.6°F
Aug 22	52.8°F	51.4°F	52.6°F
Aug 23	52.4°F	52.2°F	52.4°F
Aug 24	51.0°F	53.3°F	52.1°F
Aug 25	52.4°F	52.0°F	51.8°F
Aug 26	53.9°F	51.8°F	51.9°F
Aug 27	53.2°F	52.5°F	51.7°F
Aug 28	52.7°F	50.6°F	51.4°F
Aug 29	52.4°F	50.5°F	51.0°F
Aug 30	52.1°F	50.1°F	50.7°F
Aug 31	52.1°F	50.4°F	50.7°F
Sep 1	51.8°F	50.1°F	50.5°F
Sep 2	51.8°F	49.9°F	50.4°F
Sep 3	51.7°F	49.6°F	50.3°F
Sep 4	51.8°F	50.5°F	50.4°F
Sep 5	51.7°F	50.7°F	50.3°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 Murmansk by month

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

The warmest water in Murmansk was recorded on August 6, 2025, reaching a 60.8°F. While the coldest temperature occurred on February 28, 2024, dipping to 34.3°F. The average readings by season are 38.1°F in Winter, 36.4°F in Spring, 49.2°F in Summer, and 45.1°F in Autumn.

Popular neighboring cities and resorts

City	Water temperature*	Distance**
Kola	51.7°F	7mi
Severomorsk	52.1°F	10mi
Gadzhiyevo	51.4°F	20mi

* current water temperature in this city

** straight line distance from Murmansk