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 7.37°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.

Russian Federation > Murmansk

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.

45.3

°F

October 17, 06:10

Trend:

decreasing

Yesterday:

45.4°F

Tomorrow:

45.0°F

Sunrise:

08:02

Sunset:

17:02

Day Length:

9 h. 0 min.

Murmansk in October

Minimum:

37.1°F

Average:

38.1°F

Maximum:

40.6°F

Sea water temperature in Murmansk today

As of now, in Murmansk, the water temperature is 45.3°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 0.5°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 46.4°F on 2024, while the historical minimum was 43.6°F on 2019.

latest data

last year

Over the last two weeks, the water temperature has stayed slightly above than historical averages for those days. The forecast for the upcoming week shows a gradual cooling trend. The average temperature is expected to be 44.6°F, the minimum temperature may reach 44.3°F, and the maximum might stay at 45.0°F.

Daily water temperature in Murmansk

Date	Current Year actual* / forecast**	last year	10 years average
Oct 3	47.7°F	48.3°F	46.9°F
Oct 4	47.4°F	48.0°F	46.7°F
Oct 5	47.6°F	48.2°F	46.5°F
Oct 6	47.8°F	47.8°F	46.4°F
Oct 7	47.7°F	47.5°F	46.3°F
Oct 8	47.4°F	47.2°F	46.3°F
Oct 9	46.8°F	47.3°F	46.3°F
Oct 10	46.6°F	47.4°F	46.3°F
Oct 11	46.5°F	47.1°F	46.2°F
Oct 12	46.4°F	46.9°F	46.1°F
Oct 13	46.1°F	46.5°F	45.8°F
Oct 14	45.8°F	46.1°F	45.5°F
Oct 15	45.6°F	45.7°F	45.1°F
Oct 16	45.4°F	45.3°F	44.8°F
Oct 17	45.3°F	45.4°F	44.7°F
Oct 18	45.0°F	45.3°F	44.5°F
Oct 19	44.9°F	45.0°F	44.3°F
Oct 20	44.7°F	44.7°F	44.2°F
Oct 21	44.6°F	44.6°F	44.1°F
Oct 22	44.5°F	44.5°F	44.0°F
Oct 23	44.4°F	44.3°F	43.9°F
Oct 24	44.3°F	44.2°F	43.8°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 April 10, 2026, dipping to 34.1°F. The average readings by season are 38.1°F in Winter, 36.5°F in Spring, 49.5°F in Summer, and 45.2°F in Autumn.

Popular neighboring cities and resorts

City	Water temperature*	Distance**
Kola	45.0°F	7mi
Severomorsk	45.6°F	10mi
Gadzhiyevo	46.9°F	20mi

* current water temperature in this city

** straight line distance from Murmansk