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 10.64°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.

51.2

°F

September 18, 08:15

Trend:

stable

Yesterday:

51.1°F

Tomorrow:

51.1°F

Sunrise:

06:12

Sunset:

19:10

Day Length:

12 h. 58 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 51.2°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 2.8°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 stay about the same.

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 51.3°F on 2024, while the historical minimum was 46.2°F on 2017.

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 50.7°F, the minimum temperature may reach 50.3°F, and the maximum might stay at 51.1°F.

Daily water temperature in Murmansk

Date	Current Year actual* / forecast**	last year	10 years average
Sep 4	52.4°F	50.5°F	50.6°F
Sep 5	52.3°F	50.7°F	50.5°F
Sep 6	52.9°F	50.6°F	50.3°F
Sep 7	52.6°F	51.2°F	50.1°F
Sep 8	52.0°F	50.9°F	49.8°F
Sep 9	51.5°F	52.3°F	49.7°F
Sep 10	51.5°F	52.9°F	49.5°F
Sep 11	52.3°F	53.0°F	49.6°F
Sep 12	52.6°F	54.0°F	49.7°F
Sep 13	51.6°F	54.0°F	49.2°F
Sep 14	51.3°F	53.1°F	48.9°F
Sep 15	51.3°F	52.5°F	48.8°F
Sep 16	50.8°F	51.9°F	48.6°F
Sep 17	51.1°F	51.6°F	48.3°F
Sep 18	51.2°F	51.3°F	48.3°F
Sep 19	51.1°F	51.1°F	48.3°F
Sep 20	51.0°F	51.9°F	48.2°F
Sep 21	51.0°F	51.5°F	48.1°F
Sep 22	50.8°F	51.1°F	48.0°F
Sep 23	50.7°F	50.7°F	47.8°F
Sep 24	50.4°F	50.1°F	47.6°F
Sep 25	50.3°F	49.8°F	47.5°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	50.7°F	7mi
Severomorsk	50.2°F	10mi
Gadzhiyevo	50.7°F	20mi

* current water temperature in this city

** straight line distance from Murmansk