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Water temperature in Pohang

Detailed information about the current water temperature in Pohang. 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.
Sea temperature in Pohang now

58.3

°F

December 14, 06:27

Trend:

decreasing

Yesterday:

58.3°F

Tomorrow:

58.1°F

Sunrise:

07:25

Sunset:

17:09

Day Length:

9 h. 44 min.

Pohang in December

Minimum:

52.0°F

Average:

54.4°F

Maximum:

57.2°F

Sea water temperature in Pohang today

As of now, in Pohang, the water temperature is 58.3°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 0.3°F lower 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

The water temperature today is above average for the last two weeks, showing a small increase in temperature. 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 60.4°F on 2022, while the historical minimum was 56.4°F on 2023.

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 minimum recorded over the past years. The forecast for the upcoming week shows a gradual cooling trend. The average temperature is expected to be 57.3°F, the minimum temperature may reach 56.8°F, and the maximum might stay at 58.1°F.

Daily water temperature in Pohang

Date Current Year

actual* / forecast**

last year 10 years average
Nov 30 59.7°F 60.1°F 60.5°F
Dec 1 58.8°F 59.6°F 59.9°F
Dec 2 58.8°F 59.7°F 59.8°F
Dec 3 58.0°F 59.2°F 59.5°F
Dec 4 57.6°F 60.2°F 59.5°F
Dec 5 57.7°F 59.1°F 59.2°F
Dec 6 58.2°F 58.9°F 59.1°F
Dec 7 56.2°F 58.6°F 59.1°F
Dec 8 56.6°F 58.4°F 59.1°F
Dec 9 57.7°F 58.7°F 59.1°F
Dec 10 58.6°F 58.6°F 58.7°F
Dec 11 58.9°F 58.5°F 58.7°F
Dec 12 58.1°F 59.1°F 58.5°F
Dec 13 58.3°F 59.3°F 58.6°F
Dec 14 58.3°F 59.0°F 58.6°F
Dec 15 58.1°F 58.8°F 58.4°F
Dec 16 57.9°F 58.7°F 58.2°F
Dec 17 57.6°F 57.8°F 57.8°F
Dec 18 57.3°F 58.2°F 57.5°F
Dec 19 56.8°F 58.3°F 57.0°F
Dec 20 56.9°F 58.4°F 57.2°F
Dec 21 56.9°F 57.0°F 57.2°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 Pohang by month

In Pohang, the months July through September offer comfortable swimming conditions, which amounts to 76 swimming days.
The warmest water in Pohang was recorded on August 18, 2024, reaching a 84.5°F. While the coldest temperature occurred on February 10, 2025, dipping to 48.4°F. The average readings by season are 55.0°F in Winter, 56.8°F in Spring, 73.3°F in Summer, and 69.4°F in Autumn.

Popular neighboring cities and resorts

City Water temperature* Distance**
Ulsan 62.1°F 34mi
Busan 60.2°F 67mi
Changwon 54.6°F 67mi

* current water temperature in this city

** straight line distance from Pohang