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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

48.5

°F

February 17, 15:45

Trend:

decreasing

Yesterday:

48.7°F

Tomorrow:

48.3°F

Sunrise:

07:09

Sunset:

18:05

Day Length:

10 h. 56 min.

Pohang in February

Minimum:

54.7°F

Average:

56.2°F

Maximum:

59.1°F

Sea water temperature in Pohang today

As of now, in Pohang, the water temperature is 48.5°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 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

Today's water temperature is considerably lower than the average registered over the last two weeks, indicating a slight cooling trend. It is also close to the historical minimum temperature for this date. The maximum temperature recorded for this date was 54.8°F on 2017, while the historical minimum was 50.2°F on 2025.

Over the past two weeks, the water temperature has closely aligned with historical averages for those days. Over the next week, the forecast shows a steady trend, with temperatures staying close to the average of 48.4°F. Both minimum and maximum temperatures expected to be close to the average, offering a week of stable water conditions.

Daily water temperature in Pohang

Date Current Year

actual* / forecast**

last year 10 years average
Feb 3 52.8°F 53.2°F 52.9°F
Feb 4 53.4°F 53.3°F 52.6°F
Feb 5 52.6°F 51.0°F 52.7°F
Feb 6 52.3°F 51.3°F 52.7°F
Feb 7 53.1°F 51.0°F 52.6°F
Feb 8 52.6°F 51.1°F 52.6°F
Feb 9 51.5°F 49.3°F 52.3°F
Feb 10 52.7°F 48.4°F 52.3°F
Feb 11 52.8°F 49.5°F 52.3°F
Feb 12 53.0°F 50.1°F 52.6°F
Feb 13 53.3°F 50.3°F 52.6°F
Feb 14 52.3°F 50.9°F 52.3°F
Feb 15 51.1°F 50.8°F 52.0°F
Feb 16 48.7°F 51.0°F 52.4°F
Feb 17 48.5°F 50.2°F 52.2°F
Feb 18 48.3°F 50.0°F 52.0°F
Feb 19 48.4°F 50.5°F 52.1°F
Feb 20 48.2°F 49.9°F 51.9°F
Feb 21 48.4°F 51.0°F 52.1°F
Feb 22 48.4°F 50.7°F 52.1°F
Feb 23 48.5°F 51.2°F 52.2°F
Feb 24 48.7°F 50.9°F 52.4°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 79 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 55.1°F in Winter, 56.9°F in Spring, 73.6°F in Summer, and 69.6°F in Autumn.

Popular neighboring cities and resorts

City Water temperature* Distance**
Ulsan 56.9°F 34mi
Busan 54.4°F 67mi
Changwon 45.4°F 67mi

* current water temperature in this city

** straight line distance from Pohang