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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

52.6

°F

February 3, 11:34

Trend:

decreasing

Yesterday:

52.6°F

Tomorrow:

52.2°F

Sunrise:

07:22

Sunset:

17:51

Day Length:

10 h. 29 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 52.6°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 0.4°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 slightly varies from the average of the past two weeks. 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 55.4°F on 2017, while the historical minimum was 51.0°F on 2022.

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 52.2°F, the minimum temperature may reach 51.9°F, and the maximum might stay at 52.4°F.

Daily water temperature in Pohang

Date Current Year

actual* / forecast**

last year 10 years average
Jan 20 54.8°F 53.2°F 54.8°F
Jan 21 53.8°F 53.5°F 54.6°F
Jan 22 51.4°F 52.6°F 54.0°F
Jan 23 50.3°F 52.7°F 53.9°F
Jan 24 50.9°F 53.1°F 53.7°F
Jan 25 51.0°F 53.3°F 53.5°F
Jan 26 50.3°F 53.4°F 53.3°F
Jan 27 51.9°F 53.6°F 53.4°F
Jan 28 54.1°F 53.2°F 53.6°F
Jan 29 53.2°F 53.2°F 53.5°F
Jan 30 53.3°F 53.3°F 53.3°F
Jan 31 53.0°F 53.5°F 53.3°F
Feb 1 53.4°F 53.4°F 53.2°F
Feb 2 52.6°F 53.6°F 53.0°F
Feb 3 52.6°F 53.2°F 52.9°F
Feb 4 52.2°F 53.3°F 52.6°F
Feb 5 52.4°F 51.0°F 52.7°F
Feb 6 52.4°F 51.3°F 52.7°F
Feb 7 52.2°F 51.0°F 52.6°F
Feb 8 52.2°F 51.1°F 52.6°F
Feb 9 52.0°F 49.3°F 52.4°F
Feb 10 51.9°F 48.4°F 52.3°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 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 57.0°F 34mi
Busan 54.3°F 67mi
Changwon 44.4°F 67mi

* current water temperature in this city

** straight line distance from Pohang