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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

54.5

°F

January 5, 23:27

Trend:

stable

Yesterday:

54.3°F

Tomorrow:

54.0°F

Sunrise:

07:34

Sunset:

17:22

Day Length:

9 h. 48 min.

Pohang in January

Minimum:

55.0°F

Average:

56.5°F

Maximum:

59.2°F

Sea water temperature in Pohang today

As of now, in Pohang, the water temperature is 54.5°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 1.2°F lower than the average recorded on this particular day in recent years. Since yesterday, there was a slight increase in temperature. This indicates a warming trend over the past day. 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 58.7°F on 2017, while the historical minimum was 53.7°F on 2024.

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 histoorical minimum and others when it was close to the historical maximum. The forecast for the upcoming week shows a gradual cooling trend. The average temperature is expected to be 53.8°F, the minimum temperature may reach 53.3°F, and the maximum might stay at 54.0°F.

Daily water temperature in Pohang

Date Current Year

actual* / forecast**

last year 10 years average
Jan 1 57.2°F 55.0°F 56.5°F
Jan 2 55.7°F 55.0°F 56.2°F
Jan 3 53.9°F 54.9°F 55.9°F
Jan 4 54.3°F 54.7°F 55.7°F
Jan 5 54.5°F 54.8°F 55.6°F
Jan 6 54.0°F 54.9°F 55.2°F
Jan 7 53.9°F 54.2°F 55.0°F
Jan 8 53.9°F 53.9°F 55.1°F
Jan 9 53.8°F 53.1°F 54.9°F
Jan 10 53.9°F 51.9°F 55.1°F
Jan 11 53.9°F 52.6°F 55.0°F
Jan 12 53.3°F 52.0°F 54.5°F
Dec 22 59.8°F 55.8°F 57.1°F
Dec 23 60.0°F 56.3°F 57.5°F
Dec 24 59.9°F 56.9°F 57.3°F
Dec 25 57.4°F 56.7°F 57.1°F
Dec 26 57.1°F 57.4°F 57.1°F
Dec 27 57.4°F 57.2°F 56.9°F
Dec 28 56.9°F 56.8°F 56.9°F
Dec 29 57.2°F 56.3°F 57.0°F
Dec 30 57.2°F 56.4°F 56.9°F
Dec 31 57.6°F 56.4°F 56.5°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 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 58.5°F 34mi
Busan 56.0°F 67mi
Changwon 45.8°F 67mi

* current water temperature in this city

** straight line distance from Pohang