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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

56.8

°F

May 10, 01:20

Trend:

stable

Yesterday:

56.4°F

Tomorrow:

56.3°F

Sunrise:

05:22

Sunset:

19:17

Day Length:

13 h. 55 min.

Pohang in May

Minimum:

53.7°F

Average:

55.5°F

Maximum:

58.7°F

Sea water temperature in Pohang today

As of now, in Pohang, the water temperature is 56.8°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 3.1°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

The water temperature today is above average for the last two weeks, showing a small increase in temperature. It is also close to the historical minimum temperature for this date. The maximum temperature recorded for this date was 61.7°F on 2024, while the historical minimum was 58.0°F on 2021.

Observations from the last two weeks indicate that the water temperature was in proximity to the lowest values recorded on those days in the past. Over the next week, the forecast shows a steady trend, with temperatures staying close to the average of 57.1°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
Apr 26 55.7°F 56.4°F 57.8°F
Apr 27 56.4°F 59.3°F 58.0°F
Apr 28 56.5°F 59.1°F 57.8°F
Apr 29 56.3°F 59.0°F 57.8°F
Apr 30 56.5°F 58.9°F 57.8°F
May 1 57.3°F 58.7°F 57.8°F
May 2 56.5°F 61.3°F 58.4°F
May 3 56.9°F 60.4°F 58.7°F
May 4 56.5°F 60.4°F 58.8°F
May 5 56.9°F 60.8°F 59.1°F
May 6 57.2°F 62.1°F 59.4°F
May 7 56.5°F 61.8°F 59.3°F
May 8 56.3°F 61.8°F 59.3°F
May 9 56.4°F 60.3°F 59.5°F
May 10 56.8°F 61.7°F 59.9°F
May 11 56.3°F 61.2°F 59.4°F
May 12 56.8°F 61.6°F 59.9°F
May 13 56.7°F 61.6°F 59.8°F
May 14 56.9°F 61.8°F 60.0°F
May 15 57.2°F 61.8°F 60.3°F
May 16 57.6°F 61.9°F 60.7°F
May 17 57.9°F 60.7°F 61.0°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 74 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, 73.2°F in Summer, and 69.3°F in Autumn.

Popular neighboring cities and resorts

City Water temperature* Distance**
Ulsan 56.7°F 34mi
Busan 58.2°F 67mi
Changwon 57.4°F 67mi

* current water temperature in this city

** straight line distance from Pohang