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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

55.4

°F

March 3, 16:36

Trend:

increasing

Yesterday:

55.2°F

Tomorrow:

55.7°F

Sunrise:

06:51

Sunset:

18:19

Day Length:

11 h. 28 min.

Pohang in March

Minimum:

53.9°F

Average:

55.9°F

Maximum:

59.0°F

Sea water temperature in Pohang today

As of now, in Pohang, the water temperature is 55.4°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 2.7°F higher 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 rise a bit.

Recent sea temperature and forecast

Today's water temperature is notably higher than the average recorded over the past two weeks, indicating a significant warming trend. It is also close to the historical maximum temperature for this date. The maximum temperature recorded for this date was 55.5°F on 2019, while the historical minimum was 49.8°F on 2025.

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. Over the next week, the forecast shows a steady trend, with temperatures staying close to the average of 55.7°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 17 49.4°F 50.2°F 51.9°F
Feb 18 51.2°F 50.0°F 52.0°F
Feb 19 51.3°F 50.5°F 52.0°F
Feb 20 52.3°F 49.9°F 52.0°F
Feb 21 53.2°F 51.0°F 52.2°F
Feb 22 52.0°F 50.7°F 52.1°F
Feb 23 51.2°F 51.2°F 52.1°F
Feb 24 51.0°F 50.9°F 52.3°F
Feb 25 52.0°F 51.5°F 52.5°F
Feb 26 51.7°F 51.7°F 52.3°F
Feb 27 52.4°F 51.4°F 52.8°F
Feb 28 53.7°F 51.5°F 52.9°F
Mar 1 54.4°F 49.1°F 53.0°F
Mar 2 55.2°F 49.3°F 52.5°F
Mar 3 55.4°F 49.8°F 52.7°F
Mar 4 55.7°F 50.2°F 53.0°F
Mar 5 55.5°F 50.5°F 52.8°F
Mar 6 55.7°F 50.7°F 53.0°F
Mar 7 55.9°F 50.9°F 53.2°F
Mar 8 56.0°F 51.1°F 53.3°F
Mar 9 55.6°F 49.1°F 52.9°F
Mar 10 55.5°F 49.3°F 52.8°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 55.0°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 58.2°F 34mi
Busan 53.3°F 67mi
Changwon 47.1°F 67mi

* current water temperature in this city

** straight line distance from Pohang