What is the current water temperature in Karlstad?

Q: What is the current water temperature in Karlstad?

As of now, in Karlstad, the water temperature is 5.92°C. 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.

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Water temperature in Karlstad

Detailed information about the current water temperature in Karlstad. 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.

42.7

°F

December 23, 20:32

Trend:

decreasing

Yesterday:

43.2°F

Tomorrow:

42.4°F

Sunrise:

09:03

Sunset:

15:07

Day Length:

6 h. 4 min.

Karlstad in December

Minimum:

35.1°F

Average:

38.2°F

Maximum:

40.1°F

Sea water temperature in Karlstad today

As of now, in Karlstad, the water temperature is 42.7°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 1.6°F higher 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 slightly lower than the average registered over the last two weeks, indicating a slight cooling trend. It is also close to the historical maximum temperature for this date. The maximum temperature recorded for this date was 43.8°F on 2020, while the historical minimum was 37.7°F on 2023.

latest data

last year

Observations from the last two weeks indicate that the water temperature was in proximity to the highest values recorded on those days in the past. The forecast for the upcoming week shows a gradual cooling trend. The average temperature is expected to be 41.8°F, the minimum temperature may reach 41.4°F, and the maximum might stay at 42.4°F.

Daily water temperature in Karlstad

Date	Current Year actual* / forecast**	last year	10 years average
Dec 9	44.0°F	42.9°F	43.4°F
Dec 10	43.5°F	42.7°F	43.1°F
Dec 11	43.6°F	42.2°F	42.9°F
Dec 12	43.9°F	42.1°F	42.7°F
Dec 13	43.6°F	42.0°F	42.4°F
Dec 14	43.3°F	41.8°F	42.2°F
Dec 15	43.1°F	41.7°F	42.1°F
Dec 16	43.0°F	42.0°F	42.0°F
Dec 17	42.9°F	41.4°F	41.9°F
Dec 18	43.7°F	41.6°F	41.8°F
Dec 19	43.6°F	41.1°F	41.8°F
Dec 20	43.3°F	41.1°F	41.8°F
Dec 21	43.9°F	41.7°F	41.5°F
Dec 22	43.2°F	41.4°F	41.3°F
Dec 23	42.7°F	41.1°F	41.1°F
Dec 24	42.4°F	40.7°F	40.7°F
Dec 25	42.0°F	40.6°F	40.4°F
Dec 26	41.8°F	40.3°F	40.2°F
Dec 27	41.7°F	39.9°F	40.1°F
Dec 28	41.4°F	39.4°F	39.8°F
Dec 29	41.5°F	39.4°F	39.9°F
Dec 30	41.6°F	39.9°F	40.0°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 Karlstad by month

In an average year, Karlstad offers no days when the water temperature is warm enough to swim comfortably.

The warmest water in Karlstad was recorded on August 1, 2018, reaching a 74.0°F. While the coldest temperature occurred on February 26, 2021, dipping to 32.0°F. The average readings by season are 38.2°F in Winter, 39.9°F in Spring, 63.2°F in Summer, and 53.5°F in Autumn.