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 7.39°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.

45.3

°F

May 15, 19:03

Trend:

increasing

Yesterday:

43.4°F

Tomorrow:

45.6°F

Sunrise:

04:31

Sunset:

21:35

Day Length:

17 h. 4 min.

Karlstad in May

Minimum:

37.1°F

Average:

39.8°F

Maximum:

41.8°F

Sea water temperature in Karlstad today

As of now, in Karlstad, the water temperature is 45.3°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 0.6°F lower than the average recorded on this particular day in recent years. Since yesterday, there was a noticeable 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 also falls within the range of the average temperature recorded for this date, suggesting a consistent weather trend. The maximum temperature recorded for this date was 49.5°F on 2016, while the historical minimum was 43.6°F on 2023.

latest data

last year

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. The forecast for the upcoming week suggests a gradual increase. The average temperature is expected to rise up to 47.0°F, with minimum temperature starting at 45.6°F, while the maximum might reach 48.4°F.

Daily water temperature in Karlstad

Date	Current Year actual* / forecast**	last year	10 years average
May 1	40.8°F	41.3°F	42.2°F
May 2	40.4°F	39.5°F	42.4°F
May 3	39.1°F	39.7°F	42.7°F
May 4	41.7°F	40.5°F	43.1°F
May 5	40.0°F	40.5°F	43.3°F
May 6	40.5°F	41.3°F	43.6°F
May 7	40.9°F	42.3°F	44.2°F
May 8	41.6°F	42.9°F	44.0°F
May 9	41.7°F	44.5°F	44.7°F
May 10	42.9°F	43.7°F	45.0°F
May 11	43.6°F	46.5°F	45.7°F
May 12	43.4°F	43.2°F	45.6°F
May 13	43.5°F	44.7°F	45.6°F
May 14	43.4°F	43.1°F	45.5°F
May 15	45.3°F	43.6°F	45.9°F
May 16	45.6°F	44.6°F	46.1°F
May 17	46.2°F	45.1°F	46.7°F
May 18	46.7°F	46.3°F	47.2°F
May 19	46.7°F	47.1°F	47.3°F
May 20	47.2°F	44.7°F	47.8°F
May 21	48.2°F	47.6°F	48.8°F
May 22	48.4°F	46.4°F	49.0°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 July 26, 2014, reaching a 74.6°F. While the coldest temperature occurred on February 26, 2021, dipping to 32.0°F. The average readings by season are 38.1°F in Winter, 39.9°F in Spring, 63.3°F in Summer, and 53.4°F in Autumn.