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 3.55°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.

38.4

°F

January 15, 17:23

Trend:

stable

Yesterday:

38.3°F

Tomorrow:

38.1°F

Sunrise:

08:50

Sunset:

15:42

Day Length:

6 h. 52 min.

Karlstad in January

Minimum:

37.8°F

Average:

40.0°F

Maximum:

42.0°F

Sea water temperature in Karlstad today

As of now, in Karlstad, the water temperature is 38.4°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 0.6°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 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 39.9°F on 2021, while the historical minimum was 35.3°F on 2024.

latest data

last year

Over the past two weeks, the water temperature has closely aligned with historical averages for those days. The forecast for the upcoming week shows a gradual cooling trend. The average temperature is expected to be 37.8°F, the minimum temperature may reach 37.4°F, and the maximum might stay at 38.1°F.

Daily water temperature in Karlstad

Date	Current Year actual* / forecast**	last year	10 years average
Jan 1	40.2°F	37.8°F	40.0°F
Jan 2	40.1°F	37.9°F	39.9°F
Jan 3	39.7°F	38.0°F	40.0°F
Jan 4	39.4°F	38.1°F	39.8°F
Jan 5	38.9°F	37.1°F	39.7°F
Jan 6	38.6°F	37.0°F	39.4°F
Jan 7	38.4°F	36.8°F	39.0°F
Jan 8	38.5°F	36.4°F	38.9°F
Jan 9	38.3°F	36.3°F	38.6°F
Jan 10	38.2°F	35.4°F	38.3°F
Jan 11	37.8°F	35.3°F	38.3°F
Jan 12	38.5°F	35.1°F	38.2°F
Jan 13	38.4°F	35.5°F	38.1°F
Jan 14	38.3°F	35.3°F	38.0°F
Jan 15	38.4°F	35.3°F	37.8°F
Jan 16	38.1°F	35.5°F	37.5°F
Jan 17	38.0°F	35.5°F	37.5°F
Jan 18	38.0°F	35.5°F	37.5°F
Jan 19	38.0°F	35.4°F	37.4°F
Jan 20	37.7°F	35.3°F	37.2°F
Jan 21	37.6°F	35.1°F	37.1°F
Jan 22	37.4°F	34.9°F	36.8°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 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, 39.8°F in Spring, 63.2°F in Summer, and 53.5°F in Autumn.