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 0.12°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.

32.2

°F

March 12, 06:02

Trend:

stable

Yesterday:

32.0°F

Tomorrow:

32.0°F

Sunrise:

06:33

Sunset:

18:00

Day Length:

11 h. 27 min.

Karlstad in March

Minimum:

38.0°F

Average:

40.1°F

Maximum:

41.8°F

Sea water temperature in Karlstad today

As of now, in Karlstad, the water temperature is 32.2°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 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 37.3°F on 2020, while the historical minimum was 32.8°F on 2016.

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 33.7°F, with minimum temperature starting at 32.0°F, while the maximum might reach 34.2°F.

Daily water temperature in Karlstad

Date	Current Year actual* / forecast**	last year	10 years average
Feb 26	32.0°F	32.2°F	33.6°F
Feb 27	32.0°F	32.3°F	33.7°F
Feb 28	32.0°F	33.9°F	33.7°F
Mar 1	32.0°F	34.1°F	33.5°F
Mar 2	32.5°F	34.1°F	33.5°F
Mar 3	32.5°F	34.0°F	33.5°F
Mar 4	32.0°F	35.4°F	33.8°F
Mar 5	32.1°F	35.1°F	33.8°F
Mar 6	32.0°F	34.9°F	33.8°F
Mar 7	32.0°F	35.3°F	33.7°F
Mar 8	32.0°F	35.1°F	33.7°F
Mar 9	32.0°F	34.8°F	33.7°F
Mar 10	32.0°F	34.5°F	33.5°F
Mar 11	32.0°F	34.3°F	33.6°F
Mar 12	32.2°F	34.2°F	33.8°F
Mar 13	32.0°F	34.0°F	33.6°F
Mar 14	33.7°F	34.5°F	33.7°F
Mar 15	34.0°F	34.1°F	34.0°F
Mar 16	33.9°F	33.1°F	33.9°F
Mar 17	34.0°F	35.0°F	34.0°F
Mar 18	34.2°F	35.5°F	34.2°F
Mar 19	34.2°F	36.3°F	34.2°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 22, 2026, dipping to 32.0°F. The average readings by season are 38.1°F in Winter, 39.8°F in Spring, 63.5°F in Summer, and 53.5°F in Autumn.