What is the current water temperature in Luleå?

Q: What is the current water temperature in Luleå?

As of now, in Luleå, the water temperature is 1.45°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 Luleå

Detailed information about the current water temperature in Luleå. 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.

34.6

°F

May 14, 09:48

Trend:

stable

Yesterday:

34.7°F

Tomorrow:

35.3°F

Sunrise:

03:04

Sunset:

21:53

Day Length:

18 h. 49 min.

Luleå in May

Minimum:

32.0°F

Average:

32.7°F

Maximum:

33.7°F

Sea water temperature in Luleå today

As of now, in Luleå, the water temperature is 34.6°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 4.5°F lower 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 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 minimum temperature for this date. The maximum temperature recorded for this date was 43.6°F on 2025, while the historical minimum was 32.5°F on 2017.

latest data

last year

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 minimum recorded over the past years. The forecast for the upcoming week suggests a gradual increase. The average temperature is expected to rise up to 37.0°F, with minimum temperature starting at 35.3°F, while the maximum might reach 38.2°F.

Daily water temperature in Luleå

Date	Current Year actual* / forecast**	last year	10 years average
Apr 30	32.3°F	38.2°F	33.4°F
May 1	35.7°F	38.9°F	33.9°F
May 2	33.9°F	39.3°F	33.7°F
May 3	33.2°F	39.8°F	34.0°F
May 4	32.6°F	40.0°F	34.1°F
May 5	32.3°F	38.9°F	34.4°F
May 6	32.6°F	41.1°F	34.9°F
May 7	33.2°F	40.3°F	34.9°F
May 8	32.7°F	40.3°F	35.1°F
May 9	32.5°F	40.6°F	35.5°F
May 10	32.1°F	40.3°F	35.2°F
May 11	32.2°F	40.9°F	35.8°F
May 12	34.9°F	41.7°F	36.6°F
May 13	34.7°F	43.0°F	37.9°F
May 14	34.6°F	43.6°F	39.1°F
May 15	35.3°F	43.8°F	39.8°F
May 16	35.9°F	44.9°F	40.4°F
May 17	36.6°F	45.3°F	41.1°F
May 18	37.2°F	46.1°F	41.7°F
May 19	37.8°F	46.8°F	42.3°F
May 20	37.9°F	46.1°F	42.4°F
May 21	38.2°F	44.1°F	42.7°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 Luleå by month

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

The warmest water in Luleå was recorded on July 25, 2018, reaching a 74.1°F. While the coldest temperature occurred on January 1, 2016, dipping to 32.0°F. The average readings by season are 32.5°F in Winter, 35.0°F in Spring, 60.6°F in Summer, and 45.0°F in Autumn.