What is the current water temperature in Piteå?

Q: What is the current water temperature in Piteå?

As of now, in Piteå, the water temperature is 2.2°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 Piteå

Detailed information about the current water temperature in Piteå. 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.

36.0

°F

May 17, 18:58

Trend:

stable

Yesterday:

36.3°F

Tomorrow:

36.5°F

Sunrise:

02:59

Sunset:

22:04

Day Length:

19 h. 5 min.

Piteå in May

Minimum:

32.0°F

Average:

32.2°F

Maximum:

33.8°F

Sea water temperature in Piteå today

As of now, in Piteå, the water temperature is 36.0°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 1.0°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 40.4°F on 2025, while the historical minimum was 35.2°F on 2024.

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 histoorical minimum and others when it was close to the historical maximum. The forecast for the upcoming week suggests a gradual increase. The average temperature is expected to rise up to 38.4°F, with minimum temperature starting at 36.5°F, while the maximum might reach 41.1°F.

Daily water temperature in Piteå

Date	Current Year actual* / forecast**	last year	10 years average
May 3	36.0°F	36.2°F	33.3°F
May 4	34.3°F	35.9°F	32.9°F
May 5	33.2°F	36.9°F	33.0°F
May 6	32.0°F	36.5°F	32.9°F
May 7	34.3°F	36.2°F	33.2°F
May 8	33.1°F	35.8°F	33.1°F
May 9	32.5°F	35.4°F	33.3°F
May 10	32.0°F	35.3°F	33.2°F
May 11	32.0°F	35.4°F	33.3°F
May 12	32.5°F	35.6°F	33.5°F
May 13	32.5°F	35.5°F	33.7°F
May 14	32.6°F	39.3°F	34.1°F
May 15	37.7°F	40.9°F	36.7°F
May 16	36.3°F	41.1°F	36.8°F
May 17	36.0°F	40.4°F	36.9°F
May 18	36.5°F	40.8°F	37.4°F
May 19	36.5°F	40.0°F	37.5°F
May 20	37.5°F	42.0°F	38.5°F
May 21	37.7°F	43.4°F	38.7°F
May 22	39.3°F	43.9°F	40.2°F
May 23	40.2°F	43.4°F	41.2°F
May 24	41.1°F	44.3°F	42.1°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 Piteå by month

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

The warmest water in Piteå was recorded on July 26, 2025, reaching a 77.2°F. While the coldest temperature occurred on January 1, 2016, dipping to 32.0°F. The average readings by season are 32.3°F in Winter, 34.1°F in Spring, 59.9°F in Summer, and 45.1°F in Autumn.