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 15.51°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.

59.9

°F

August 12, 22:04

Trend:

decreasing

Yesterday:

60.8°F

Tomorrow:

59.6°F

Sunrise:

04:05

Sunset:

21:11

Day Length:

17 h. 6 min.

Piteå in August

Minimum:

32.0°F

Average:

32.1°F

Maximum:

32.7°F

Sea water temperature in Piteå today

As of now, in Piteå, the water temperature is 59.9°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 2.4°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 fall a bit.

Recent sea temperature and forecast

Today's water temperature is considerably lower than the average registered over the last two weeks, indicating a slight cooling trend. It is also close to the historical minimum temperature for this date. The maximum temperature recorded for this date was 64.9°F on 2025, while the historical minimum was 58.6°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 shows a gradual cooling trend. The average temperature is expected to be 59.0°F, the minimum temperature may reach 58.4°F, and the maximum might stay at 59.6°F.

Daily water temperature in Piteå

Date	Current Year actual* / forecast**	last year	10 years average
Jul 29	60.6°F	74.5°F	66.1°F
Jul 30	61.6°F	74.4°F	65.6°F
Jul 31	62.1°F	72.9°F	65.9°F
Aug 1	62.2°F	71.2°F	65.3°F
Aug 2	62.0°F	72.4°F	65.0°F
Aug 3	62.0°F	73.8°F	65.0°F
Aug 4	61.7°F	72.4°F	64.7°F
Aug 5	61.8°F	73.7°F	64.8°F
Aug 6	61.0°F	70.2°F	64.5°F
Aug 7	61.1°F	70.3°F	64.3°F
Aug 8	61.1°F	67.2°F	64.1°F
Aug 9	61.8°F	66.8°F	63.8°F
Aug 10	61.2°F	66.0°F	63.0°F
Aug 11	60.8°F	65.4°F	62.4°F
Aug 12	59.9°F	64.9°F	62.3°F
Aug 13	59.6°F	63.7°F	62.0°F
Aug 14	58.7°F	63.6°F	61.0°F
Aug 15	58.8°F	64.7°F	61.1°F
Aug 16	59.1°F	64.6°F	61.5°F
Aug 17	59.6°F	64.0°F	62.0°F
Aug 18	58.7°F	62.3°F	61.1°F
Aug 19	58.4°F	60.7°F	60.7°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 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.