What is the current water temperature in Umeå?

Q: What is the current water temperature in Umeå?

As of now, in Umeå, the water temperature is 11.15°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 Umeå

Detailed information about the current water temperature in Umeå. 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.

52.1

°F

October 6, 07:20

Trend:

stable

Yesterday:

52.1°F

Tomorrow:

52.0°F

Sunrise:

07:00

Sunset:

17:52

Day Length:

10 h. 52 min.

Umeå in October

Minimum:

32.0°F

Average:

32.7°F

Maximum:

34.1°F

Sea water temperature in Umeå today

As of now, in Umeå, the water temperature is 52.1°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 3.1°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 stay about the same.

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 maximum temperature for this date. The maximum temperature recorded for this date was 51.8°F on 2023, while the historical minimum was 46.9°F on 2020.

latest data

last year

Observations from the last two weeks indicate that the water temperature was in proximity to the highest 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 51.2°F, the minimum temperature may reach 50.3°F, and the maximum might stay at 52.0°F.

Daily water temperature in Umeå

Date	Current Year actual* / forecast**	last year	10 years average
Sep 22	54.7°F	55.1°F	53.1°F
Sep 23	54.4°F	55.1°F	53.1°F
Sep 24	54.2°F	54.0°F	52.7°F
Sep 25	54.1°F	52.4°F	52.3°F
Sep 26	54.1°F	52.1°F	52.1°F
Sep 27	53.6°F	51.8°F	51.9°F
Sep 28	53.4°F	51.5°F	51.6°F
Sep 29	53.0°F	51.2°F	51.3°F
Sep 30	53.1°F	51.2°F	50.9°F
Oct 1	52.9°F	51.6°F	50.7°F
Oct 2	52.6°F	51.2°F	50.1°F
Oct 3	52.7°F	50.9°F	49.8°F
Oct 4	51.9°F	50.3°F	49.3°F
Oct 5	52.1°F	50.1°F	48.9°F
Oct 6	52.1°F	50.5°F	49.0°F
Oct 7	52.0°F	50.2°F	48.9°F
Oct 8	51.9°F	49.8°F	48.8°F
Oct 9	51.5°F	49.7°F	48.3°F
Oct 10	51.3°F	49.5°F	48.1°F
Oct 11	51.0°F	48.9°F	47.8°F
Oct 12	50.5°F	48.3°F	47.4°F
Oct 13	50.3°F	47.9°F	47.1°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 Umeå by month

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

The warmest water in Umeå was recorded on July 31, 2025, reaching a 71.7°F. While the coldest temperature occurred on January 2, 2024, dipping to 32.0°F. The average readings by season are 33.4°F in Winter, 35.6°F in Spring, 57.6°F in Summer, and 47.1°F in Autumn.