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 0.05°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.

32.1

°F

January 9, 03:18

Trend:

decreasing

Yesterday:

32.3°F

Tomorrow:

32.0°F

Sunrise:

09:16

Sunset:

14:17

Day Length:

5 h. 1 min.

Umeå in January

Minimum:

32.5°F

Average:

34.0°F

Maximum:

35.1°F

Sea water temperature in Umeå today

As of now, in Umeå, the water temperature is 32.1°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 0.8°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 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 minimum temperature for this date. The maximum temperature recorded for this date was 34.2°F on 2020, while the historical minimum was 32.0°F on 2016.

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 32.6°F, with minimum temperature starting at 32.0°F, while the maximum might reach 32.9°F.

Daily water temperature in Umeå

Date	Current Year actual* / forecast**	last year	10 years average
Jan 1	34.3°F	32.9°F	34.0°F
Jan 2	34.1°F	32.1°F	33.8°F
Jan 3	33.8°F	32.0°F	33.6°F
Jan 4	33.7°F	32.0°F	33.6°F
Jan 5	33.1°F	32.0°F	33.3°F
Jan 6	32.5°F	32.0°F	33.1°F
Jan 7	32.3°F	32.0°F	33.1°F
Jan 8	32.3°F	32.0°F	33.1°F
Jan 9	32.1°F	32.0°F	32.9°F
Jan 10	32.0°F	32.0°F	32.8°F
Jan 11	32.7°F	32.0°F	32.7°F
Jan 12	32.9°F	32.2°F	32.9°F
Jan 13	32.6°F	32.2°F	32.6°F
Jan 14	32.6°F	32.2°F	32.6°F
Jan 15	32.7°F	32.3°F	32.7°F
Jan 16	32.7°F	32.6°F	32.7°F
Dec 26	35.1°F	32.0°F	34.1°F
Dec 27	35.4°F	33.0°F	34.1°F
Dec 28	35.2°F	33.1°F	34.1°F
Dec 29	34.9°F	32.9°F	33.9°F
Dec 30	35.3°F	33.1°F	34.1°F
Dec 31	34.6°F	33.1°F	34.0°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, 35.5°F in Spring, 57.6°F in Summer, and 47.0°F in Autumn.