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 8.19°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.

46.7

°F

October 21, 22:19

Trend:

decreasing

Yesterday:

46.8°F

Tomorrow:

46.5°F

Sunrise:

07:45

Sunset:

17:01

Day Length:

9 h. 16 min.

Umeå in October

Minimum:

32.0°F

Average:

33.0°F

Maximum:

34.5°F

Sea water temperature in Umeå today

As of now, in Umeå, the water temperature is 46.7°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 1.3°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 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 maximum temperature for this date. The maximum temperature recorded for this date was 47.4°F on 2017, while the historical minimum was 43.5°F on 2023.

latest data

last year

Over the last two weeks, the water temperature has stayed slightly above than historical averages for those days. The forecast for the upcoming week shows a gradual cooling trend. The average temperature is expected to be 45.9°F, the minimum temperature may reach 44.9°F, and the maximum might stay at 46.5°F.

Daily water temperature in Umeå

Date	Current Year actual* / forecast**	last year	10 years average
Oct 7	50.2°F	50.1°F	48.8°F
Oct 8	49.8°F	49.7°F	48.7°F
Oct 9	49.7°F	49.1°F	48.2°F
Oct 10	49.5°F	48.8°F	48.0°F
Oct 11	48.9°F	48.5°F	47.8°F
Oct 12	48.3°F	48.1°F	47.4°F
Oct 13	47.9°F	47.4°F	47.1°F
Oct 14	48.3°F	47.0°F	46.9°F
Oct 15	47.6°F	46.0°F	46.6°F
Oct 16	47.0°F	46.0°F	46.4°F
Oct 17	46.4°F	45.9°F	46.1°F
Oct 18	46.7°F	45.8°F	45.8°F
Oct 19	46.8°F	45.8°F	45.7°F
Oct 20	46.8°F	46.1°F	45.7°F
Oct 21	46.7°F	46.2°F	45.5°F
Oct 22	46.5°F	46.0°F	45.2°F
Oct 23	46.3°F	45.7°F	45.1°F
Oct 24	46.1°F	45.6°F	44.8°F
Oct 25	45.9°F	46.4°F	44.6°F
Oct 26	45.9°F	45.9°F	44.6°F
Oct 27	45.5°F	45.2°F	44.2°F
Oct 28	44.9°F	44.2°F	43.6°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, 57.3°F in Summer, and 47.1°F in Autumn.