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 12.36°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.

54.2

°F

August 29, 20:52

Trend:

decreasing

Yesterday:

54.5°F

Tomorrow:

54.2°F

Sunrise:

05:12

Sunset:

20:06

Day Length:

14 h. 54 min.

Umeå in September

Minimum:

32.0°F

Average:

33.1°F

Maximum:

34.7°F

Sea water temperature in Umeå today

As of now, in Umeå, the water temperature is 54.2°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 3.9°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 61.4°F on 2023, while the historical minimum was 53.9°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 shows a gradual cooling trend. The average temperature is expected to be 53.6°F, the minimum temperature may reach 52.9°F, and the maximum might stay at 54.2°F.

Daily water temperature in Umeå

Date	Current Year actual* / forecast**	last year	10 years average
Aug 15	62.8°F	63.6°F	61.2°F
Aug 16	62.5°F	61.7°F	61.4°F
Aug 17	61.9°F	62.6°F	61.4°F
Aug 18	61.5°F	63.0°F	61.3°F
Aug 19	61.2°F	62.8°F	61.1°F
Aug 20	59.8°F	63.2°F	60.7°F
Aug 21	59.1°F	62.8°F	60.5°F
Aug 22	58.6°F	62.5°F	60.4°F
Aug 23	57.2°F	62.1°F	60.2°F
Aug 24	56.9°F	61.5°F	59.8°F
Aug 25	56.3°F	61.7°F	59.4°F
Aug 26	56.1°F	60.6°F	58.9°F
Aug 27	55.3°F	60.2°F	58.6°F
Aug 28	54.5°F	60.1°F	58.3°F
Aug 29	54.2°F	59.6°F	58.2°F
Aug 30	54.2°F	60.1°F	58.1°F
Aug 31	54.1°F	59.8°F	58.0°F
Sep 1	53.8°F	59.5°F	57.7°F
Sep 2	53.7°F	58.7°F	57.6°F
Sep 3	53.5°F	57.7°F	57.4°F
Sep 4	53.2°F	57.9°F	57.1°F
Sep 5	52.9°F	57.5°F	56.8°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 47.0°F in Autumn.