What is the current water temperature in Balchik?

Q: What is the current water temperature in Balchik?

As of now, in Balchik, the water temperature is 15.4°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 Balchik

Detailed information about the current water temperature in Balchik. 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.

59.7

°F

May 16, 21:52

Trend:

stable

Yesterday:

59.8°F

Tomorrow:

60.5°F

Sunrise:

05:41

Sunset:

20:27

Day Length:

14 h. 46 min.

Balchik in May

Minimum:

42.5°F

Average:

46.7°F

Maximum:

49.6°F

Sea water temperature in Balchik today

As of now, in Balchik, the water temperature is 59.7°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 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 rise a bit.

Recent sea temperature and forecast

Today's water temperature closely matches the previous two weeks' average, indicating a stable trend. It also aligns closely with the historical average temperature for this date, indicating a typical climate pattern. The maximum temperature recorded for this date was 65.3°F on 2018, while the historical minimum was 57.8°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 suggests a gradual increase. The average temperature is expected to rise up to 61.1°F, with minimum temperature starting at 60.5°F, while the maximum might reach 62.0°F.

Daily water temperature in Balchik

Date	Current Year actual* / forecast**	last year	10 years average
May 2	57.9°F	56.1°F	56.2°F
May 3	58.0°F	57.4°F	56.6°F
May 4	58.2°F	58.2°F	57.0°F
May 5	57.8°F	56.5°F	57.5°F
May 6	58.4°F	57.4°F	57.8°F
May 7	59.7°F	57.4°F	57.9°F
May 8	60.9°F	57.6°F	58.3°F
May 9	60.5°F	57.2°F	58.3°F
May 10	60.4°F	56.5°F	58.7°F
May 11	60.4°F	56.0°F	58.8°F
May 12	60.8°F	55.9°F	59.1°F
May 13	60.8°F	56.6°F	59.2°F
May 14	61.5°F	57.8°F	59.8°F
May 15	59.8°F	58.0°F	60.2°F
May 16	59.7°F	57.8°F	60.5°F
May 17	60.5°F	59.5°F	61.2°F
May 18	60.6°F	59.8°F	61.4°F
May 19	60.6°F	59.4°F	61.4°F
May 20	61.1°F	60.2°F	61.9°F
May 21	61.3°F	60.5°F	62.0°F
May 22	61.6°F	61.4°F	62.3°F
May 23	62.0°F	61.6°F	62.7°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 Balchik by month

In Balchik, the months July through September offer comfortable swimming conditions, which amounts to 88 swimming days.

The warmest water in Balchik was recorded on August 15, 2014, reaching a 81.2°F. While the coldest temperature occurred on February 19, 2017, dipping to 38.7°F. The average readings by season are 46.1°F in Winter, 51.9°F in Spring, 75.1°F in Summer, and 65.7°F in Autumn.

Popular neighboring cities and resorts

City	Water temperature*	Distance**
Kavarna	59.5°F	9mi
Mangalia	59.3°F	34mi
Byala	58.5°F	40mi
Eforie Nord	58.9°F	50mi
Nesebar	58.6°F	57mi
Constanţa	59.0°F	58mi
Ravda	59.6°F	59mi
Sarafovo	59.3°F	68mi
Burgas	59.5°F	72mi

* current water temperature in this city

** straight line distance from Balchik