What is the current water temperature in Kotka?

Q: What is the current water temperature in Kotka?

As of now, in Kotka, the water temperature is 8.37°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 Kotka

Detailed information about the current water temperature in Kotka. 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.

47.1

°F

May 19, 16:59

Trend:

increasing

Yesterday:

47.0°F

Tomorrow:

47.5°F

Sunrise:

04:20

Sunset:

21:58

Day Length:

17 h. 38 min.

Kotka in May

Minimum:

32.0°F

Average:

33.9°F

Maximum:

37.5°F

Sea water temperature in Kotka today

As of now, in Kotka, the water temperature is 47.1°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 0.5°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 rise a bit.

Recent sea temperature and forecast

Today's water temperature is notably higher than the average recorded over the past two weeks, indicating a significant warming trend. It also falls within the range of the average temperature recorded for this date, suggesting a consistent weather trend. The maximum temperature recorded for this date was 52.0°F on 2018, while the historical minimum was 43.1°F on 2022.

latest data

last year

Over the last two weeks, the water temperature has stayed slightly lower 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 49.2°F, with minimum temperature starting at 47.5°F, while the maximum might reach 51.0°F.

Daily water temperature in Kotka

Date	Current Year actual* / forecast**	last year	10 years average
May 5	42.4°F	38.1°F	40.7°F
May 6	40.4°F	38.3°F	41.1°F
May 7	40.4°F	38.6°F	41.1°F
May 8	40.1°F	38.1°F	41.5°F
May 9	40.9°F	39.5°F	42.2°F
May 10	41.3°F	39.2°F	42.7°F
May 11	41.6°F	41.0°F	43.0°F
May 12	41.9°F	43.2°F	43.3°F
May 13	42.4°F	44.5°F	43.8°F
May 14	42.9°F	45.0°F	44.3°F
May 15	40.6°F	42.6°F	43.7°F
May 16	43.0°F	42.4°F	44.4°F
May 17	44.2°F	42.5°F	45.1°F
May 18	47.0°F	44.6°F	46.1°F
May 19	47.1°F	45.7°F	46.6°F
May 20	47.5°F	47.0°F	47.0°F
May 21	47.8°F	48.3°F	47.3°F
May 22	48.4°F	47.1°F	47.9°F
May 23	49.5°F	49.8°F	49.0°F
May 24	50.1°F	49.9°F	49.6°F
May 25	50.4°F	51.5°F	49.9°F
May 26	51.0°F	52.7°F	50.5°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 Kotka by month

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

The warmest water in Kotka was recorded on July 16, 2021, reaching a 76.5°F. While the coldest temperature occurred on January 6, 2022, dipping to 32.0°F. The average readings by season are 34.1°F in Winter, 37.9°F in Spring, 61.1°F in Summer, and 50.7°F in Autumn.