What is the current water temperature in Sapporo?

Q: What is the current water temperature in Sapporo?

As of now, in Sapporo, the water temperature is 10.23°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 Sapporo

Detailed information about the current water temperature in Sapporo. 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.

50.4

°F

May 7, 06:49

Trend:

increasing

Yesterday:

49.4°F

Tomorrow:

51.5°F

Sunrise:

04:20

Sunset:

18:43

Day Length:

14 h. 23 min.

Sapporo in May

Minimum:

32.0°F

Average:

36.6°F

Maximum:

43.1°F

Sea water temperature in Sapporo today

As of now, in Sapporo, the water temperature is 50.4°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 3.7°F higher than the average recorded on this particular day in recent years. Since yesterday, there was a noticeable increase in temperature. This indicates a warming trend over the past day. According to the forecast, we expect the temperature to rise considerably.

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 is also close to the historical maximum temperature for this date. The maximum temperature recorded for this date was 50.2°F on 2019, while the historical minimum was 43.9°F on 2020.

latest data

last year

Observations from the last two weeks indicate that the water temperature was in proximity to the highest values recorded on those days in the past. The forecast for the upcoming week suggests a gradual increase. The average temperature is expected to rise up to 53.4°F, with minimum temperature starting at 51.5°F, while the maximum might reach 54.7°F.

Daily water temperature in Sapporo

Date	Current Year actual* / forecast**	last year	10 years average
Apr 23	46.1°F	38.2°F	41.4°F
Apr 24	47.9°F	41.6°F	42.7°F
Apr 25	47.2°F	44.8°F	42.7°F
Apr 26	47.4°F	45.1°F	43.0°F
Apr 27	47.0°F	46.5°F	43.0°F
Apr 28	47.9°F	47.0°F	43.3°F
Apr 29	47.2°F	46.1°F	43.1°F
Apr 30	47.7°F	47.1°F	43.8°F
May 1	48.3°F	47.3°F	44.6°F
May 2	50.0°F	47.6°F	44.9°F
May 3	50.4°F	48.3°F	45.3°F
May 4	50.6°F	47.1°F	45.2°F
May 5	49.6°F	48.3°F	45.2°F
May 6	49.4°F	48.6°F	45.8°F
May 7	50.4°F	49.0°F	46.8°F
May 8	51.5°F	49.5°F	47.9°F
May 9	52.4°F	51.3°F	48.8°F
May 10	52.9°F	51.9°F	49.2°F
May 11	53.7°F	52.4°F	50.1°F
May 12	54.3°F	52.7°F	50.7°F
May 13	54.4°F	51.2°F	50.8°F
May 14	54.7°F	51.3°F	51.0°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 Sapporo by month

In Sapporo, there are only 13 days through the year when the water is warm enough to be comfortable for swimming.

The warmest water in Sapporo was recorded on August 24, 2023, reaching a 81.8°F. While the coldest temperature occurred on January 1, 2020, dipping to 32.0°F. The average readings by season are 37.3°F in Winter, 42.2°F in Spring, 66.8°F in Summer, and 62.9°F in Autumn.