Sea temperatures, water sports and vacation activities near Ornskoldsvik, Sweden

Water temperatures throughout the year and general information about Ornskoldsvik...

Ornskoldsvik is a coastal city in Sweden. It is a fairly dense city close to the ocean with a population of 27749 people. The water temperature around Ornskoldsvik changes significantly during the year. The temperature ranges from 0.7°C (33.2°F) in February up to 14.8°C (58.7°F) in the month of August, as illustrated below. The average water temperature throughout the year is 6°C (43°F) and the best time for water activities is late summer, since Ornskoldsvik is located in the northern hemisphere.
Hover over the bars to see temperature for each month in Celsius and Fahrenheit.

What is the current water temperature near Ornskoldsvik?

The current water temperature in the month of December near Ornskoldsvik is about:

Are there surf spots close by?

There are not many surf spots in proximity to Ornskoldsvik. A good spot nearby is Salusand, which is just 20.6km (32.6miles) away from Ornskoldsvik. Click here for directions and for more information on Salusand and its water temperature. Other good surfspots near Ornskoldsvik are Smitingen, which is ca 52.5km (32.6miles) away, and Yyteri, located 151km (93.8miles) from Ornskoldsvik.

Are there gorgeous beaches close by?

Not too many beaches are in proximity to Ornskoldsvik. The next good one is Kangasjärvi, which is more than 131.6km (81.7miles) away from Ornskoldsvik. If you don't mind the drive, you can also try Ruissalo, which is roughly 229.8km (142.7miles) away from Ornskoldsvik.

What kind of wetsuit thickness is needed for Ornskoldsvik?

The sea temperature around Ornskoldsvik is pretty cold, reaching up to 15°C (59°F) in the months of July, August, and September. During this time, in the late summer, a 3-4mm wetsuit is required to be able to stay in the water for more than half an hour, but some might even be fine with a good 2/3mm suit for surfing, swimming, snorkelling, or diving around Ornskoldsvik. However, during January, February, and March, sea temperatures cool down to 1°C (33°F). During this time, a 5-6mm drysuit with booties, hoddie and gloves is required to feel not too cold, but some might even be fine with a very high-quality 5/6mm wetsuit for very short periods of time . For very cold conditions and cold mornings/evenings, it might be recommended to carry a big supply of extra warm clothing and hot drinks.

How is the diving and fishing close to Ornskoldsvik?

Due to comparatively large temperature changes during the year, diving and fishing conditions vary a lot depending on the time of the year. The temperature ranges from 1 to 6°C (33-42°F) during January, February, and March. Pollock, Winter Flounder, and Atlantic Cod love this temperature range. The conditions typically change during July, August, and September when temperatures go up to 10 to 15°C (50-59°F). Fish which like to hang out in waters of this temperature range include: Atlantic Mackerel, Winter Flounder, and Tautog.

Directions to Ornskoldsvik: How do I get there?

Please follow the directions in the map below.

Some fun facts about Ornskoldsvik...

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