What is the current water temperature in Tórshavn?

Q: What is the current water temperature in Tórshavn?

As of now, in Tórshavn, the water temperature is 7.38°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 Tórshavn

Detailed information about the current water temperature in Tórshavn. 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.

45.3

°F

December 22, 05:21

Trend:

decreasing

Yesterday:

45.3°F

Tomorrow:

45.3°F

Sunrise:

09:52

Sunset:

15:00

Day Length:

5 h. 8 min.

Tórshavn in December

Minimum:

43.4°F

Average:

44.3°F

Maximum:

45.3°F

Sea water temperature in Tórshavn today

As of now, in Tórshavn, the water temperature is 45.3°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 0.2°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 reading indicates a minor change compared to the average water temperature of the last two weeks, but the overall trend remains steady. 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 46.6°F on 2016, while the historical minimum was 44.7°F on 2019.

latest data

last year

Over the last two weeks, the water temperature has stayed slightly lower than historical averages for those days. Over the next week, the forecast shows a steady trend, with temperatures staying close to the average of 45.0°F. Both minimum and maximum temperatures expected to be close to the average, offering a week of stable water conditions.

Daily water temperature in Tórshavn

Date	Current Year actual* / forecast**	last year	10 years average
Dec 8	45.9°F	46.0°F	46.2°F
Dec 9	45.4°F	45.9°F	46.2°F
Dec 10	45.3°F	45.8°F	46.1°F
Dec 11	45.0°F	45.6°F	45.9°F
Dec 12	45.3°F	45.9°F	45.9°F
Dec 13	45.5°F	45.5°F	45.9°F
Dec 14	45.8°F	45.8°F	45.9°F
Dec 15	45.7°F	45.6°F	45.9°F
Dec 16	45.5°F	45.6°F	45.8°F
Dec 17	45.4°F	45.7°F	45.7°F
Dec 18	45.4°F	45.8°F	45.7°F
Dec 19	45.2°F	45.7°F	45.6°F
Dec 20	45.4°F	45.8°F	45.7°F
Dec 21	45.3°F	45.4°F	45.5°F
Dec 22	45.3°F	45.1°F	45.5°F
Dec 23	45.3°F	44.9°F	45.5°F
Dec 24	45.1°F	44.8°F	45.4°F
Dec 25	45.1°F	44.9°F	45.3°F
Dec 26	45.0°F	45.0°F	45.2°F
Dec 27	44.9°F	44.7°F	45.1°F
Dec 28	44.9°F	44.7°F	45.1°F
Dec 29	44.9°F	44.4°F	45.1°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 Tórshavn by month

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

The warmest water in Tórshavn was recorded on July 27, 2014, reaching a 52.5°F. While the coldest temperature occurred on February 25, 2016, dipping to 41.6°F. The average readings by season are 44.4°F in Winter, 44.1°F in Spring, 49.2°F in Summer, and 49.4°F in Autumn.