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 8.52°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.

47.3

°F

May 18, 16:48

Trend:

stable

Yesterday:

47.4°F

Tomorrow:

47.4°F

Sunrise:

04:26

Sunset:

22:22

Day Length:

17 h. 56 min.

Tórshavn in May

Minimum:

43.7°F

Average:

44.7°F

Maximum:

45.7°F

Sea water temperature in Tórshavn today

As of now, in Tórshavn, the water temperature is 47.3°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 2.1°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 stay about the same.

Recent sea temperature and forecast

The water temperature today is above average for the last two weeks, showing a small increase in temperature. It is also close to the historical maximum temperature for this date. The maximum temperature recorded for this date was 46.6°F on 2024, while the historical minimum was 44.2°F on 2015.

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 47.7°F, with minimum temperature starting at 47.4°F, while the maximum might reach 48.1°F.

Daily water temperature in Tórshavn

Date	Current Year actual* / forecast**	last year	10 years average
May 4	46.0°F	45.8°F	44.7°F
May 5	46.3°F	45.9°F	44.8°F
May 6	46.2°F	45.9°F	44.9°F
May 7	46.1°F	45.4°F	44.7°F
May 8	46.1°F	45.4°F	44.9°F
May 9	46.7°F	45.7°F	45.0°F
May 10	46.4°F	45.7°F	44.7°F
May 11	46.5°F	45.8°F	44.9°F
May 12	46.4°F	45.7°F	44.7°F
May 13	46.4°F	46.1°F	45.1°F
May 14	47.0°F	46.0°F	45.1°F
May 15	47.1°F	45.5°F	45.2°F
May 16	47.2°F	46.4°F	45.2°F
May 17	47.4°F	46.5°F	45.4°F
May 18	47.3°F	46.6°F	45.3°F
May 19	47.4°F	46.5°F	45.3°F
May 20	47.5°F	46.4°F	45.5°F
May 21	47.5°F	46.1°F	45.4°F
May 22	47.7°F	46.3°F	45.6°F
May 23	47.8°F	46.3°F	45.7°F
May 24	48.1°F	47.0°F	46.0°F
May 25	48.1°F	46.7°F	46.0°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 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 August 24, 2015, reaching a 52.4°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, 49.1°F in Summer, and 49.3°F in Autumn.